Detroit, Michigan

Internal Operations Standing Committee

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review several contract authorizations, including an $8,200,000 amendment to the GOAL Line Program and a $490,000 evaluation of assessment valuation compliance. It will also consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new mixed‑use apartment at 1728 Michigan Avenue and a draft ordinance amendment to standardize Community Advisory Council guidelines. Additional items include settlements of city lawsuits and various budget‑related resolutions.

• Contract No. 6001723-A5 – amendment increasing GOAL Line Program contract to $8,200,000
• Contract No. 6007829 – $490,000 for independent evaluation of assessment valuation compliance
• NEZ certificate application for new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue (Corktown)
• Draft ordinance amendment to add uniform operating guidelines for Community Advisory Councils
• Settlement of $3,500,000 to Quick Trans, LLC (lawsuit) and $24,900 to Chester Adams

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will conduct roll call, approve minutes, and hear a presentation on demolition overviews. A public hearing will consider an ordinance to amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code by removing adult‑business definitions. Unfinished business includes status reports on numerous emergency demolition contracts and other city projects.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 28 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, removing definitions for adult arcade, adult bookstore, adult video, adult cabaret, adult motion picture theater, nudity, semi‑nude, semi‑nude model studio, sexually‑oriented business, and specified anatomical areas.
• Contract No. 3090139 – Emergency commercial demolition of 20515 Mound (Inner City Contracting) – $30,300.00.
• Contract No. 3091703 – Emergency residential demolition of 3035 Hurlbut (DMC Consultants Inc.) – $32,319.00.
• Contract No. 6007893 – HRD CAYMC 9th floor renovation (DeAngelis Diamond Construction, LLC) – $780,000.00.
• Contract No. 6007211‑A1 – Amendment increasing funds for Community Violence Intervention services (Team Pursuit Global) – $1,400,000.00 increase, total $2,800,000.00.

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review unfinished business on DACC data‑improvement commitments and consider several new petitions and contract authorizations. Items include festival and parade permits, a Turnstile event at the Russell Industrial Center, a $700,000 increase for the Joe Louis Greenway project, and a $1,465,489.56 opioid settlement contract for an engagement center. The committee will also discuss a $500,000 grant application for the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund.

• Petition for Vanguard Hospitality Included Festival at 8324 Woodward Ave on Aug 16, 2026
• Petition for 36th Annual Mack Alive Parade at 3746 Fischer St on Aug 22, 2026
• Petition for "Turnstile" event at Russell Industrial Center parking lot, 1680 Clay St, Sep 11‑12, 2026
• Contract No. 6006866-A1: $700,000 increase for construction engineering and inspection services for the Joe Louis Greenway Project
• Contract No. 6007961: $1,465,489.56 opioid settlement funding for Engagement Center Operation

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the June 9, 2026 minutes (2‑0). It scheduled a follow‑up on Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell (3‑0). The committee voted to send three event petitions and three contract funding items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, each motion passing 3‑0. It also authorized a $500,000 grant application to the Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan (3‑0).

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled follow‑up on Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Vanguard Community Development Corp. festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Mack Alive Parade petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Pike Street Entertainment LLC "Turnstile" petition (3-0)
• Recommended $700,000 contract increase for Joe Louis Greenway project (3-0)
• Recommended $128,061 contract for Algonquin Goethe Park improvements (3-0)
• Authorized $500,000 grant application for Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trails Maintenance Fund (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution. This resolution was originally adopted by the Detroit City Council on July 25, 2017.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on several redevelopment projects, including an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Busy Bee Development on Gratiot Avenue and a Brownfield Plan for the same project. A commercial rehabilitation district will be considered for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC at 1500 Van Dyke. New business includes two $25,000,000 CDBG‑DR contracts for alley sewer repair projects and a Sixth General Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing to approve an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Busy Bee Development, LLC (1401‑1417 Gratiot Avenue)
• Public hearing to approve the Brownfield Plan for Busy Bee Redevelopment
• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC (1500 Van Dyke)
• Contract No. 6007918 – $25,000,000 CDBG‑DR funding for alley sewer repair at 7310 Woodward Avenue
• Sixth General Text Amendment to the 2019 Detroit Zoning Ordinance (extensive use and notice changes)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the July 9 minutes (3‑0). It then moved several redevelopment certificates, brownfield plans, a commercial rehabilitation district, and multiple contract proposals to a formal session, each by a 3‑0 vote. No final approvals were made during this meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 9, 2026 (3-0)
• Moved Busy Bee Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate to formal session (3-0)
• Held discussion on Michigan Taxing Jurisdictions Brownfield Plan (no motion) (3-0)
• Moved Brownfield Plan approval for Busy Bee to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2 to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Stockbridge Renaissance to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007918 (Alley Sewer Repair) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6005549 amendment for Master Plan update to formal session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments, including a $2,200,00.00 increase for the GOAL Line Program, raising the total contract to $8,200,000.00. It will also review a $225,000.00 printing contract, an $80,030.00 internal auditing contract, and an ordinance amendment that caps the Auditor General’s claim awards at $5,000. Additionally, the committee will discuss a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new single‑family house at 4128 Fourth Street.

• Contract No. 6001723-A5 – $2,200,00.00 increase, total $8,200,000.00 for GOAL Line Program services
• Contract No. 6007745 – $225,000.00 for printing, mailing, and data processing for Assessor’s notices
• Contract No. 6007928 – $80,030.00 for internal auditing services
• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General’s claim awards to $5,000
• NEZ certificate application for new single‑family house at 4128 Fourth Street

The committee approved an amendment to Contract 6001723, extending its term to September 28 2027 and increasing funding by $2,200,000. It also recommended approval of three additional contracts: printing services for the Assessor’s Office ($225,000), internal auditing services ($80,030), and a reprogramming amendment to the CDBG Annual Action Plan. All motions were adopted unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved amendment to Contract 6001723 – extension and $2.2 M increase (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007745 for printing, mailing, data processing ($225,000) (3‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007928 for internal auditing services ($80,030) (3‑0)
• Approved reprogramming amendment to CDBG Annual Action Plan (3‑0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 4128 Fourth Street (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY27 Budget Hearing Follow‑Up memorandum for Detroit Health Department (3‑0)
• Received and filed NEZ Fiscal Impact memorandum (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of July 8 2026 (2‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several high-value technology contracts and a series of legal settlement resolutions. The body will also conduct an interview regarding a reappointment to the Property Assessment Board of Review.

• Proposed $17,000,000 contract with Verizon Wireless for citywide cellular, data, and equipment
• Proposed $12,523,254.11 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for digital evidence management
• Proposed $4,000,000 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for wearable and in-car camera systems
• Settlement of $450,000 in Robert Gross v Brenda Weathington and City of Detroit
• Proposed $403,190.05 contract with Government Jobs.Com DBA NEOGOV for an applicant tracking system

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the July 8 minutes (2‑0). It sent the reappointment interview for the Property Assessment Board to a formal council session (2‑0). Several pending items were returned to the council, and four major procurement contracts—including a $12.5 M digital‑evidence system and a $4 M hardware package—were referred to the full council for formal consideration (each 3‑0).

• Approved July 8 minutes (2‑0)
• Moved interview on Ms. Dubose reappointment to formal session (2‑0)
• Brought back Denzel McCampbell memorandum after recess (2‑0)
• Received & filed Renata Miller memorandum (2‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007968 ($12,523,254.11 digital evidence solution) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007969 ($4,000,000 hardware package) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6006718 amendment ($600,000 network equipment increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007885 ($17,000,000 citywide cellular/data) to formal session (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several contract increases and new service agreements. The session includes discussions on housing ordinances, public safety infrastructure, and the appointment of a member to the Detroit Land Bank Authority.

• Proposed $5,800,000 settlement for lawsuit Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen
• Contract for HDR Michigan, Inc. for CLEAR Detroit project totaling $6,064,315.89
• Contract for SHAR Inc for Engagement Center Operation totaling $1,465,489.56
• Contract increase of $600,000 for Groundwork 0 for network and voice equipment
• NEZ certificate application for a new single-family house at 4128 Fourth Street

The council approved a $5.8 million settlement in the Aaron Salter v. Donald Olsen lawsuit with a 9‑0 vote. It also approved settlements in the Munoz, Gaston case (6‑3) and smaller settlements for Tajuanduval Miller ($32,000), Dedeyi Daoud ($5,000) and Robert McKinnie ($32,500), each with 9‑0 votes. Council members appointed JaVon Glenn to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, approved 9‑0 with a waiver.

• Approved $5.8M Aaron Salter settlement (9-0)
• Approved Munoz, Gaston settlement (6-3)
• Approved $32,000 Tajuanduval Miller settlement (9-0)
• Approved $5,000 Dedeyi Daoud settlement (9-0)
• Approved $32,500 Robert McKinnie settlement (9-0)
• Appointed JaVon Glenn to Detroit Land Bank Authority (9-0 with waiver)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend the Advertising and Signs Ordinance. The body is also reviewing multiple emergency demolition contracts and various memoranda regarding police oversight and public safety.

• Public hearing to include religious institutions in the definition of advertisement-sensitive properties
• Emergency commercial demolition of 11700 Livernois for $107,032.00
• Contract for Board of Police Commissioners court reporting and transcription services for $96,605.00
• Proposed Fire-EMS Cost Recovery Ordinance amendment to Chapter 18 of the Detroit City Code
• Emergency residential demolition contracts for properties including 3035 Hurlbut ($32,319.00) and 5978 Pennsylvania ($32,400.00)

The committee postponed a presentation on demolitions and moved various legislative matters to future meetings. Most discussed contracts for residential and commercial demolitions were brought back for review in one week.

• Postponed demolition overview presentation for 1 week (3-0)
• Amended ordinance regarding religious institutions as advertisement-sensitive properties (3-0)
• Sent sign ordinance to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Brought back Office of Neighborhood and Community Safety memorandum in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back ICE vehicular pursuit legal evaluation to September 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back fireworks curfew violations memorandum in 1 week (3-0)
• Brought back Board of Police Commissioners oversight memorandum to September 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back Board of Police Commissioners oversight legislative options in 2 weeks (3-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing to discuss amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution. This resolution was originally adopted by the Detroit City Council on July 25, 2017.

• Public hearing for amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several petitions for public festivals and concerts. The body is also reviewing contract authorizations for waste oil removal, homeless services, and food access programs.

• Petition for 'Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival' at 4440 Russell St.
• Petition for 'Concert of Colors' at Detroit Institute of Arts
• Contract increase of $550,000 for Detroit Economic Growth Association for Senior Food Access Program
• Contract for $150,000 with GFL Environmental USA Inc. for waste oil removal
• Contract for $529,403 with Neighborhood Services Organization for nighttime family outreach

The committee recommended approval for multiple community event petitions and various city service contracts. These items were referred to the Formal Session/New Business for final consideration.

• Recommended approval of Mother of Divine Mercy Parish pierogi festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of LA28 Relay contract resolution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Chinatown Redevelopment Corporation block party petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Majestic Theatre outdoor concert petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Detroit Institute of Arts 'Concert of Colors' petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Lager House LLC festival petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Council Member Mary Waters senior event petition (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $550,000 increase for Expanded Senior Food Access Program (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two obsolete property rehabilitation districts and two rezoning requests. It will also consider several contracts, including a $33 million amendment for public housing rehabilitation, a $1 million renewal for opioid intervention counseling, and four new community land trust planning contracts totaling over $930,000. Additionally, the committee will review the sale of 16 city-owned homes for $180,000 and a progress report on the Fitzgerald Revitalization Project.

• Public hearing to establish obsolete property rehabilitation district for 8547 W Vernor LLC (8547 Vernor, Detroit)
• Public hearing to rezone 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield Ave from R3 to B4
• Contract No. 6007459-A1: $2,000,000 increase (new total $33,000,000) for Detroit Housing Commission to oversee public housing rehabilitation
• Four community land trust planning contracts: Genesis Harbor ($206,360), Detroit Cultivator CLT ($302,780), Liv6 Detroit ($200,000), North Corktown Neighborhood Association ($222,000)
• Sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $180,000

The committee recommended several property rehabilitation districts and various community land trust contracts for formal session approval. Several zoning amendments and unfinished business items were continued or brought back for future meetings.

• Recommended 8547 W Vernor LLC obsolete property rehabilitation district (2-0)
• Recommended Landy Land, LLC obsolete property rehabilitation district (2-0)
• Continued zoning hearing for Conner Street properties to 7/23/26 (2-0)
• Continued zoning hearing for Temple Street and Trumbull Avenue parcels to 7/23/26 (2-0)
• Brought back SB 1053 resolution request for one week (2-0)
• Brought back residential home sale of $180,000.00 for two weeks (2-0)
• Brought back Detroit Land Bank Authority property transfer for two weeks (2-0)
• Recommended drug use intervention counseling contract renewal (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee will continue discussion on FY27 budget questions for the Mayor's Office and follow-up on the Detroit Health Department budget hearing. New items include a performance audit of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners and a request for a fiscal analysis of property tax reductions.

• Status of FY27 Mayor's Office Budget Questions (brought back from 07/01/26)
• FY27 Budget Hearing Follow-Up – Detroit Health Department
• Performance Audit of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (June 2026)
• Request for Fiscal Analysis of Proposed Resolution Concerning Property Tax Reductions

The committee tabled all agenda items for future review rather than approving or denying them. Members directed staff to return with updates on FY27 budget questions, a health department follow-up, a police board performance audit, and a property tax reduction analysis within one to three weeks. Residents will receive updated information on city spending, public safety oversight, and potential tax changes before any final action is taken.

• Approved July 1 minutes (3-0)
• Tabled FY27 mayor's office budget questions for two weeks (3-0)
• Tabled health department budget follow-up for one week (3-0)
• Tabled Detroit Board of Police Commissioners audit report for three weeks (3-0)
• Tabled property tax reduction fiscal analysis for two weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review contracts for digital evidence management and police camera systems, as well as legal settlements totaling over $12 million. The body will also consider a salary adjustment for the Deputy City Clerk and a proposal to create a City Council media services division.

• Contract for digital evidence management: $12,215,889
• Contract for wearable camera systems: $4,000,000
• Legal settlement: Aaron Salter v. Donald Olsen ($5,800,000)
• Legal settlement: Shaquita Danielle Mack Lewis v. Brent Michael Suhr ($140,000)
• Deputy City Clerk salary adjustment: $89,700 - $134,600

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to forward major body-camera technology contracts and several police and transportation lawsuit settlements to the full City Council for final approval. The committee also advanced appointments to city boards, adjusted a municipal pay scale, and modified retirement system rules. Administrative reports on council media services and advisory councils were tabled or filed. These actions move funding commitments and legal resolutions to the next legislative step.

• Recommended council approve Gary Ringer appointment to City Planning Commission (3-0)
• Recommended council approve JaVon Glenn appointment to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Tabled $12,523,254.11 digital evidence management contract for one week (3-0)
• Tabled $4,000,000.00 camera hardware and software contract for one week (3-0)
• Recommended council approve $5,800,000 Salter v. Olsen settlement (2-0)
• Recommended approval of four additional settlements totaling $209,500 (2-0)
• Recommended council approve Deputy City Clerk pay range of $89,700–$134,600 (2-0)
• Recommended council approve changes to Police and Fire Retirement System rules (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider several financial and operational items, including a $12,215,889 contract with Motorola Solutions for a digital evidence management system for body‑worn and in‑car cameras. It will also review multiple lawsuit settlements, a salary range adjustment for the Deputy City Clerk, and a petition to hold a community festival in August. Additional items include contract amendments for senior food access, waste‑oil removal, and shelter‑bed capacity expansions.

• Approve Contract No. 6007968 – $12,215,889 for a digital evidence management solution (Motorola Solutions) for body‑worn and in‑car cameras
• Approve Contract No. 6007969 – $4,000,000 for hardware including wearable camera systems, in‑car video systems, and software licensing (Motorola Solutions)
• Settlement of Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen – $5,800,000 payment to the City of Detroit
• Adjust Deputy City Clerk salary range to $89,700 – $134,600 for FY 26‑27
• Approve petition for the “Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival” at 4440 Russell St., Aug 7‑9, 2026

The City Council held a formal session where various items were referred to specific standing committees for further review. These referrals include police equipment contracts, legal settlements, and community service funding.

• Referred fiscal analysis of property tax reductions to Budget, Finance and Audit SC (6-0)
• Referred $12,215,889 Motorola digital evidence contract to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $4,000,000 Motorola hardware contract to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $5,800,000 Salter settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $32,000 Miller settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $5,000 Daoud settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred $32,500 McKinnie settlement to Internal Operations SC (6-0)
• Referred Deputy City Clerk pay range amendment to Internal Operations SC (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review a series of contracts for demolition, utilities, and police services, along with reports on fire recruitment and emergency medical service costs.

• Contract for emergency residential demolition at 3035 Hurlbut ($32,319)
• Contract for medical services at Detroit Detention Center ($7,044,420)
• Contract for specialty police uniforms ($275,324)
• Contract for recycling education and outreach ($225,000)
• Proposed ordinance to amend healthcare facility offense zones

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the June 29 minutes and moved three contracts regarding vactor services and utility locating to formal session. Several other items, including demolition contracts and police service renewals, were tabled or moved to new business.

• Approved June 29, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Moved $135,800 PowerVac of Michigan vactor services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $135,800 Benkari Mechanical LLC vactor services contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $3.968M USIC Locating Services LLC utility marking contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $275,324.40 Allie Brothers Uniforms police contract to formal session (2-1)
• Received and filed reports on vandalized fire hydrants, Flock Safety, and ARPA health funds (3-0)
• Tabled emergency demolition contracts for 3035 Hurlbut and 14566 Trinity for one week (3-0)
• Removed duplicate PowerVac of Michigan contract from agenda (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a public hearing request for residential parking zones on Second Street and Peterboro Street, review a petition to hold Monroe Street weekend events in Greektown, and evaluate several event permits and two park‑improvement contracts, including a $2.5 million project at Cass Park.

• Public hearing request for Residential Parking Permit Area on Second Street and Peterboro Street
• Petition to hold “Monroe Street Weekends” July 10 2026 – Oct 3 2026 in Greektown
• Contract No. 6007827: $2,500,000 Cass Park improvements (tree removal, lighting, walkways, playground)
• Contract No. 6007907: $100,000 Farwell Park improvements
• Petition for “Party at the Polls” event July 25 2026 at City of Detroit Department of Elections

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee met on July 2, 2026, and approved the June 25, 2026 minutes. All other agenda items — including a residential parking permit resolution, six special-event petitions, two park improvement contracts totaling $2.6 million, and a data improvement review — were moved to the full City Council agenda or scheduled for future discussion. No final approvals, denials, or tabling votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved minutes of June 25, 2026 (3-0)
• Moved residential parking permit hearing resolution to new business (3-0)
• Moved six event permit petitions (Monroe St Weekends, Party at the Polls, Race for the Cure, Free Press Marathon, Boston-Edison 5K, Dally in the Alley) to new business (3-0 each)
• Moved Cass Park improvement contract ($2,500,000) to new business (3-0)
• Moved Farwell Park improvement contract ($100,000) to new business (3-0)
• Moved DACC data improvement review to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is holding public hearings on obsolete property rehabilitation certificates and a brownfield plan for the Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment at 590 East Jefferson, and discussing a brownfield plan for the same project. The committee also considers property sales at 10800 W. Chicago ($15,000) and 13100/13116 Kercheval ($13,550), property transfers from the Detroit Land Bank Authority, a contract extension for residential redevelopment in North Cork Town, and a contract for window A/C unit installation ($378,050).

• Public hearings for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificates for 16215 E. Warren Ave. and 590 East Jefferson (Stockbridge Renaissance)
• Discussion and public hearing on the Brownfield Plan for Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment
• Property sale of 10800 W. Chicago to 3M Real Estate LLC for $15,000
• Property sale of 13100 & 13116 Kercheval to C.C.D Construction LLC for $13,550
• Contract amendment (No. 6005921-A2) extending timeline for residential redevelopment of vacant parcels in North Cork Town neighborhood ($1,000,000 total)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee reviewed property sales, redevelopment certificates, and housing contracts that affect local property transfers, housing redevelopment timelines, and city service contracts. Members voted to send multiple items to the full City Council for final approval, deferred several redevelopment and service requests for follow-up, and filed a planning commission report.

• Recommended property sale at 10800 W. Chicago to 3M Real Estate for $15,000 to full council (3-0)
• Recommended property sale at 13100 & 13116 Kercheval to C.C.D Construction for $13,550 to full council (3-0)
• Deferred Stockbridge Renaissance redevelopment certificate and brownfield plan for two weeks (3-0)
• Recommended contract extension for North Cork Town housing redevelopment to full council (3-0)
• Recommended $378,050 window and A/C installation contract to full council (3-0)
• Deferred follow-up on Detroit Land Bank Authority development activities for two weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed planning commission report on exterior alterations to 2 Woodward Avenue (3-0)
• Deferred resolution supporting SB 1053 for one week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a contract amendment that adds $3,307,450 to the online, IVR and kiosk bill‑payment system contract with Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. It will also review a FY 2026‑27 budget amendment for HUD‑funded CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME and HOPWA programs, a substitute resolution proposing property‑tax‑rate reductions, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 105 Delaware Avenue. Additional memoranda on FY27 mayor’s budget questions, road funding under revised marijuana tax projections, and health department budget follow‑up will be discussed.

• Contract No. 6005561‑A1 – $3,307,450 increase for online, IVR and kiosk bill‑payment system (Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc.)
• FY 2026‑27 budget amendment to CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME & HOPWA reflecting actual HUD allocations
• Substitute resolution concerning property‑tax‑rate reductions (requested by Council Member Angela Whitfield‑Calloway)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for rehabilitation of a single‑family house at 105 Delaware Avenue in the Woodward Seward area
• Memorandum requesting information on FY27 road funding under revised marijuana tax projections

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $3.3 million contract increase for Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. for online, IVR and kiosk bill payments. The committee also recommended approval of the FY26-27 budget amendment for CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA allocations, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a single-family house at 105 Delaware Avenue. Other items were tabled for further analysis or future meetings.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (2-0, CM Waters absent initially)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6005561-A1 extension and $3,307,450 increase for bill payment system (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of FY26-27 budget amendment for CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME, HOPWA (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 105 Delaware Avenue (motion to send to formal session, 3-0)
• Requested LPD analysis on substitute resolution concerning property tax rate reductions; tabled for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on FY27 Mayor's Office budget questions for 1 week (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on NEZ fiscal impact for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on FY27 road funding under revised marijuana tax projections for 2 weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The committee is discussing several legal settlements and contract renewals. The body is also reviewing a labor agreement for Teamsters Local 214 and an increase in a state grant for indigent defense.

• Settlement of $115,000 for Katherine Williams v Anthony Hunter and City of Detroit
• Settlement of $75,000 for Shane Michael Radden v City of Detroit
• Contract for Investigative Case Management Software with Wingswept, LLC for $1,000,000
• Renewal of Tow Management Services with Professional Account Management, LLC for $455,000
• Increase of $437,444.31 for the FY 2026 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval of a $1 million contract for investigative case management software from Wingswept LLC, sent multiple lawsuit settlements (totaling over $290,000) to formal session with a recommendation to approve, and approved a $437,444 grant increase for indigent defense. Several items were deferred or tabled for further review, including rules for Community Advisory Councils and employee pay increase questions. The committee also approved the city council recess schedule from July 29 to August 31, 2026.

• Approved $1M contract with Wingswept for investigative case management software (3-0)
• Approved $115,000 settlement for Katherine Williams lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement for Shane Michael Radden lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $437,444 increase for Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (3-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement for Level 1 Physical Therapy lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $27,500 settlement for Iesha Jones lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 settlement for Clara Offord lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved city council recess from July 29 to August 31, 2026 (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider budget transfers for a deficit-free year-end close, a property tax rate reduction resolution, and a $1.5 million contract renewal for underground utility locating services. The meeting also includes reports on school closings and dangerous buildings.

• Contract 6005339-A2 renewal for underground utilities locating ($3.9M total)
• Corrective Resolution for 2300 Gratiot property legal description
• Substitute Resolution concerning property tax rate reductions
• Contract 6007666 for MRO and safety supplies ($6.75M)
• Contract 6007665 for MRO and safety supplies ($6M)

Detroit City Council approved the journal of the June 16, 2026 session and postponed three maintenance, repair, and operations supply contracts (Grainger, MSC Industrial Supply, Fastenal) for one week after they were reported out of committee without recommendation. Council also referred numerous items to standing committees, including a neighborhood enterprise zone certificate, property tax rate reduction resolution, budget modifications, and a legal settlement.

• Approved journal of June 16, 2026 session (8-0)
• Postponed $6.75M MRO contract with Grainger for one week (8-0)
• Postponed $6M MRO contract with MSC Industrial Supply for one week (8-0)
• Postponed $2M MRO contract with Fastenal for one week (8-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 105 Delaware Ave to committee (8-0)
• Referred property tax rate reduction resolution to committee (8-0)
• Referred budget modification for Dining With Confidence program to committee (8-0)
• Referred settlement in Munoz v. City of Detroit lawsuit to committee (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss unfinished business including a proposed ordinance requiring pre-sale inspections of one- and two-family dwellings. The committee will also consider multiple contract approvals, including a $46.9 million amendment for water system repairs and a $7 million renewal for medical services at the detention center. Other items include proposals for a bubble zone around health clinics, an ordinance addressing federal overreach, and acceptance of grants for public health preparedness and transportation improvements.

• Proposed ordinance to require pre-sale inspection for one- and two-family dwellings (5.5)
• Amendment to water/sewer restoration contract for $46.9 million (6.8)
• Renewal of medical services contract at Detroit Detention Center for $7 million (6.5)
• Acceptance of $3.99 million state grant for Virginia Park Street transportation project (6.14)
• Application for $2.2 million Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant from DOJ (6.12)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted to send several contracts to the full City Council with recommendations to approve, including a $7 million amendment for hard surface restoration repairs and a $1.8 million HVAC contract for DDOT facilities. The committee also received and filed dangerous buildings demolition orders from June 2023 and concurred with a deferral for property at 17957 Goddard. Many other items were brought back for further review in one or two weeks.

• Received and filed dangerous buildings findings and orders from June 9, 2023 (3-0)
• Concurred with departmental findings to defer enforcement at 17957 Goddard (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007830 ($1.8M HVAC for DDOT) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004444-A4 ($7M increase for hard surface restoration) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007791 ($360K bus wrap repair) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007873 ($421K concrete work for bus shelters) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $128,870 in PHEP/CRI grant increases to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $50,000 Occupy Summer donation from Ally Charitable Foundation to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a request to establish residential parking zones and a petition for street events in Greektown. The body is also considering the acceptance of a non-cash donation for park improvements.

• Proposed public hearing for Residential Parking Zones on Second Street and Peterboro Street
• Petition for 'Monroe Street Weekends' events on Monroe Street between Beaubien and St. Antoine
• Proposed $300,000.00 non-cash donation from Canfield Consortium for an elevated walkway, trees, and outdoor classroom in Brewer Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send a recommendation to accept a $300,000 donation from the Canfield Consortium for an elevated walkway and outdoor classroom in Brewer Park to the full council. The committee also tabled two items: a resolution to set a public hearing for residential parking zones on Second and Peterboro Streets, and a petition for Greektown's Monroe Street Weekends, both to be brought back in one week.

• Approved sending donation acceptance for Brewer Park walkway to Formal Session (3-0)
• Tabled Residential Parking Permit Area public hearing for Second and Peterboro Streets (brought back 1 week) (3-0)
• Tabled Greektown Monroe Street Weekends petition (brought back 1 week) (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings, including a proposal to rezone large industrial areas near Glendale and Fullerton from M3/M4 to M2 Restricted Industrial. The committee also reviews unfinished business on nuisance abatement policy, property sales, and brownfield approvals, and considers new contracts including a $2.5 million increase for the Motor City Match program.

• Public hearing to rezone properties bounded by Glendale, Memorial, Fullerton, and Southfield Service Drive from M3/M4 to M2 Restricted Industrial
• Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts for 16215 E. Warren Ave (ADH Property 7 LLC) and 1401 Gratiot Ave (Busy Bee Development LLC)
• Contract increase of $2,500,000 for Motor City Match program (total $8,000,000)
• Property sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments for $180,000
• Proposed development at Butzel Family Recreation Center analysis requested by Council Member Miller

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved sending five items to the formal City Council session, including three requests to establish Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts and one zoning map amendment. The committee also approved four contracts for housing and stormwater projects.

• Approved sending 3 Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Districts to City Council (2-0)
• Approved sending zoning map amendment to City Council (3-0)
• Approved sending 4 contracts to City Council (3-0)
• Approved sending 2 items to City Council without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved sending 2 items to City Council to be brought back in 1-2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Approved sending 1 item to City Council to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several personnel appointments for various city commissions. The committee is also considering contract increases for translation services, printing equipment, and legal settlements.

• Re-appointment of Josh Mack and Marloshawn Franklin to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Community Advisory Committee
• Appointment of Ashley Jordan to the City Planning Commission
• Implementation of 2026-2030 labor agreement for Detroit Civilian Crossing Guards
• $410,000 increase for Language Lines Services, Inc. translation services
• $3,000,000 increase for Marco Technologies, LLC managed print services

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved sending multiple appointments to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to the formal session. The committee also approved sending contracts for translation services and printer equipment to the full council. No substantive decisions were made on the pending items.

• Approved sending Josh Mack to DBRA-CAC (2-0)
• Approved sending Marloshawn Franklin to DBRA-CAC (2-0)
• Approved sending Ashley Jordan to City Planning Commission (3-0)
• Approved sending Erica Hill to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Approved sending Krysta Pate to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Approved sending Ja'Von F. Glenn to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Approved sending Princess Brown to Tenant's Rights Commission (3-0)
• Approved sending $410,000 translation services contract to formal session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review three city‑wide contracts for maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) and safety supplies totaling $14,750,000. It will also consider resolutions to reprogram American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds of $2.1 million for the Lee Plaza project and $900,000 for another purpose. Additionally, the committee will evaluate a resolution for FY 2025‑2026 year‑end budget transfers.

• Contract No. 6007664 – Fastenal Company – $2,000,000 for city‑wide MRO and safety items (5‑year term)
• Contract No. 6007665 – MSC Industrial Supply Co – $6,000,000 for city‑wide MRO and safety items (5‑year term)
• Contract No. 6007666 – Grainger – $6,750,000 for city‑wide MRO and safety items (5‑year term)
• ARPA resolution to reprogram $2.1 million for the Lee Plaza project
• ARPA resolution to reprogram $900,000 and FY 2025‑2026 year‑end budget transfer resolution

The committee voted to send three MRO and safety supply contracts to the Formal Session without recommendations to approve. It also advanced budget transfers for ARPA funds and FY 2025-2026 year-end close amendments with recommendations for approval.

• Sent $2M Fastenal Company MRO contract to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent $6M MSC Industrial Supply Co MRO contract to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent $6.75M Grainger MRO contract to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Tabled FY27 Budget Hearing Follow Up for Detroit Health Department for one week (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on property tax rate reductions (3-0)
• Sent ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Budget Transfers to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Budget Transfers to Formal Session with recommendation (3-0)
• Sent FY 2025-2026 Year-End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments to Formal Session with recommendation (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will reconsider previously adopted American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) budget transfers, with all funds required to be expended by December 31, 2026. The council also will vote on several contract amendments and settlements, including a $3 million increase for city-wide printer and copier services, a $2.5 million increase for the Motor City Match program, and a police public safety update from Chief Todd Bettison. Additionally, multiple property transfers from the Detroit Land Bank Authority to the city are proposed.

• Reconsideration of ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Budget Transfers (total $826.7 million)
• Contract amendment for print services: $3,000,000 increase (Marco Technologies, total $8,000,000)
• Motor City Match program contract amendment: $2,500,000 increase (total $8,000,000)
• Settlement in Level 1 Physical Therapy v. City of Detroit: $45,000
• Petition to hold 'Monroe Street Weekends' in Greektown (July 10 – Oct 3, 2026)

The Detroit City Council held a formal session but made no substantive final decisions. All agenda items were referred to standing committees, including contract amendments, lawsuit settlements, event permits, property transfers, and a historic district petition. Two reconsideration items related to ARPA fund transfers were withdrawn from the agenda by the council member who filed them.

• Withdrawn reconsideration of ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds Budget Transfers (4.1 and 4.2, votes 8-0)
• Referred interpretation services contract amendment to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred managed print services contract amendment to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred lawsuit settlements totaling $52,000 to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred 'Monroe Street Weekends' event petition to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (8-0)
• Referred $300,000 donation for Brewer Park elevated walkway to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (8-0)
• Referred several property transfers between city and Detroit Land Bank Authority to Planning and Economic Development Committee (8-0)
• Referred petition to study Gigi's as local historic district to Planning and Economic Development Committee (8-0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council will consider amending two contracts for solar photovoltaic energy development on city property, including a 35-year agreement for the Houston Whittier neighborhood.

• Contract 6006943-A1: Amend Lightstar Phase 2 solar terms for Houston Whittier, 35-year term, $285/MWh rate
• Contract 6006343-A1: Amend Lightstar Phase 1 solar terms for State Fair and Gratiot/Findlay, 35-year term, $260-$240/MWh rates
• Council President Tate to receive responses regarding the solar projects
• Public comment period scheduled for 3:00 P.M.
• Meeting held at 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

The City Council approved the Lightstar Phase 2 solar photovoltaic contract with a 6‑0 vote, despite three members opposing. It also approved the Lightstar Phase 1 solar contract, again by a 6‑0 vote with the same three members opposing. Additionally, the council voted 9‑0 to receive and file the law department’s responses to Council President James Tate’s questions.

• Approved Lightstar Phase 2 solar contract (6-0)
• Approved Lightstar Phase 1 solar contract (6-0)
• Received and filed law department responses to Council President Tate's questions (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review emergency demolition contracts, including residential and commercial properties, and consider funding for specialized police equipment and a gunshot detection system. The meeting also includes reports on blight removal and public safety technology.

• Emergency demolition contracts for 5916 Fischer, 6134 Linwood, and 1554 Edsel (total $51,850)
• Gunshot detection system contract extension with Soundthinking for $2,058,778
• Police specialty uniforms contract with Allie Brothers Uniforms for $275,324.40
• Emergency procurement of supplemental ambulance services
• Emergency demolition of 7200 East Jefferson for $43,569

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted unanimously to recommend denying a $2.06 million amendment to extend Soundthinking Inc.'s gunshot detection contract. The committee also recommended approval of multiple emergency demolition contracts and a traffic speed cushion contract. Several other items were postponed or received and filed.

• Recommended to deny $2,058,778 extension for Soundthinking gunshot detection service (3-0)
• Recommended to approve $79,280 contract with Traffic Logix for speed cushions (3-0)
• Recommended to approve $18,000 emergency residential demolition at 5916 Fischer (3-0)
• Recommended to approve $16,000 emergency residential demolition at 6134 Linwood (3-0)
• Recommended to approve $17,850 emergency commercial demolition at 1554 Edsel (3-0)
• Recommended to approve $3,500,000 amendment for environmental due diligence with Mannik & Smith Group (3-0)
• Received and filed dangerous buildings findings for May 22, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back Corktown Development encroachment petition to be determined (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review new business items, including a $1,060,000 summer discovery grant, a park management agreement for McCabe Park, and a request to schedule a public hearing for a residential parking zone on Second and Peterboro streets. The committee will also consider petitions for three community events and a $75,000 contract for summer camp youth programming.

• Acceptance of the FY 2026 Summer Discovery Grant for $1,060,000 from the United Way for Southeastern Michigan
• Operation and Management Agreement for McCabe Park (9995 Petoskey) with West Side Cubs through June 30, 2054
• Contract 6007964 awarding $75,000 to Word In Action for City of Detroit Summer Camp 2026 youth programming
• Request to schedule a public hearing for a Residential Parking Permit Area on Second Street and Peterboro Street
• Petitions for the Hoopfest NW Cares event (1941 Ferry Park), United African Community Organization picnic (Rouge Park), and Heart Diggity Dog 5k (313 Mack Ave)

The committee recommended several items for approval at the formal session, including three community event petitions, a youth programming contract, a $1.06M grant, and a park management agreement. A request for a residential parking permit public hearing was tabled for one week.

• Approved June 11, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Removed petition of Derrick Murray from agenda (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NW Goldberg Cares 'HOOPFEST' at Ferry Park (3-0)
• Recommended approval of UACO 'African Cultural July 4 Picnic' at Rouge Park (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Detroit Public Safety Foundation 'Heart Diggity Dog 5k' (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $75,000 Word In Action youth programming contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval to accept $1,060,000 FY 2026 Summer Discovery Grant (3-0)
• Recommended approval of McCabe Park management agreement with West Side Cubs (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning map revisions for Telegraph and Woodbine and the creation of a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone. The committee will also consider approving several city contracts for housing, workforce development, and homeless services.

• Public hearing on zoning map changes for Telegraph and Woodbine
• Public hearing on Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 590 East Jefferson
• Contract for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation: $2,091,489
• Contract for Cass Community Social Services: $6,000,000
• Contract for Detroit Building Authority: $14,220,000

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee sent 10 contracts to the Formal Session for approval, including a $1.47 million extension for Detroit Building Authority property management services and a $6 million contract for drop-in shelters. The committee also advanced zoning changes for several properties on Telegraph and Woodbine and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request to the Formal Session.

• Approved zoning map changes for properties on Telegraph and Woodbine (2-0)
• Advanced Stockbridge Renaissance Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request (2-0)
• Approved Commercial Redevelopment District for Fort Shelby Hotel (2-0)
• Sent 10 contracts to Formal Session for approval (2-0 each)
• Sent contract extension for Detroit Building Authority property management ($1.47M) to Formal Session (2-0)
• Sent contract for Cass Community Social Services drop-in shelters ($6M) to Formal Session (2-0)
• Sent contract for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation economic development services ($2.14M) to Formal Session (2-0)
• Sent contract for Detroit Employment Solutions youth wages ($1.5M) to Formal Session (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee reviewed multiple items, including appointments to various city authorities and commissions. It considered two lawsuit settlements, paying $19,500 to Danyale Hardin and $45,000 to Ernie Richardson. The committee also examined a contract for disposal of obsolete IT assets with a total amount of $0.00. Additional items included labor agreement implementations, a HOPE policy amendment, and a proposed crypto‑ATM ordinance.

• Settlement of Danyale Hardin lawsuit – $19,500 payment
• Settlement of Ernie Richardson lawsuit – $45,000 payment
• Contract No. 6007238‑R for disposal of obsolete IT assets – $0.00 total
• Implementation of 2024‑2027 Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local 214
• Amendment to 2025‑2026 HOPE (Homeowner Property Exemption) guidelines

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for two lawsuit settlements totaling $64,500 and a labor agreement with Teamsters Local 214. The committee also recommended approving the re-appointment of Rico Razo and an IT asset disposal contract. Several other appointments and reports were tabled or sent back for further review.

• Recommended approval of $19,500 settlement for Danyale Hardin v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $45,000 settlement for Ernie Richardson v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of 2024-2027 Labor Agreement with Teamsters Local 214 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Rico Razo's re-appointment to W Vernor & Springwells BID (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Katherine Richardson's appointment to Tenants Rights Commission (3-0)
• Recommended approval of IT asset disposal contract with Re-Source Partners (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amendments to 2025 and 2026 HOPE Policy and Guidelines (3-0)
• Tabled re-appointments of David Bonner and George Etheridge for legal review (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider three contracts for MRO and safety supplies totaling $14.75 million and review monthly financial reports. The body will also discuss a proposed ordinance to limit the Auditor General's claim authority and a resolution promoting property tax reduction.

• Contract for MRO and safety supplies: $2,000,000 (Fastenal Company)
• Contract for MRO and safety supplies: $6,000,000 (MSC Industrial Supply Co)
• Contract for MRO and safety supplies: $6,750,000 (Grainger)
• Proposed ordinance to limit Auditor General's claim awards to $5,000
• Resolution promoting property tax reduction

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met on June 17, 2026, but took no final votes on major contracts or ordinances. All agenda items were either received and filed (reports on solar neighborhoods, financial report, ARPA programs) or brought back for further review in one to two weeks. Motions passed unanimously 3-0 where recorded.

• Approved minutes of June 10, 2026 (2-0)
• Brought back three MRO safety supply contracts (Fastenal, MSC, Grainger) in 1 week (3-0 each)
• Received and filed memorandum on DIA budget follow-up (3-0)
• Received and filed FY27 Health Department budget questions (3-0)
• Brought back claims ordinance amendment in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal impact report on Solar Neighborhoods Phase 2 (3-0)
• Received and filed financial report for 10 months ended April 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back resolution promoting property tax reduction in 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several financial matters including ARPA fund transfers and property tax reduction resolutions. The session also includes discussions on a new Teamsters supervisory labor agreement and various neighborhood petitions.

• Solar Neighborhoods Project Phase 2 fiscal impact report
• American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fiscal recovery funds budget transfers
• Resolution promoting property tax reduction via millage reduction
• 2024-2027 Labor Agreement between City of Detroit and Teamsters Local 214
• Hoopfest NW Cares petition for July 17-19 at 1941 Ferry Park

The Detroit City Council approved two substantive items. First, the council voted 3-2 to approve American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery Funds budget transfers, with members Johnson and McCampbell opposing. Second, the council unanimously approved 7-0 seven Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new single-family houses at specified addresses in East Village. All other agenda items were referred to standing committees without final action.

• Approved ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds budget transfers (3-2)
• Approved seven NEZ certificates for new houses at 1577/1583 Belvidere and 1515/1516/1522/1748/1803 Holcomb Ave (7-0)
• Approved journal of June 2, 2026 session (7-0) — procedural

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on an emergency ordinance that would establish a superseding curfew for minors in specific areas during the Detroit Annual Fireworks Display on June 22, 2026. The committee will also review several contracts, including a five-year renewal for security supplies and amendments to solar energy and sewer improvement projects.

• Public hearing on emergency curfew ordinance for June 22 fireworks display
• Contract 6006489-A3: $682,300 for furniture design at 1800 Oakman Boulevard
• Contract 6007861: $28,792,425 for sewer inspection and rehabilitation
• Contract 6007810: $12,675,042 for water system improvements in Palmer Park
• Contract 6006943-A1: $56,245,185.30 for Security Supply Schedule 5-year renewal

The committee approved the June 8, 2026 minutes. It voted to move the proposed emergency curfew ordinance for minors to new business without a recommendation. Several pending items were received and filed, and a storm‑drain encroachment petition was removed from the agenda. Additional contract and ordinance items were referred for further action.

• Approved June 8, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Moved emergency curfew ordinance to new business without recommendation (2-0)
• Received & filed donation resolution for Detroit Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Summit (2-0)
• Received & filed EMS service charges memorandum (2-0)
• Removed storm drain encroachment petition from agenda (2-0)
• Moved Oakman Building furniture contract extension to formal session (2-0)
• Moved sewer rehabilitation contract to new business (2-0)
• Referred fire‑prevention cost‑recovery ordinance to Law Department, to return in 3 weeks (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review proposed zoning changes for Rutland Avenue, a public hearing for a Commercial Redevelopment District at the Fort Shelby Hotel, and a public hearing on rental application fees. The agenda also includes approving a contract extension for emergency shelter services and recertifying liquor licenses for a redevelopment project area.

• Public hearing to amend zoning for 8045 and 8255 Rutland Avenue
• Public hearing to establish Commercial Redevelopment District at 525 West Lafayette Boulevard
• Public hearing on ordinance to ban pre-tenancy fees for rental properties
• Contract extension for Cass Community Social Services emergency shelter ($473,064.05 total)
• Approval of liquor license recertification for a redevelopment project area

With only two members present due to absence, all votes were 2-0. The committee recommended approval of a zoning amendment for properties at 8045 and 8255 Rutland Avenue, closed a hearing on a rental fee ordinance that will be amended and resubmitted, and recommended approval of tax incentives for the City Club Apartments at 1501 Washington Boulevard to facilitate purchase out of receivership. Several other items were brought back for further review or received and filed.

• Approved minutes of June 4 meeting (2-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment for PD at 8045 & 8255 Rutland Avenue (2-0)
• Closed rental fee ordinance hearing; ordinance to be amended and resubmitted (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone assignment for 1501 Washington Boulevard (City Club Apartments) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption assignment for 1501 Washington Boulevard (City Club Apartments) (2-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Cass Community Social Services for 24-hour street outreach and emergency shelter (2-0)
• Approved recertification for on-premises liquor licenses redevelopment project area (2-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on industrial zoned land and DLBA development concerns

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider five public‑event petitions and several authorization requests. Among them is a $2,329,439 increase to Contract No. 6004150‑A2 for city parking‑ticket and collections management, extending the contract to June 12, 2027. The committee will also review a $79,700 donation for limestone‑path improvements in Eliza Howell Park and applications for three grant programs totaling $930,000.

• Petition to hold Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 52nd Midwest Regional Conference‑Welcome Event at Hart Plaza on July 2, 2026
• Petition to hold "Hotter Than July" event at Palmer Park on July 25, 2026
• Contract No. 6004150‑A2 amendment: $2,329,439 increase, extending contract to June 12, 2027 for city parking ticket and collections management (total contract $13,244,240)
• Donation of $79,700 for limestone‑path and related improvements in Eliza Howell Park
• Grant applications: $75,000 Urban & Community Forestry Assistance Grant; $105,000 Hudson Webber Foundation Neighborhood Beautification Grant; $750,000 Gilbert Family Foundation Detroit Initiatives Grant

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee referred multiple items to the committee for consideration. These items include event petitions, a parking management contract amendment, park donations, and various grant applications.

• Approved June 4, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Referred Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. event petition to committee
• Referred LGBT Detroit 'Hotter Than July' event petition to committee
• Referred Indie Fashion LLC 'Indie Fest' event petition to committee
• Referred Greektown Neighborhood Partnership festival petition to committee
• Referred Modaxo Traffic Management USA Inc. parking contract amendment to committee
• Referred Eliza Howell Park limestone path donation request to committee
• Referred Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant application to committee

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review and vote on several contracts, including a $630,000 federal lobbyist services agreement and a $16.9 million legal counsel contract. The agenda also includes interviews for appointments to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and Downtown Development Authority, as well as legal settlements for lawsuits involving the city.

• Contract 6006291-A2: Boundary Stone Partners, LLC for federal lobbyist services ($630,000 total)
• Contract 6004918-A3: United Community Housing Coalition for legal counsel ($16,888,111 total)
• Appointment of Donald Rencher to Detroit Land Bank Authority
• Appointment of Jared Fleisher to Downtown Development Authority
• Settlement of Brian Diaz v City of Detroit lawsuit ($5,000,000)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved several items, including a $5,000,000 settlement in the Brian Diaz lawsuit. It also sent recommendations to the formal session to approve appointments, contract amendments, and other settlements. All motions were carried unanimously or with full committee support.

• Approved minutes of June 3, 2026 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve appointment of Jai Singletary to City Planning Commission (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve appointment of Donald Rencher to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve $200,000 settlement in Anderson case (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve $210,000 contract amendment for Boundary Stone Partners (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve $350,000 contract amendment for United Community Housing Coalition (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve $5,000,000 settlement in Brian Diaz case (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve $500,000 settlement in Andre Jones case (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider authorizing three contracts for safety supplies totaling $14.75 million and reprogramming American Rescue Plan Act funds. The meeting also includes reports on a workforce housing Payment in Lieu of Taxes project and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications.

• Authorize $6.75M contract for Grainger to provide MRO and safety items
• Authorize $6M contract for MSC Industrial Supply Co. for safety supplies
• Authorize $2M contract for Fastenal Company to provide MRO and safety items
• Review ARPA budget transfers for Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Review City Club Apartments PILOT resolution for workforce housing

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved its meeting minutes. It received and filed several memoranda, including the Office of the Auditor General payroll audit and Council Member Johnson's public‑safety fee request. The committee sent the City Club Apartments payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes proposal, the ARPA fiscal‑recovery‑fund transfers, and seven Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications to a formal council session, each with a vote of 3‑0.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received & filed Office of Auditor General payroll audit report (3-0)
• Received & filed Council Member Latisha Johnson public‑safety fee memorandum (3-0)
• Received & filed Legislative Policy Division cost/benefit analysis for City Club Apartments PILOT (3-0)
• Sent City Club Apartments PILOT to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent ARPA Fiscal Recovery Funds budget transfers to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for seven houses to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Grainger contract No. 6007666 for MRO and safety items in 1 week (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council holds a formal session with a special presentation for Caribbean American Heritage Month and Spirit of Detroit Awards, then refers multiple contracts, a lawsuit settlement, event permits, and dangerous building orders to standing committees. The council will also vote on several items from committee reports, including Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 79 condominium conversions in the David Whitney Building, an amendment for mass appraisal consulting, and contracts for auto wash services.

• Contract No. 6007861: $28,792,425 for sewer inspection, rehabilitation and replacement (referred to committee)
• Contract No. 6007810: $12,675,042 for water system improvements in Palmer Park, Denby, and Mapleridge neighborhoods (referred to committee)
• Offer of Judgment settlement of $500,000 in Andre Jones v. City of Detroit lawsuit (referred to committee)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate applications for 79 condo units at David Whitney Building (1 Park Avenue) – recommended for approval
• Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders from May 22, 2026 hearing (referred to committee)

The City Council approved a $6.75 million contract for Grainger to provide MRO and safety items for five years. The body also approved a $383,532 auto wash contract and a $540,000 appraisal analysis contract. Three council members voted against the auto wash contracts.

• Approved $6.75M Grainger contract (8-0)
• Approved $383,532 Downtown Auto Wash contract (5-3)
• Approved $138,780 Star Auto Wash contract (5-3)
• Approved $540,000 appraisal analysis contract (8-0)
• Approved 79 condo NEZ certificates (8-0)
• Referenced $6M MSC Industrial Supply contract to committee
• Referenced $2M Fastenal contract to committee
• Referenced $500k lawsuit settlement to committee

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several unfinished business items including ordinances for EMS billing protections and pre-sale inspections. Members are also considering multiple contract amendments related to police uniforms, gunshot detection services, and solar energy development.

• Contract for emergency residential demolition at 16456 Trinity for $16,457.00
• Contract for specialty police uniforms with Allie Brothers Uniforms for $275,324.40
• Amendment to Soundthinking, Inc. contract for gunshot detection totaling $9,058,788.00
• Ordinance request regarding protections from EMS service charges
• Proposed ordinance amendment for residential pre-sale inspections

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 2‑0 to refer a draft ordinance on federal law‑enforcement overreach to the Law Department for review. It also approved motions to send multiple contract authorizations to the Formal Session with recommendations to approve, including contracts for ARPA‑funded demolition, health services, and solar energy projects.

• Refer draft ordinance on federal overreach to Law Dept for review (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 6005790 amendment (Basement Back‑Up Protection Program Phase 2) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 6004040 amendment (Community Health Corps Wrap Around Services) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 3092666 emergency demolition of 7200 East Jefferson to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 3092660 emergency demolition of 17893 Dequindre to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 6007584 high‑resolution cartridge imaging stations to Formal Session without recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 6006943 solar PV amendment for Houston Whittier neighborhood to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Send Contract No. 6006343 solar PV amendment for State Fair and Gratiot/Findlay neighborhoods to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will discuss and vote on several contracts, donations, and agreements. Key items include a license for the Joe Louis Greenway Partnership to operate programming on the 27.5-mile greenway through 2055, three freeway mowing contracts totaling over $6.5 million, and two $3 million blight cleanup contracts. The committee will also consider accepting donations for park improvements at Riverside Park and Rouge Park, and a license agreement for Cody Field at Stein Playground with Detroit Public Schools.

• License agreement with Joe Louis Greenway Partnership to operate programming on the greenway through 2055
• Contract 6007758: $3.5 million for freeway mowing on I-94 and I-75 with Payne Landscaping Inc
• Contract 6007759: $2.6 million for freeway mowing on M-10 and I-96 with Fontenot Landscaping Services
• Contracts 6007802 & 6007803: two $3 million contracts for exterior property cleanup and remediation with Motor City Preservation and Multi Unit Investing LLC
• Donation of $180,000 for an ADA-compliant walkway in Rouge Park from Friends of Rouge Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 3‑0 to send several contracts for park improvements, freeway mowing, and property clean‑up to the City Council Formal Session. It also approved two park‑related donations and a licensing agreement for the Joe Louis Greenway. All motions passed unanimously.

• Sent Contract 6007776 for Eliza Howell Park improvements to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007758 for I‑94/I‑75 freeway mowing services to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007759 for M‑10/I‑96 freeway mowing services to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007760 for M‑39/M‑8 freeway mowing services to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007802 for exterior property clean‑up on Cherrylawn St. to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007803 for exterior property clean‑up on Rutherford St. to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved acceptance of a $50,000 donation for Riverside Park basketball‑court improvements (3‑0)
• Approved licensing agreement for the Joe Louis Greenway partnership (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend zoning classifications for multiple parcels on Rosa Parks Boulevard, Cochrane Street and West Grand River Avenue. The committee will also discuss the City Planning Commission annual report, the Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report, and status updates on various contracts and property sales. New business includes contract amendments for opioid settlement funding, home‑repair supply schedules, and ARPA‑funded home‑repair programs.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 50 zoning: change PD Planned Development parcels at 3604 Rosa Parks Blvd, 3601‑3639 Cochrane St to R3 Low‑Density Residential, and 3761 West Grand River Ave to SD2 Special Development Mixed‑Use
• Contract No. 6007752 – $100,000 city‑funded tenant support for affordable‑development residents (through Dec 31 2026)
• Sale of 196 Vinewood property for $19,850 to T & P Management, LLC
• Contract No. 6006294‑A1 amendment – $705,696.42 increase (total $1,355,696.42) for on‑site behavioral health services in homeless shelters
• Amendment to Detroit Supply Schedule 2 for residential home repairs with a $50,000,000 maximum order limit

The committee voted 2-0 to send to the formal session a zoning change for six properties on Rosa Parks Boulevard and Cochrane Street from Planned Development to R3 Low Density Residential and SD2 Mixed-Use. It also approved several major contracts, including a $50M residential home repair services schedule and a $1.36M behavioral health services renewal. Several property sales and studies were tabled for further review.

• Sent rezoning of 3604 Rosa Parks Blvd and 3601-3639 Cochrane St to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Approved $50,000,000 Detroit Supply Schedule #11 for residential home repairs (2-0)
• Approved $1,355,696.42 renewal for behavioral health services in homeless shelters (2-0)
• Approved $6,950,000 extension for CHN Housing Partners home repair services (2-0)
• Approved $100,000 tenant support contract with United Community Housing Commission (2-0)
• Received and filed City Planning Commission Annual Report FY2024-25 (2-0)
• Brought back (1 week) assignment of NEZ and CRE certificates for 1501 Washington Blvd (2-0)
• Removed property sale of 1755 14th Street from agenda (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review legal settlements totaling over $5.5 million and authorize new contracts for city services. The meeting will also include interviews for appointments to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and the Tenant's Rights Commission.

• Settlement for Rachel Falconer: $45,000
• Settlement for Quanetta Anderson: $200,000
• Settlement for Shakira Cooper: $600,000
• Settlement for Brian Diaz: $5,000,000
• Contract for Radio System Maintenance: $16,650,750

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to send several items to the full City Council with a recommendation to approve, including a $16.65 million contract for Motorola radio system maintenance and multiple lawsuit settlements totaling over $700,000. The committee also delayed decisions on appointments to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and Tenant's Rights Commission, and brought back a $5 million lawsuit settlement for further review. One item, a revenue contract for IT asset disposal, was removed from the agenda.

• Recommended approval of $16.65M Motorola radio system contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $600K lawsuit settlement (Shakira Cooper) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $45K lawsuit settlement (Rachel Falconer) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of legal representation for John Roach and Lt. David Ghesquiere (3-0)
• Removed from agenda: revenue contract for IT asset disposal with Re-Source Partners (3-0)
• Brought back 1 week: $5M lawsuit settlement (Brian Diaz) (3-0)
• Brought back 1 week: appointments of Erica Hill and Krysta Pate to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Approved minutes of May 20, 2026 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The committee reviews FY27 budget follow-ups and new business including a proposed Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) for City Club Apartments CBD at 1501 Washington Blvd, an ordinance to cap Auditor General claim awards at $5,000, and contracts for auto wash services. Also considers 79 NEZ certificates for condo conversions in the David Whitney Building.

• City Club Apartments CBD PILOT (1501 Washington Blvd) – workforce housing at 81-120% AMI for 15 years
• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General claim awards to $5,000
• Keene Mass Appraisal contract amendment (No. 6005272-A1) – no cost increase, total $540,000 for residential valuation
• Auto wash contracts: Downtown Auto Wash ($383,532) and Star Auto Wash ($138,780) for city departments
• NEZ certificates for 79 condo units in David Whitney Building (1 Park Avenue), Lower Woodward Corridor

The Budget, Finance and Audit Committee approved forwarding Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for 79 condominium units in the David Whitney Building to formal session (3-0). Several contract amendments and new contracts were also moved to formal session, including a $540,000 appraisal contract extension and auto wash services totaling $522,312. Numerous FY27 budget memoranda were deferred for further review, and responses to Media Services budget questions were received and filed.

• Moved 79 NEZ certificate applications for David Whitney Building condos to formal session (3-0)
• Moved amended contract Keene Mass Appraisal (time extension, $540,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved auto wash contract Downtown Auto Wash LLC ($383,532) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved auto wash contract Star Auto Wash Inc ($138,780) to formal session (3-0)
• Removed second Keene Mass Appraisal amendment item from agenda (3-0)
• Deferred FY27 Mayor's Office and DIA budget questions for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Deferred City Club Apartments PILOT and several other budget items for 1–3 weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed Media Services budget responses (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider approving three contracts for supplemental emergency ambulance coverage and multiple amendments to home repair and utility contracts. The agenda also includes resolutions for alley vacates and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application.

• Contract 6007741: $1,770,615 for Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service
• Contract 6007737: $1,506,540.42 for Hart EMS Medical Services
• Contract 6006745-A2: $2,452,269.47 for roof and window replacements
• Contract 6006746-A2: $2,452,268.47 for roof and window replacements
• NEZ Certificate Applications for 79 condo conversions at 1 Park Avenue

The City Council approved two supplemental emergency ambulance contracts totaling $3,277,155.42, reversing a previous vote that was postponed on May 26, 2026. The votes were 6-2 with two members objecting.

• Approved $1,770,615 ambulance contract (6-2)
• Approved $1,506,540 ambulance contract (6-2)
• Reconsidered indemnification for TEO Jason Green (8-0)
• Referred 79 condo conversions to Budget Committee (8-0)
• Referred media budget questions to Budget Committee (8-0)
• Referred IT disposal contract to Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred legal aid contract to Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred Cody Field license to Neighborhood Committee (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review and vote on contracts for police equipment, emergency demolitions, and housing inspections. The agenda includes items referred back from previous sessions and new proposals for software, road work, and medical supplies.

• Contract for gunshot detection service extended to $9.06M
• Emergency demolition contracts for 14566 Trinity and 19315 Caldwell
• Contract for 9MM handguns for $75,400
• Proposed ordinance amendment for pre-sale housing inspections
• Contract for ADA door systems for $54,560

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee moved several contracts for emergency residential demolitions, police equipment, and health services to formal session. Multiple other items were tabled for future review or filed.

• Moved emergency demolition of 19315 Caldwell ($16,166.00) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved emergency demolition of 18501 Keystone ($17,389.00) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved ADA compliant door system installation contract ($54,560.00) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved 9MM Smith and Wesson handguns contract ($75,400.00) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved medical supplies contract ($1,200,000.00) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved exhaust contamination removal system extension to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Woodward road work extension to formal session (2-0)
• Received and filed memoranda regarding Stevens Thompson Mason School, South Fort St Road Diet, and Lovelee Vibes Bar & Grill (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider authorizing contracts for auto wash services, blight cleanup, and road reconstruction, as well as accepting donations for park improvements. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

• Authorize auto wash services contracts totaling $522,312
• Authorize blight cleanup contracts totaling $6,000,000
• Authorize East Grand Boulevard reconstruction contract for $9,734,774.67
• Accept $50,000 donation for Riverside Park basketball courts
• Accept $180,000 donation for ADA walkway in Rouge Park

City Council referred 21 items to various standing committees for further review, including several multi-million dollar contracts for blight remediation and public works. The council also approved the journal from the May 12, 2026, session.

• Approved journal of May 12, 2026 session (5-0)
• Referred $383,532 Downtown Auto Wash LLC contract to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred $138,780 Star Auto Wash, Inc contract to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred $600,000 settlement for Tjuane Smith lawsuit to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)
• Referred $1.5M Detroit Right to Counsel Grant to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)
• Referred two $3M blight remediation contracts to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (5-0)
• Referred $9.7M East Grand Boulevard & Hamtramck Drive reconstruction project to Public Health and Safety Committee (5-0)
• Referred proposed fireworks-related minor curfew ordinance to Public Health and Safety Committee (5-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review contracts for park improvements, freeway mowing, and vehicle rentals, as well as petitions for the 2026 Ford Fireworks and a park shelter donation.

• Contract $1,000,000 for park improvements at Eliza Howell Park
• Contract $3,537,571 for freeway mowing services on I-94 and I-75
• Contract $2,051,000 for fleet vehicle repair services
• Petition for 2026 Ford Fireworks display on the Detroit River
• Request to accept a $140,000 donation for a park shelter at Chandler Park

The committee approved two petitions for public events and moved four contracts to the full City Council for final approval. Two other contracts were tabled for two weeks. No substantive decisions were made on the remaining items.

• Approved 2026 Ford Fireworks (moved to formal session)
• Approved International Placemaking Week event (moved to formal session)
• Moved park shelter donation to formal session
• Moved Mexicantown Concert of Colors to formal session
• Moved 3 freeway mowing contracts to formal session
• Moved 2 vehicle rental contracts to formal session
• Moved 1 police bomb disposal contract to formal session
• Tabled 2 contracts for 2 weeks

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss rezoning proposals, property sales, and contracts related to housing and redevelopment. The meeting includes public hearings on zoning changes and brownfield plans.

• Public hearing on rezoning properties near Edsel Ford Freeway to General Business or Restricted Industrial District
• Public hearing on new Brownfield Plan for Junction McGraw Redevelopment
• Property sale of 196 Vinewood for $19,850.00
• Property sale of 1755 14th Street for $54,380.00
• Contract with Neighborhood Legal Services Michigan for $668,000.00

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes and then voted 3‑0 to send a proposed amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code—changing certain R2 districts to General Business (84) and others to Restricted Industrial (M2)—to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also voted 3‑0 to forward the New Brownfield Plan for the Junction McGraw Redevelopment to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. Several contract authorizations, including an ARPA‑funded legal services amendment (Contract 6006185‑A2) and a CDBG‑funded down‑payment assistance amendment (Contract 6007514‑A1), were each sent to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve by a 3‑0 vote. Additional items were postponed, with motions to bring them back for consideration in two weeks or three weeks, all passing unanimously.

• Sent zoning amendment (Chapter 50, Sec 50‑17‑47) to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent New Brownfield Plan for Junction McGraw Redevelopment to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6006185‑A2 (ARPA legal services) amendment to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007514‑A1 (CDBG down‑payment assistance) amendment to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back Contract 6007752 (Tenant Support) in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Sent CDBG Annual Action Plan reprogramming amendment to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Master Plan Change #33 (future land‑use map amendment) to Formal Session, recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Certificate assignment for 1501 Washington Blvd in 2 weeks (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review responses to FY27 budget questions from various city departments and consider a contract amendment for insurance brokerage services. The meeting will also address unfinished business regarding budget follow-ups and a proposed ordinance to limit the Auditor General's claim authority.

• Contract 6003546-A2: Amend Alliant Insurance Services Inc. contract to $22,259,628.00
• Ordinance to limit Auditor General's claim awards to $5,000
• FY27 Budget responses from DPD, OCFO, DPW, and DWSD
• NEZ certificate applications for 2455 West Forest Street and 4244-4260 Fourth Street
• FY27-2028 operating budgets for DDA and EMWCIA

The committee approved sending three items to the full council for formal consideration: a $22.3M insurance contract, two NEZ housing projects, and the Downtown Development Authority's operating budget. All other reports and memoranda were received and filed.

• Approved $22.3M insurance contract (Waters, Johnson)
• Approved 3 NEZ housing projects (Waters, Johnson)
• Approved Downtown Development Authority budget (Waters, Johnson)
• Received 15 budget response reports (Waters, Johnson)
• Received 2 interim audit reports (Waters, Johnson)
• Received 2 financial reports (Waters, Johnson)
• Received 5 unfinished business memoranda (Waters, Johnson)
• Received 1 legislative policy amendment (Waters, Johnson)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider a $500,000 contract to provide legal representation to people at risk of losing their housing, along with several lawsuit settlements totaling over $400,000. Members will also interview and vote on appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and the Tenants Rights Commission. Other items include a request to study a City Council media division and changes to the official compensation schedule.

• Contract No. 6007639: $500,000 to United Community Housing Commission for legal representation against eviction
• Appointment of Matthew D. Walters to the Downtown Development Authority (term through April 30, 2030)
• Appointment of Katherine Richardson to the Tenants Rights Commission (term through April 30, 2029)
• Settlement of $200,000 in Anderson v. City of Detroit and Jacob Goodman (police department)
• Settlement of $179,000 in Wesley Bush v. Detroit Public Works Department

The committee approved sending five legal settlement resolutions and two appointments to the full City Council for final approval. It also referred one settlement and one compensation amendment back to committee for further review.

• Approved Matthew D. Walters to Downtown Development Authority (moved to formal session)
• Approved Peggy Goodwin to Towing Rate Commission (moved to formal session)
• Approved $500,000 legal representation contract for United Community Housing Commission (moved to formal session)
• Approved $179,000 settlement for Wesley Bush (moved to formal session)
• Approved $200,000 settlement for Anderson, Quanetta (moved to formal session)
• Approved $9,500 settlement for Taveras-Hernandez (moved to formal session)
• Approved $45,000 settlement for Julia Cason (moved to formal session)
• Approved $45,000 settlement for Falconer (moved to formal session)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several financial reports, including a large events report and a nine-month financial update. The session includes discussions on multiple legal settlements, various operating budget referrals, and several contract amendments for city services.

• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for 2455 West Forest Street
• Settlement of $45,000 in Julia Cason v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $45,000 in Falconer, Rachel v COD and Jamond K Jones
• Sett $3,537,571.36 contract for I-94 and I-75 freeway mowing via Payne Landscaping Inc
• Contract amendment for $1,034,486.00 for CHN Housing Partners down payment assistance

The City Council formal session was entirely procedural. Council approved the journal of the last session (May 5, 2026) and referred all pending items—including contracts, settlements, financial reports, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application—to the appropriate standing committees for further review. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved journal of May 5, 2026 session (unanimous)
• Referred large events report (Q3 FY2025-26) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred nine-month financial report to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 2455 West Forest St. to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5-0)
• Referred four operating budgets (DDA, EMWCIA, LDFA) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5-0 each)
• Referred contract amendment for legal housing representation (United Community Housing Commission) to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)
• Referred four lawsuit settlements totaling $116,000 to Internal Operations Committee (5-0 each)
• Referred contracts for vehicle repair, bomb disposal refurbishment, and freeway mowing (three contracts totaling $6.6M) to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (5-0 each)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review contracts for police equipment, fire station renovations, and road paving. The agenda also includes reports on city property and proposed ordinances.

• Contract for police gunshot detection service extended to $9.1M
• Contract for DPD Oakman Blvd renovation for $2M
• Contract for city-wide firehouse renovations for $3.9M
• Contract for road paving mixtures for $6.8M
• Proposed ordinance to amend Detroit City Code on advertising and signs

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 2‑0 on a series of motions to revisit pending items, including several contract authorizations. It recommended approval of a $3,943,687 contract to extend design‑build services for the Mt. Elliott Senior Community Center. All motions were carried unanimously by the two voting members.

• Motion to bring back Contract No. 6007746 (specialty uniforms) in 2 weeks (2‑0)
• Motion to bring back Contract No. 3091448 (emergency demolition) in 2 weeks (2‑0)
• Motion to send ordinance amendment on advertising signs to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Motion to bring back Legislative Policy Division housing ordinance draft in 2 weeks (2‑0)
• Motion to send Contract No. 3089966 (make‑safe fire response) to Formal Session without recommendation (2‑0)
• Motion to send Contract No. 6007807 (DPD Oakman Blvd renovation) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Motion to send Contract No. 6007831 (city‑wide firehouse renovations) to Formal Session without recommendation (2‑0)
• Motion to send Contract No. 6006502 (Mt. Elliott Senior Community Center design‑build extension) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review multiple property sales, including a $2.18 million incentive portal contract, and hold a public hearing on the Billinghurst Apartments redevelopment.

• Public hearing on Billinghurst Apartments redevelopment
• Contract with Benevate, LLC for Incentive Portal System ($2.18M)
• Property sale of 8107 Michigan Avenue ($110,000)
• Property sale of 8386 Lyford ($145,000)
• Transfer of jurisdiction for Bishop Park property

The committee approved several property sales and contract amendments to send to the formal session, including a $2.18 million incentive portal system and a $5 million youth program extension. It also approved the Brownfield Plan for Billinghurst Apartments and transferred jurisdiction of a park property.

• Approved Brownfield Plan for Billinghurst Apartments (2-0)
• Approved $2.18M incentive portal system contract (2-0)
• Approved $5M youth program contract extension (2-0)
• Approved property sale at 16745 Lamphere ($50,000) (2-0)
• Approved property sale at 10800 W. Chicago ($15,000) (2-0)
• Approved property sale at 196 Vinewood ($19,850) (2-0)
• Approved property sale at 3452 Buchanan ($3,830) (2-0)
• Approved property sale at 13100 & 13116 Kercheval ($13,550) (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several park improvement projects and event requests. The body will discuss recreation center affordability and a proposed development at Butzel Family Recreation Center.

• Contract No. 6007776 for $1,000,000.00 for park improvements at Eliza Howell Park (18631 Conant)
• Non-cash donation valued at $140,000.00 for a new shelter and amenities at Chandler Park
• Petition for '2026 Ford Fireworks' at the Detroit River on June 22, 2026
• Petition for 'International Placemaking Week- Plenary Event' at Campus Martius Park & Cadillac Square Park on June 24, 2026
• Discussion on Recreation Center Membership Affordability and Butzel Family Recreation Center development

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee met on May 14, 2026, but did not achieve a quorum. Consequently, no substantive decisions were made regarding the agenda items.

• No quorum declared (Pro Tempore Young present)
• Minutes approval tabled due to quorum
• Public comment recorded (Joann Warrick, William M. Davis, Betty A. Varner, Cunningham, Rheuben Crowley, Carol Hughes)
• Unfinished business status reports submitted (McCampbell, Josh Man, Renata Miller)
• New business petitions referred to committee (Parade Company fireworks, Downtown Detroit Partnership event)
• Contract 6007776 referred to committee (Eliza Howell Park improvements)
• Donation acceptance request referred to committee (Chandler Park shelter)
• Member reports: None

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing budget analysis for the Board of Review and proposed transfers of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. The body is also discussing several FY27 budget hearing follow-ups and audit observations regarding food safety operations.

• Proposed budget transfers for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Fiscal Recovery Funds
• Audit observations of Detroit Health Department Food Safety Operations
• Request for an audit on Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation Funding
• 2026-2027 Board of Review budget analysis
• Resolution request regarding Senate Bills 559, 560, 561 and House Bills 4311, 4312 for a Revenue Trust Fund

The committee approved the May 6 minutes (2‑0). It adopted a series of motions to bring back memoranda, receive and file documents, and to refer items to the full council. The most notable action was moving the American Rescue Plan Act fiscal recovery funds budget transfers to a formal council session (3‑0). All motions passed unanimously or with the recorded vote.

• Approved May 6 minutes (2‑0)
• Brought back Senate Bill 559‑561 & House Bill 4311 memo in 4 weeks (3‑0)
• Brought back Participatory Budgeting Expansion memo in 1 week (3‑0)
• Received & filed Audit request on Detroit Employment Solutions Funding (3‑0)
• Received & filed Law Department risk‑management quarterly report (3‑0)
• Brought back Museum of African American History budget hearing memo in 1 week (3‑0)
• Received & filed early communication of audit observations for Detroit Health Department (3‑0)
• Moved ARPA fiscal recovery funds budget transfers to formal session (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review settlements for lawsuits involving the city, including a $30 million portfolio sale and a $116,164.54 workers' compensation claim. The body will also discuss a contract extension for legal services and appointments to the Downtown Development Authority and Board of Ethics.

• Settlement for $30 million sale of unpaid property tax judgments to DAC Management LLC
• Settlement for $116,164.54 workers' compensation claim for Parthena Goree
• Contract 6005564-A2 extension for Butzel Long, PC legal services ($350,000 total)
• Appointment of Fred Durhal III to Downtown Development Authority
• Appointment of Stacie Clayton to Board of Ethics

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the May 6 minutes (3‑0). It sent several items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, including a debarment ordinance, a DIRECTV franchise agreement, appointments of Fred Durhal III and Stacie Clayton, a $30 million judgment‑portfolio sale, a $10,000 settlement, and a $50,000 contract increase for affordable‑housing legal services (all 3‑0).

• Approved May 6 minutes (3‑0)
• Sent debarment ordinance to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent DIRECTV franchise ordinance to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent appointment of Fred Durhal III to Downtown Development Authority to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent appointment of Stacie Clayton to Board of Ethics to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Recommended approval of $30 million judgment‑portfolio sale (3‑0)
• Recommended approval of $10,000 settlement (3‑0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 contract increase for affordable‑housing legal services (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The council will review several contract and policy items, including a $3,861,640.38 contract with W‑3 Construction Company for city‑wide firehouse renovations. Other items include a $2,004,800 contract for Oakman Blvd police department renovation, a $50,000 increase to a $350,000 affordable‑housing legal services contract, and a $140,000 donation for a new park shelter at Chandler Park. The meeting also addresses EMT and paramedic 24‑hour classification pay rates, a proposed ordinance requiring locked marijuana storage, and dangerous‑building demolition orders.

• Contract No. 6007831 – $3,861,640.38 for city‑wide firehouse renovations (W‑3 Construction, 7601 Second Ave.)
• Contract No. 6007807 – $2,004,800 for construction services on DPD Oakman Blvd (Gandol Inc., 18100 Meyers Rd.)
• Contract No. 6005564‑A2 – $50,000 increase to $350,000 total for legal services supporting multifamily affordable‑housing program (Butzel Long, PC, 150 West Jefferson Ave.)
• Donation of $140,000 for a new park shelter, tables, grill and path at Chandler Park (Chandler Park Conservancy, State of Michigan, Kresge Foundation)
• Proposed ordinance requiring locked storage containers for 2.5 oz or more of marijuana in residences

The council approved several major contracts, including a $3,861,640.38 firehouse renovation and a $2,004,800.00 police department renovation, both by unanimous 8‑0 votes. It also approved a $400,000.00 amendment to a legal‑services contract (7‑2) and accepted a $140,000 park‑shelter donation (8‑0). Additional actions included appointing members to the Downtown Development Authority and the Board of Zoning Appeals, and approving two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates.

• Approved $3,861,640.38 firehouse renovation contract (8-0)
• Approved $2,004,800.00 DPD Oakman Blvd renovation contract (8-0)
• Approved $400,000.00 amendment to legal services contract (7-2)
• Accepted $140,000 park shelter donation for Chandler Park (8-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 4151 Dickerson Ave (8-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 84 Edmund Place (8-0)
• Appointed Sauda Ahmad‑Green to Downtown Development Authority (9-0)
• Appointed L. Renae Johnson to Board of Zoning Appeals (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several emergency demolition and environmental consulting contracts. The body is also considering a proposed ordinance regarding marihuana secure storage and a draft ordinance to address federal law enforcement overreach on city property.

• Contract No. 6007252 for Tetra Tech environmental consulting services: $400,000.00
• Contract No. 3090358 for emergency commercial demolition at 14501 E Jefferson: $63,175.72
• Contract No. 3092719 for fill removal and replacement at 5562 Pennsylvania: $51,842.40
• Contract No. 3089966 for make safe fire response at 19487 Forrer: $47,011.39
• Proposed Marihuana Secure Storage Ordinance and a draft ordinance regarding federal overreach

The committee recommended several contracts and encroachment petitions for formal session approval, including environmental consulting and street banners. Other items, including demolition contracts and a proposed ordinance on federal overreach, were either sent without recommendation or tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of $400,000 Tetra Tech environmental consulting contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and NVWG sporting event banners (3-0)
• Recommended approval of encroachment petitions for 28 Associates LLC, Greektown Neighborhood Partnership, Detroit & Northern LLC, 7326 Qalicb LLC, and Freedom House Detroit (3-0)
• Sent fill removal contract for 5562 Pennsylvania to formal session with no recommendation (3-0)
• Sent emergency demolition contract for 14501 E Jefferson to formal session with no recommendation (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on contaminated dirt, quitclaim deeds, and marihuana secure storage (3-0)
• Tabled memorandum on HOPE Program administration and animal/wildlife enforcement for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled emergency fire response contract for 19487 Forrer and federal overreach ordinance for 1 week (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

This committee will hold a public hearing on a request by the Great Lakes Water Authority to rezone 12 parcels on Conner and Navahoe streets from R2 to R5 or PD. It will also discuss multiple property sales, including 16335 W McNichols for $9,200 and 16745 Lamphere to Michigan State University for $50,000, as well as a proposed ordinance to rezone parcels near Temple and Trumbull for a credit union. Other items include transfers of neighborhood enterprise zone agreements for Lafayette West and a property transfer between the city and Detroit Land Bank Authority.

• Public hearing on GLWA rezoning of 12 parcels at Conner and Navahoe streets from R2 to R5 or PD
• Rezoning ordinance for 11 parcels at Temple and Trumbull for Trumbull Temple Credit Union (B2 district)
• Property sale of 16335 W McNichols to 16435 McNichols Land Co, LLC for $9,200
• Property sale of 16745 Lamphere to Michigan State University for $50,000
• Transfer of neighborhood enterprise zone agreement for Lafayette West development (1400 Chrysler Drive)

The committee approved sending a zoning ordinance and multiple property sales to the formal session for final approval. Several other items were brought back for further review.

• Sent zoning ordinance for Temple/Trumbull/Perry area to formal session (2-0)
• Sent NEZ transfer for Lafayette West to formal session (2-0)
• Sent property sale at 16335 W McNichols to formal session (3-0)
• Sent property sale at 10800 W Chicago back in 1 week (2-0)
• Sent property sale at 196 Vinewood back in 1 week (3-0)
• Sent property sale at 3452 Buchanan back in 1 week (3-0)
• Sent property sale at 13100 & 13116 Kercheval back in 1 week (3-0)
• Sent NEZ documentation request back in 2 weeks (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The committee will consider a memorandum requesting a written analysis of a proposed development at Butzel Family Recreation Center, brought back from April 30. They will also review two festival permit requests: the Soul Food R&B Festival at Roosevelt Park on June 27, 2026, and the Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival at 1151 Taylor St from June 26–28, 2026. The Mayor's Office recommends approval of the Tec-Troit petition.

• Request for Written Analysis – Proposed Development at Butzel Family Recreation Center
• Petition #2026-083: Soul Food The R&B Festival at Roosevelt Park on June 27, 2026
• Petition #2026-084: Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival at 1151 Taylor St on June 26–28, 2026 (Mayor recommends approval)

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee met on May 7, 2026, with only two members present. No substantive decisions were made; the committee approved the previous minutes (2-0) and voted to bring back a memorandum on the Butzel Family Recreation Center development analysis in one week. Two festival permit requests were moved to new business without a vote on approval.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2026 (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Butzel Family Recreation Center development analysis in one week carried (2-0)
• Motion to move Soul Food The R&B Festival permit (June 27, 2026 at Roosevelt Park) to new business carried (2-0)
• Motion to move Tec-Troit Electronic Music Festival permit (June 26-28, 2026 at 1151 Taylor St.) to new business carried (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a 10-year franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC. The body will also review several legal settlements, board appointments, and a report on municipal AI policy.

• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC from October 15, 2025, to October 14, 2035
• Proposed $30 million sale of property tax judgment portfolio to DAC Management LLC to settle Motor City Law PLLC v City of Detroit
• Proposed $200,000 settlement for Quanetta Anderson v The City of Detroit and Jacob Goodman
• Contract amendment for Fink Bressack PLLC for legal services with a total amount of $6,370,000.00
• Interviews for appointments to the Land Bank Authority, Downtown Development Authority, Tenants’ Rights Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and Towing Rate Commission

The committee voted 2‑0 to postpone the DirectTV franchise public hearing to May 13, 2026. It approved multiple motions to have the Legislative Policy Division draft resolutions and send them to the Formal Session for appointments to the Land Bank Authority, Downtown Development Authority, Tenants’ Rights Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. The committee also passed a motion to forward an amendment to Contract No. 6000554‑A16, increasing its funding by $400,000, and to forward several lawsuit settlement resolutions for council approval.

• Continued DirectTV franchise hearing to May 13, 2026 (2‑0)
• Directed LPD to draft resolution for Ja’Von Glenn appointment (2‑0)
• Sent Ja’Von Glenn appointment to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Sent Sauda Ahmad‑Green appointment to Downtown Development Authority to Formal Session (2‑0)
• Sent Katherine Richardson appointment to Tenants’ Rights Commission to Formal Session (2‑0)
• Sent L. Renae Johnson appointment to Board of Zoning Appeals to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract 6000554‑A16, adding $400,000 funding (3‑0)
• Forwarded settlement of Anderson lawsuit ($200,000) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss and potentially act on an ordinance to cap Auditor General claim awards at $5,000. They will also review audit observations on Detroit Health Department food safety, consider two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for housing, and receive a report on Principal Residence Exemptions for LLC entities. Several items carried over from previous meetings include budget follow-up memos for multiple departments and the FY 2026-2035 Long-Term Forecast.

• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General's claim award authority to $5,000 (Item 6.5)
• Audit of Detroit Health Department Food Safety Operations – early communication of observations (Item 6.1)
• NEZ certificate for rehabilitation of vacant duplex at 4151 Dickerson Avenue (Item 6.2, recommend approval)
• NEZ certificates for construction of 9 condominium units at 84 Edmund Place in Brush Park (Item 6.3, recommend approval)
• Report on eligibility of LLC entities for Principal Residence Exemptions (Item 6.4)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted to recommend approval of two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates — one for rehabilitating a vacant duplex at 4151 Dickerson Avenue and one for constructing nine condominium units at 84 Edmund Place. The committee also recommended approval of a no-cost deferred compensation services contract with Empower Retirement. Nearly two dozen status updates on FY27 budget follow-ups were received and filed or scheduled for bring-back. A proposed ordinance to cap Auditor General claim awards at $5,000 was introduced and held for two weeks.

• Approved minutes of April 29, 2026 (3-0)
• Received and filed February 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference report (3-0)
• Received and filed FY2026-2035 Long-Term Forecast for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations (3-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for duplex rehab at 4151 Dickerson Avenue (2-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 9-unit condominium project at 84 Edmund Place (3-0)
• Recommended approval of no-cost deferred compensation contract with Empower Retirement (3-0)
• Received and filed report on Principal Residence Exemptions for LLC entities (3-0)
• Brought back proposed ordinance amending Chapter 17 claim limits for two weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council Formal Session on May 5, 2026, will refer items to standing committees, including a proposed ordinance to limit Auditor General claim awards to $5,000, approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for a duplex rehab and new condos, and sales of city-owned properties. Other referrals include a corrected contract for Tetra Tech environmental consulting, emergency demolition contracts, and several encroachment petitions. No final votes are scheduled; all items are referrals for committee review.

• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General claim awards to $5,000 (Item 7.4)
• 15-year NEZ certificate for rehabilitation of vacant duplex at 4151 Dickerson Avenue (Item 7.1)
• 15-year NEZ certificate for construction of 9 condominium units at 84 Edmund Place (Item 7.2)
• Property sale of 10800 W. Chicago to 3M Real Estate LLC for $15,000 (Item 9.1)
• Contract correction for Tetra Tech environmental consulting, total $400,000 (Item 10.1)

The City Council approved the April 21, 2026, journal and referred numerous items to various standing committees. No substantive decisions were made during this session as all items were sent for committee review.

• Approved April 21, 2026, journal (8-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate application for 4151 Dickerson Avenue to Budget, Finance & Audit (8-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate applications for 84 Edmund Place to Budget, Finance & Audit (8-0)
• Referred report on Principal Residence Exemptions for LLC Entities to Budget, Finance & Audit (8-0)
• Referred proposed ordinance regarding Auditor General claim limits to Budget, Finance & Audit (8-0)
• Referred 2026 1st Quarter Inspector General report to Internal Operations (8-0)
• Referred request for AI policy report to Internal Operations (8-0)
• Referred property sale at 10800 W. Chicago to Planning & Economic Development (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider approving three supplemental emergency ambulance service contracts and a citywide sidewalk repair contract. The body will also review several memos and reports on housing, blight, and city services.

• Contract for supplemental ambulance coverage: Hart EMS ($1,506,540.42)
• Contract for supplemental ambulance coverage: AmeriPro EMS ($1,682,445.60)
• Contract for supplemental ambulance coverage: Superior Air-Ground ($1,770,615.00)
• Contract for citywide sidewalk repairs: Giorgi Concrete LLC ($8,000,000.00)
• Contract for elevator maintenance: Otis Elevator Co. ($1,565,469.92)

The committee advanced two contracts to a formal session for final consideration. Several other contracting items and council member memoranda were moved to new business or scheduled to be brought back at future meetings.

• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Moved $180,768 PVS Nolwood-Chemicals pool solution contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $1,565,469.92 Otis Elevator Co. maintenance contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved $4.5M Mannik & Smith Group environmental due diligence contract to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on pre-sale housing inspections (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on youth curfew violations (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on language accessibility (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Wayne County deed fraud prosecutions (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two zoning reclassifications. The body is also reviewing several housing contracts, emergency repairs for Leland House, and a proposed ordinance to regulate rental application and pre-tenancy fees.

• Public hearing to rezone 4814, 4830, 4838 Trumbull and 4827 Lincoln to R5 and SDI classifications
• Public hearing to rezone properties from 6106 to 6146 15th Street from R2 to R3
• Proposed ordinance to regulate rental application fees and ban pre-tenancy fees
• Contract for KMA, LLC for housing accessibility assessments totaling $207,800
• Emergency contracts for Leland House electrical and elevator restoration totaling $300,000

The committee recommended approving rezoning of four parcels near Trumbull from Planned Development to R5 Medium Density Residential and SDI Small-Scale Mixed-Use, and rezoned seven properties on 15th Street from R2 to R3 Low Density Residential. It also forwarded without recommendation a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and Brownfield plan for 1728 Michigan Ave, and approved emergency contracts for power and elevator restoration at Leland House. Multiple contracts for housing accessibility assessments, shelter bed expansions, zoning update services, and HUD inspections were recommended for approval.

• Recommended rezoning 4814, 4830, 4838 Trumbull and 4827 Lincoln from PD to R5/SDI (3-0)
• Recommended rezoning 6106-6146 15th Street from R2 to R3 (3-0)
• Sent NEZ petition for 1728 Michigan Ave to formal agenda without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent Brownfield approval for 1728 Michigan Ave to formal agenda without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved emergency contracts for Leland House temporary power/elevator restoration: $225,000 (Detroit Building Authority) and $75,000 (Bayview Electric) (2-0)
• Recommended approval of $207,800 contract for housing accessibility assessments (2-0)
• Recommended approval of amended contracts extending shelter bed expansions through 2027 ($750,000 and $500,000) (3-0)
• Brought back in 2 weeks a memorandum on nuisance abatement property seizure processes (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider and likely recommend approval of special event permits for five festivals at Hart Plaza, including Motor City Pride, Detroit Jazz Festival, and Arab Chaldean Festival. The committee will also vote on two contract amendments: a time-only extension for MacAllister Machinery (no cost increase) and a $210,000 increase for Kerry Brothers Truck Repair. Other items include a report on donated assets for parks, a request to speak about park arts, and memoranda on tree service, Butzel Family Recreation Center development, and recreation center membership fees.

• Petition Motor City Pride (#2026-070) for festival and parade June 6-7, 2026 at Hart Plaza (Mayor recommends approval)
• Petition Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation (#2026-071) for festival Sept 4-7, 2026 at Hart Plaza (Mayor recommends approval)
• Contract No. 6006910-A2 amendment: $210,000 increase for heavy-duty maintenance with Kerry Brothers Truck Repair, total $535,000
• Report on donated assets accepted for City parks and facilities in Calendar Year 2026 Q1 (non-cash, under $25,000 each)
• Memorandum relative to proposed development analysis at Butzel Family Recreation Center

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved sending six festival permits and two service contracts to the formal session for final approval. The committee also approved a report on donated park assets and brought back two memorandums for future discussion.

• Approved sending Hart of Detroit Summer Festival petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Motor City Pride Festival petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending 2026 Detroit Jazz Festival petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Arab and Chaldean Festival petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Rocket Classic Pairings Party petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Cat Diesel Engine Repairs contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending Kerry Brothers Truck Repair contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Approved sending donated assets report to formal session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's February 2026 financial report covering the eight months ended February 28, 2026. It will also consider a resolution authorizing FY 2025‑2026 transfers to implement Executive Organization Plan amendments. The committee will review a request to write off FY 2025‑2026 uncollectable accounts receivable and tax receivables, and receive the second interim report of the Citywide Payroll Performance Audit (January 2026). Additional memoranda on FY27 budget‑hearing follow‑up questions from several departments will be discussed.

• Review OCFO Financial Report for the eight months ended Feb 28 2026
• Authorize FY 2025‑2026 transfers to implement Executive Organization Plan amendments
• Approve write‑off of uncollectable accounts receivable and tax receivables for FY 2025‑2026
• Receive second interim report of Citywide Payroll Performance Audit (Jan 2026)
• Discuss FY27 budget‑hearing follow‑up memoranda from departments such as Police, Health, Public Works, and Housing

The committee approved minutes and received financial reports, but tabled most unfinished budget items for later review. It referred a resolution to write off uncollectible accounts and a shared mobility permit ranking to the full council.

• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Received financial report for 7 months ended Feb 28, 2026 (2-0)
• Sent FY 2025-2026 transfer resolution to Formal Session (3-0)
• Sent uncollectible accounts write-off resolution to Formal Session (2-0)
• Sent NEZ certificate application to Formal Session (3-0)
• Tabled 31 unfinished business items for later review
• Tabled Citywide Payroll Performance Audit report for 3 weeks
• Tabled Risk Management Quarterly Report for 2 weeks

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a new ten-year video service franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC. The body is also reviewing several city contracts, legal settlements, and board appointments.

• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC from October 15, 2025, to October 14, 2035
• Contract No. 6007656 with Staples Contract & Commercial LLC for cloud software: $924,095.08
• Contract No. 6000554-A16 with Fink Bressack PLLC for legal services: $6,370,000.00
• Settlement payments for lawsuits: Omaria Bennett ($37,500), Toni Dorsey ($5,000), and Sharona Williams ($15,000)
• Interview for the appointment of Tashawna Gill to the Detroit Entertainment Commission

The Internal Operations Standing Committee met and recommended approval of a $924,095 cloud-based software contract with Staples (Box) for secure file sharing, sending it to formal session. The public hearing on DIRECTV's ten-year franchise agreement was continued to May 6, 2026. The committee also recommended Tashawna Gill's appointment to the Detroit Entertainment Commission and approved three lawsuit settlements totaling $57,500. Several other contracts and memoranda were sent forward or scheduled for future review.

• Approved motion to continue DIRECTV franchise public hearing to May 6, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended Tashawna Gill for Detroit Entertainment Commission appointment (2-0)
• Approved $924,095 cloud software contract with Staples Contract & Commercial for secure file sharing (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 amendment for legal case management system renewal for Indigent Defense Services (3-0)
• Approved extension of collections contract with Linebarger for Department of Appeals and Hearings (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 settlement in Toni Dorsey v. Officer Towns et al. (3-0)
• Approved $37,500 settlement in Omaria Bennett v. Torres-Lopez and City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved resolution convening a Legislative Agenda Workgroup (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will discuss several matters, including a proposed amendment to Chapter 22 of the 2019 City Code that would ban pre‑tenancy fees and set limits on rental application fees. The council will also consider terminating two Brownfield Redevelopment Authority plans for the City Club Apartments Midtown and Eastwood Senior Leasing projects. Additional items include authorizing fund transfers for the Executive Organization Plan, approving contract extensions and funding increases for city services, and reviewing write‑off requests for uncollectible tax receivables.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 22, Housing, adding rental application fee limits and banning pre‑tenancy fees
• Termination of the Brownfield Plan for the City Club Apartments Midtown Project
• Termination of the Brownfield Plan for the Eastwood Senior Leasing Project
• Contract amendment for Navia Benefit Solutions to extend Flexible Spending Account services ($380,000 total)
• Contract increase for Scodeller Construction to fund overband crack fill ($797,445.80 increase, total $2,695,986.80)

The City Council approved three contracts related to residential demolition, commercial demolition for the Joe Louis Greenway, and firearms for the DPD Special Response Team. Three supplemental emergency ambulance coverage contracts were sent back to the Public Health and Safety Committee.

• Approved emergency residential demolition contract for 3736 Ellery (7-0)
• Approved commercial structure demolition for Joe Louis Greenway project (7-0)
• Approved purchase of DPD Special Response Team firearms (7-0)
• Sent Hart EMS Medical Services supplemental ambulance coverage back to committee (4-3)
• Sent AmeriPro EMS of Michigan supplemental ambulance coverage back to committee (4-3)
• Sent Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service supplemental ambulance coverage back to committee (4-3)
• Approved April 14, 2026 Journal Session (5-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review financial reports, approve software and shelter contracts, and consider zoning text amendments. Several items are referred to standing committees for further review.

• Approval of software contract for secure file sharing ($924,095.08)
• Approval of emergency shelter bed expansion contracts ($750,000.00)
• Approval of pool chemical supply contract extension ($84,000.00)
• Review of proposed zoning ordinance text amendment
• Transfer of jurisdiction for Joe Louis Greenway parcels

The City Council held a formal session and referred 30 items to various standing committees, including budget, planning, and public works. No final votes were recorded on the agenda items.

• Referred Law Department Risk Management report to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred OCFO Financial Report to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application at 2153 Hubbard Street to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred 10 budget follow-up memorandums to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred Staples file-sharing software contract ($924,095) to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred Legislative Agenda workgroup resolution to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred Cat Diesel engine repairs contract ($600,000) to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (8-0)
• Referred housing assessments contract ($207,800) to Planning and Economic Development Committee (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Detroit Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider several contracts including a $3.5 million increase for environmental due diligence, emergency residential demolitions at 2164 Harding and 3736 Ellery, purchase of police firearms for $108,232.50, and multiple ambulance service contracts totaling over $4.9 million. The committee will also review a report on regulating vape use on city property and recognize National Arab American Heritage Month, Workers Memorial Day, and Youth Homelessness Matters Day.

• Contract amendment for environmental due diligence: $3,500,000 increase, total $4,500,000 (Mannik & Smith Group)
• Emergency demolition of 2164 Harding: $16,524 (DMC Consultants Inc, location 13500 Foley St)
• Emergency demolition of 3736 Ellery: $15,900 (DMC Consultants Inc)
• Purchase of DPD Special Response Team firearms: $108,232.50 (Michigan Police Equipment Co)
• Supplemental emergency ambulance coverage: three contracts totaling $4,959,601.02 (Hart EMS, AmeriPro EMS, Superior Air-Ground Ambulance)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several emergency ambulance service contracts and a police firearms purchase for formal approval. The committee also concurred with departmental findings to demolish several dangerous buildings and referred a legal representation contract for housing risks to the IOS Standing Committee.

• Recommended approval of three supplemental emergency ambulance contracts totaling $4,959,599.02 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $108,232.50 for DPD Special Response Team firearms (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $653,400.00 for Joe Louis Greenway Project commercial demolitions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,222,179.38 for a transit vehicle tracking system (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $7,500.00 FY 2026 Community Education Subaward Grant (3-0)
• Referred $500,000.00 legal representation contract for housing risks to IOS Standing Committee (3-0)
• Approved emergency residential demolition of 3736 Ellery for $15,900.00 (3-0)
• Concurred with departmental findings to demolish 5427 Baldwin, 5042 Dailey, 2517 Ford, 1961 Glendale, and 2253 Glynn (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several petitions for public events and activations. The Mayor's Office recommends approval for all listed event requests.

• Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade in Greektown on May 3, 2026
• Palmer Park Art Fair at Palmer Park from June 6 to June 7, 2026
• Silence the Violence Rally at 231 East Grand Blvd on June 6, 2026
• Nick Gilbert Way Summer Activations from May 17 to September 30, 2026
• Follow-up memorandum regarding City Tree Service Requests

The committee approved the April 9, 2026, minutes and received a memorandum regarding City Tree Service Requests. Four event petitions for parades, fairs, rallies, and street activations were moved to new business.

• Approved April 9, 2026, minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed City Tree Service Requests memorandum (3-0)
• Moved Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Palmer Park Art Fair petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Silence the Violence Rally petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Nick Gilbert Way Summer Activations petition to new business (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 1728 Michigan Avenue, a brownfield redevelopment at the same address, and an amended project plan with bond issuance for the Music Hall Expansion Project. The committee will also discuss a contract amendment that adds $268,300 to Contract No. 6007267‑A1 for the Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3, bringing the total contract amount to $1,135,000. Additionally, a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of the Detroit City Code on building construction and maintenance will be considered.

• Public hearing on establishing a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 1728 Michigan Ave (Petition #2026‑001)
• Public hearing on approval of the Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for 1728 Michigan Avenue redevelopment
• Public hearing on the amended and restated project plan and bond issuance for the Music Hall Expansion Project
• Contract amendment adding $268,300 to Contract No. 6007267‑A1 for the Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3 (total $1,135,000)
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 8 of the Detroit City Code regarding building construction and proper maintenance

The committee voted 3-0 to send the amended project plan and bond issuance for the Music Hall Expansion to formal session with a recommendation to approve. It also approved $268,300 contract increases for two contractors under the Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3, each totaling $1,135,000, and sent those to formal session. Several other items were postponed, received and filed, or removed from the agenda.

• Sent Music Hall Expansion amended plan and bond issuance to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved $268,300 contract increase for DMC Consultants Inc for Stellantis Home Repair Phase 3, total $1,135,000 (3-0)
• Approved $268,300 contract increase for Blue Horizon Construction LLC for Stellantis Home Repair Phase 3, total $1,135,000 (3-0)
• Sent resolution urging Law Department to seek recovery costs for Leland House to formal session (3-0)
• Received and filed report on transfer of parcels to Detroit Housing Commission (3-0)
• Postponed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone hearing for 1728 Michigan Ave to April 30 as a line item (3-0)
• Postponed Brownfield approval for 1728 Michigan Ave to be brought back as a line item in one week (3-0)
• Removed item on tax-foreclosed property transfers from agenda (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider authorizing settlements for multiple lawsuits against the City of Detroit, including a $180,000 payment to Mayydean Jofferion-Bishop for alleged injuries. The body will also interview candidates for the City Planning Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals.

• Authorize $180,000 settlement for Jofferion-Bishop v Christopher Banks
• Authorize $30 million sale of tax judgment portfolio to DAC Management LLC
• Authorize $15,000 settlement for Teaira Sherrill v City of Detroit
• Interview Jon Barth for City Planning Commission appointment
• Interview Sharon Y. Parker for Board of Zoning Appeals appointment

The Internal Operations Standing Committee moved five lawsuit settlements involving the Department of Transportation and other claims to a formal session. One appointment interview was removed from the agenda, and another was moved to a formal session. Several other items, including a property tax judgment sale and a media services report, were deferred.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 (3-0)
• Removed appointment of Jon Barth to City Planning Commission from agenda (3-0)
• Moved appointment of Sharon Y. Parker to Board of Zoning Appeals to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Sherrill v City of Detroit ($70,000 total) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Jofferion-Bishop v Christopher Banks et al. ($180,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Allan Schwartz Medical Center PC v City of Detroit ($5,500) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Coordinated Care 1, Inc. v City of Detroit ($35,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Groesbeck RX LLC v City of Detroit ($6,500) to formal session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing numerous memoranda regarding FY27 budget hearing follow-up questions for various city departments. The body is also considering reports from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer regarding revenue and long-term debt obligations.

• February 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Report
• FY 2026-2035 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations
• Memorandum requesting resolution on Senate Bills 559, 560, 561 and House Bills 4311, 4312 regarding a Revenue Trust Fund
• Request for a report on Principal Residence Exemptions for LLC entities
• Budget follow-up inquiries for departments including Police, Health, Law, Public Works, and Fire

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. It then unanimously approved a series of motions to bring back various FY27 budget hearing follow‑up memoranda, setting review periods of two to four weeks. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of April 8, 2026 (3-0)
• Brought back FY27 Budget Hearing follow‑up memorandum for Police Department – 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Office of the CFO February 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Report – 3 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back OCFO FY 2026‑2035 Long‑Term Forecast Report – 3 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back memorandum on Senate Bills 559‑561 and House Bills 4311‑4312 – 4 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Council President James Tate infrastructure and service response questions – 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Council Member Gabriela Santiago‑Romero report on Kemeny Recreation Center – 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Council Member Renata Miller amendment for African American Museum line item – 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will vote on amending the city's fire code to align with the 2021 National Fire Protection Association standards and approve contract amendments for legal services and ASL interpretation. The meeting also includes a presentation honoring Shawn Smith and various committee referrals.

• Fire Code Amendment to update 2015 NFPA to 2021 NFPA
• Contract 6003874-A5: $150,000 increase for legal services with Clark Hill, PLC
• Contract 6006202-A1: $268,300 increase for ASL interpretation with Deaf Community Advocacy Network Inc.
• Contract 6007267-A1: $268,300 increase for Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3
• Settlements for lawsuits involving Motor City Law PLLC and other parties

The City Council approved a five-year contract for case management software and several amendments to legal and housing service contracts. The session also referred multiple resolutions and lawsuits to standing committees.

• Approved $2.35M software system contract (9-0)
• Approved $150K legal services contract amendment (9-0)
• Approved $105K ASL interpretation services amendment (9-0)
• Approved $107K housing outreach contract amendment (9-0)
• Referred Principal Residence Exemption report to Budget Committee (9-0)
• Referred Motor City Law portfolio sale to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)
• Referred Detroit Greek Independence Day parade request to Neighborhood Committee (9-0)
• Referred Fire Code technical corrections ordinance to Internal Operations Committee (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider 14 emergency contracts, including 13 demolitions and one $750,000 asphalt supply contract, under new business. The committee also reviews 17 status updates on previous memoranda covering topics from dangerous building tracking to cannabis zoning. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also scheduled.

• Contract No. 6007806: $750,000 for emulsified asphalt (Public Works)
• Contract No. 3092111: $55,500 emergency commercial demolition at 693 Conner
• Contract No. 3091589: $30,430.40 emergency residential demolition at 18079 Pelkey
• Status update on dangerous buildings tracking system (Council Member Santiago-Romero)
• Status update on tenant concerns at River Pointe Tower (Council Member Johnson)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee recommended several emergency demolition and commercial alteration contracts for formal session approval. The committee also recommended a $750,000 contract for emulsified asphalt. Multiple memoranda regarding city services and accessibility were received and filed or tabled for future meetings.

• Recommended approval of $750,000 emulsified asphalt contract with Cadillac Asphalt LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency commercial alteration at 5645 Livernois for $38,747.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolitions at 12072 Stoepel, 3264 Tyler, 18079 Pelkey, 15128 Plymouth, 14103 Pinehurst, 693 Conner, 19132/19140 Dwyer, and 4236 Sturtevant (3-0)
• Tabled emergency residential demolition of 14566 Trinity for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Tabled emergency residential demolition of 2164 Harding for 1 week (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on Ride And Rise Bus Program, Dangerous Building items, and cannabis zoning (3-0)
• Tabled memoranda on 36th District Court accessibility and Language Accessibility (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 6, 2026 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several petitions for public events in city parks and plazas. The body is also reviewing a contract for tree planting and a grant application for water infrastructure.

• Contract No. 6007763 for $250,000 with Payne Landscaping Inc. to plant up to 400 trees at Peterson, Chandler, and Patton Parks
• Proposed $300,000 grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for High Water Infrastructure
• Acceptance of a non-cash donation of up to 522 trees valued at $443,700 from the Greening of Detroit
• Event petitions for 'Run the 313' at Palmer Park, 'Flower Day' at 2934 Russell St., and 'Riverfront Run 2026'
• Petition for 'DDP Summer Programming in the Parks' at Campus Martius, Cadillac Square, Beacon, Capitol, and Grand Circus Parks

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the April 2 minutes and set a one‑week follow‑up on Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell’s status. It unanimously approved six public‑event petitions for locations such as Palmer Park and the Detroit Riverfront. The committee also approved a $250,000 contract to plant up to 400 trees in three city parks and accepted a donation of 522 trees valued at $443,700.

• Approved April 2 minutes (3-0)
• Motion to bring back status of Council Member Denzel Anton McCampbell in 1 week (2-0)
• Approved Trivium petition to hold "Run the 313" at Palmer Park (3-0)
• Approved Eastern Market Partnership petition for "MDFGA - Eastern Market Partnership Flower Day" (3-0)
• Approved Detroit Riverfront Conservancy petition for "Riverfront Run 2026" (3-0)
• Approved Detroit‑Wayne Joint Building Authority petition for "Detroit Grand Prix Viewing Party" (3-0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007763 to plant up to 400 trees in three parks ($250,000) (3-0)
• Approved donation of up to 522 trees valued at $443,700 from Greening of Detroit (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider contracts for affordable housing and opioid treatment, as well as reports on the Detroit Land Bank Authority and property sales.

• Contract for rental assistance: $5,408,466
• Contract for opioid treatment: $3,027,581.08
• Property sale at Widman Place: $146,000
• Zoning alteration request at 500 Woodward Ave
• Report on codifying City Council appointment to Land Bank Board

The committee recommended several contracts and a property sale for formal session approval, including a $3.02M healthcare contract for opioid use disorder. A $5.4M rental assistance contract was removed from the agenda, and several memoranda regarding the Land Bank and nuisance abatement were filed or tabled.

• Recommended approval of $3,027,581.08 contract for CHASS to provide opioid use disorder healthcare (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $146,000.00 sale of 24 properties on Widman Pl to VasFonKee3, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended approval of no-cost agreement with City Wise Software LLC for affordable housing portal (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning alterations for a sign at 500 Woodward Ave (3-0)
• Removed $5,408,466.00 Wayne Metropolitan Community Action rental assistance contract from agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on Nuisance Abatement Program authority and Land Bank Board appointments (3-0)
• Approved minutes of April 2, 2026 (2-0)
• Tabled requests for information on Land Bank transfers and nuisance abatement policy (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to update the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code from the 2015 NFPA to the 2021 NFPA. The committee will also discuss several lawsuit settlements, including a $4,000,000 settlement for Lavone Hill against the police department, and consider contract amendments for legal services, ASL interpretation, housing outreach, and a case management software system. Additionally, the committee will follow up on reports regarding boards and commissions vacancies, Community Advisory Council rules, and third-party data sharing contracts.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 18 Fire Prevention Code to adopt 2021 NFPA standards
• Settlement of Lavone Hill v City of Detroit for $4,000,000 (police department)
• Amendment to Clark Hill PLC contract for legal services, increase of $150,000, total $405,000
• New contract with Noble Child Inc for case management software system, $2,354,200
• Settlement of Marcus Alston et al v City of Detroit for $350,000 (police department)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the March 25, 2026 minutes and moved several contract amendments and legal settlements to formal session. Three reports were deferred for future meetings, and the 2025 Board of Ethics Annual Report was received and filed.

• Approved March 25, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Moved fire code update (2015 to 2021 NFPA) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $4M settlement for Lavone Hill v City of Detroit to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $150,000 contract increase for Clark Hill, PLC to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $105,000 contract increase for Deaf Community Advocacy Network Inc. to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $107,000 contract increase for United Community Housing Coalition to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $2,354,200 case management software contract for Noble Child Inc to formal session (2-0)
• Received and filed 2025 Board of Ethics Annual Report (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review follow-up memorandums from FY27 budget hearings for various city departments and receive a long-term financial forecast report. The meeting is scheduled for April 8, 2026.

• Review of FY27 budget hearing follow-ups for Detroit Police Department, Health Department, and Public Works
• Consideration of the FY 2026-2035 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations
• Review of the February 2026 Revenue Estimating Conference Report
• Review of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for three single-family houses in the East Village
• Discussion of Participatory Budgeting Expansion

The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and received a report on the FY 2027 Budget. It did not vote on any substantive items, instead directing 23 memoranda and reports to be brought back at future dates for further discussion.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (3-0)
• Directed 15 budget hearing follow-ups to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Directed 7 budget hearing follow-ups to be brought back in 3 weeks (3-0)
• Directed 1 budget hearing follow-up to be brought back on April 29, 2026 (3-0)
• Directed 1 audit report to be brought back on April 29, 2026 (3-0)
• Directed 1 revenue estimating report to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Directed 1 long-term forecast report to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Directed 1 NEZ certificate application to be sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider several items, including approval of three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new single‑family houses on Fischer Street and McClellan Avenue, a settlement payment of $87,500 to resolve a lawsuit, and a $750,000 contract to provide emulsified asphalt for city streets. Additional items include a tree donation valued at $443,700, a $300,000 state high‑water infrastructure grant request, and various demolition contracts.

• Approve NEZ certificates for 1463 & 1802 Fischer St and 1707 McClellan Ave (15‑year certificates)
• Authorize $87,500 settlement in Anderson, Jerome and AS Medical v. City of Detroit lawsuit
• Accept donation of up to 522 trees valued at $443,700 for city parks
• Authorize $300,000 state high‑water infrastructure grant application (state share $300k, $60k match)
• Approve Contract No. 6007806 for $750,000 emulsified asphalt for Detroit streets

The Detroit City Council achieved quorum (7‑2) and approved the March 24, 2026 journal (7‑0). It referred several items—including Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates, a pension forecast report, a tree donation, a state water‑infrastructure grant, and an Anderson lawsuit settlement—to the appropriate standing committees. All referrals were unanimous (7‑0). The council also referred nine emergency demolition contracts to the Public Health & Safety Standing Committee.

• Quorum achieved (7-2)
• Journal from March 24, 2026 approved (7-0)
• NEZ certificate applications for three single‑family houses referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Long‑term pension forecast report referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Donation of up to 522 trees valued at $443,700 referred to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Grant application for $300,000 State High Water Infrastructure grant referred to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Settlement of Anderson lawsuit ($87,500) referred to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Nine emergency demolition contracts referred to Public Health & Safety Committee (7-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will meet in an executive session on April 7, 2026. All nine council members are included. No specific agenda items or public comments were submitted for discussion.

The meeting consisted of roll call, public comment, and several council motions regarding media services, language access funding, and line‑item removals. The minutes do not indicate any votes, approvals, or rejections for these motions.

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council special session will hear public comment and several budget-related items. The Budget Department will present a correction to the 2027 Mayor's Budget, the FY 2027 operating budget, the official compensation schedule for 2026‑2027, and the FY 2027 tax statement. The Legislative Policy Division will present a schedule of changes to the FY 2027 budget appropriations and the council's final FY 2027 financial and policy resolution. The City Planning Commission will review changes to the FY 2027 Community Development Block Grant Fund schedule.

• Correction of errors to the 2027 Mayor's Budget (Errata Letter)
• FY 2027 operating budget appropriations (Administration's Closing Resolution)
• Official Compensation Schedule for 2026‑2027 (salary and wage adjustments)
• FY 2027 Tax Statement
• City Council Closing Resolution FY 2027 FINAL (financial and policy priorities)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider several contract authorizations, including a $4,104,957.46 nine‑month extension for ad‑shelter installation. It will also review contracts for specialty police uniforms, a clean‑freight vehicle grant, and emergency residential demolition projects. Additional items include dangerous‑building findings and various memos from council members.

• Contract 6001625‑A4: $4,104,957.46 extension for nine ad shelters (Brooklyn Outdoor, LLC) at 2501 Russell Street
• Contract 6007746: $275,324.40 for specialty police uniforms (Allie Brothers Uniforms) at 20295 Middlebelt, Livonia
• Contract 6007722: $360,770.75 for specialty police uniforms (Enterprise Uniform Company) at 2862 E Grand Blvd.
• Contract 6007534: $100,000 grant for clean freight vehicles (Eastern Market Corporation) at 2934 Russell
• Contract 3091173: $18,063.00 for emergency residential demolition of 14744 E State Fair (SC Environmental Services, LLC)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from March 30, 2026. It moved two emergency demolition contracts to formal session and approved a nine‑month extension of Contract No. 6001625 for ad‑shelters, extending the contract through January 8, 2027 at a total cost of $4,104,957.46. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved March 30, 2026 minutes (2‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 3091173 emergency demolition to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 3091361 emergency demolition (amended) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved nine‑month extension of Contract No. 6001625 ad‑shelter contract $4,104,957.46 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007746 police uniform contract $275,324.40 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007722 police uniform contract $360,770.75 (3‑0)
• Concurred with Department of Appeals and Hearings findings on Dangerous Buildings (3‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum on Rental Certificate of Compliance (3‑0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will meet to conduct executive sessions regarding the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement. The meeting is scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

• Executive Session: Legislative Policy Division
• Executive Session: Office of Budget
• Executive Session: Office of Contracting and Procurement
• Meeting location: 1340 Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
• Meeting type: Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee

City Council Executive Session

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met on April 2, 2026. The meeting consisted of two executive sessions and a public comment period. No specific items or attachments were listed for discussion or decision.

The Detroit City Council approved the reinstatement of the DFD Advisory Council and a fire‑department retention training program. It also adopted a $300,000 one‑time Boxed Lunch Program, a $3.2 million budget for the Detroit Historical Society, and a Small Business Protection resolution. Several recurring funding allocations for oversight agencies and a $135,000 GSD transfer were also approved.

• Reinstated DFD Advisory Council – vote 8‑0
• Approved Fire Department Retention Training – vote 9‑0
• Approved $300K one‑time Boxed Lunch Program – vote 9‑0
• Approved name change to Detroit Historical Society and created $3.2M budget – approved
• Approved Small Business Protection resolution – vote 7‑0
• Approved recurring $153,000 funding for Auditor General – vote 9‑0
• Approved recurring $129,000 funding for Ombudsman – vote 9‑0
• Moved $135,000 GSD to Closing Resolutions – vote 9‑0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review unfinished business, including the sale of three city‑owned parcels on Springwells Street for $24,600. It will also consider four proposed ordinances that amend zoning classifications for properties on Rosa Parks Boulevard, Cochrane Street, West Grand River Avenue, Rutland Avenue, and numerous parcels on Telegraph, Woodbine, Lenore, West Seven Mile Road, and other streets. The City Planning Commission will present its 2024‑25 annual report, and the Housing and Revitalization Department will report on new and revised HOME, HOME‑ARP, CDBG and CDBG‑CV awards.

• Sale of 1225, 1235, and 1241 Springwells St. to Fabiola Murillo for $24,600
• Proposed ordinance to rezone 3604 Rosa Parks Blvd and several Cochrane St. addresses from Planned Development to R3 Low‑Density Residential
• Proposed ordinance to modify development regulations for 8045 and 8255 Rutland Ave. within a Planned Development district
• Proposed ordinance to rezone multiple parcels on Telegraph, Woodbine, Lenore, West Seven Mile Road, and other streets to various residential districts
• Housing and Revitalization Department report on annual HOME, HOME‑ARP, CDBG and CDBG‑CV award allocations

The committee approved the March 26 minutes and sent a $24,600 Springwells Street property sale to the formal session. It also moved three zoning amendment proposals to the formal session for introduction and public hearing. Housing award recommendations were referred to the formal session with a recommendation to approve. Several memoranda were referred to appropriate agencies for further action.

• Approved March 26 minutes (2-0)
• Sent Springwells St. property sale ($24,600) to formal session (2-0)
• Sent Rosa Parks Blvd & Cochrane St. zoning amendment to formal session for hearing (3-0)
• Sent Rutland Ave zoning amendment to formal session for hearing (3-0)
• Sent multiple‑property zoning amendment (Telegraph, Woodbine, etc.) to formal session for hearing (3-0)
• Referred Housing & Revitalization awards to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Referred Board of Zoning Appeal memorandum to Board of Zoning Appeal, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Referred property sales and price consistency memorandum to Detroit Land Bank Authority, bring back in 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is scheduled to hold two executive sessions. These sessions involve the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement.

• Executive Session at 10:00 A.M.
• Executive Session at 2:00 P.M.
• Public Comment scheduled for 2:00 P.M.

The meeting consisted of roll call, attendance records, and public comments. No approvals, denials, or votes on any agenda items were recorded. The session was purely procedural.

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will meet in an executive session on March 31, 2026 at 2:00‑3:00 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The agenda lists roll call, the executive session, and public comment, but no specific items are selected for discussion. No attachments or proposals are attached to the agenda.

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider several resolutions authorizing settlements of civil lawsuits, including a $350,000 payment to Marcus Alston, Antjuan Hardy, Antonieo Hardy and Lester Jones. Additional settlement authorizations total $52,750 for other claims. The council will also receive memoranda on budget questions, a free‑fare pilot, language‑access plans, and an AI policy request, and will refer items to various standing committees.

• Authorize $350,000 settlement for Marcus Alston, Antjuan Hardy, Antonieo Hardy and Lester Jones (Case No. 21-11944)
• Authorize $40,000 settlement for Sean Dillion v. Detroit Fire Department (Case No. 25-002093)
• Authorize $7,750 settlement for Level 1 Physical Therapy (Case No. 24-174966-GC)
• Authorize $4,500 settlement for Auro Rehab Services LLC (Case No. 24-156321)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1806 Leverette in Corktown (17‑year tax abatement)

The City Council approved the March 17 session journal (5‑0). It approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the rehabilitation of a single‑family house at 1806 Leverette (7‑0). A resolution urging the state to reduce delinquent property‑tax fees was approved (6‑0). A settlement with LLP Services Inc. was postponed for one week (6‑0).

• Approved Journal of March 17, 2026 session (5-0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 1806 Leverette rehab (7-0)
• Approved resolution urging state to reduce delinquent property‑tax fees (6-0)
• Postponed settlement in lawsuit of LLP Services Inc. (6-0)
• Referred Office of CFO revenue estimating conference report to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Referred McCampbell memoranda on FY27 budget follow‑ups to Budget Committee (5-0)
• Referred settlement of Auro Rehab Services LLC lawsuit to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)
• Referred settlement of Sean Dlanor Dillon lawsuit to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on the City of Detroit’s proposed fiscal year 2026‑2027 budget. Council members will listen to presentations from the Office of Budget and accept public comments. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on proposed FY 2026‑2027 Detroit city budget (Office of Budget)
• Roll call of council members
• Public comment period

The March 30, 2026 meeting began with roll call and a public hearing on the proposed FY 2026‑2027 budget. Public comments were heard from several residents. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded in the minutes.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will approve the meeting minutes and hear public comment before reviewing unfinished business items such as a resolution for Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week, landlord‑tenant compliance memos, and an eviction‑moratorium request. New business includes multiple contract authorizations for case‑management software ($2,354,200), emergency residential and commercial demolitions, an EMS software add‑on ($1,832,312.11), and grant appropriations for Safe Streets ($12,500,000), Aviation Education ($20,000) and Lead‑Based Paint Hazard Reduction ($7,750,000). The committee will also consider a resolution recognizing Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week and funding for a Dangerous Buildings tracking system.

• Contract 6007626 – $2,354,200 for case‑management software (Noble Child Inc., Novi, MI)
• Contract 3091451 – $81,890 for emergency commercial demolition of 3916 Joy Road (DMC Consultants Inc.)
• FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant – $12,500,000 total (federal share $10,000,000, city match $2,500,000)
• FY 2025 Lead‑Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program – $7,750,000 total funding
• Resolution to recognize Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the March 23, 2026 minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It moved several funding items and contracts to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, including a $12.5 M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant and a $7.75 M lead‑paint hazard reduction grant. All motions were carried unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved March 23, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Sent FY 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All grant ($12,500,000) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent FY 2025 Lead‑Based Paint Hazard Reduction Program grant ($7,750,000) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007626 for case management software ($2,354,200) to President's Office (2-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007742 for WIC services ($1,143,600) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6005805‑A2 for Eastern Market roadway improvements ($2,428,321.21) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006103‑A2 amendment ($14,685.72 increase) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006277‑A3 extension for Gordie Howe bridge health impact assessment ($1,000,000) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold budget hearings for FY2027. Items include the Office of the Ombudsperson, Office of the Inspector General, Board of Ethics, Board of Review, and City Council and its divisions. No decisions are indicated; the committee will hear the presented budget documents.

• Review of Office of the Ombudsperson FY2027 budget
• Review of Office of the Inspector General FY2027 budget
• Review of Board of Ethics FY2027 budget
• Review of Board of Review FY2027 budget
• Review of City Council and divisions FY2027 budget

The Detroit City Council voted to add a series of line items (7, 8, 9, 10, 12‑14, 19, 22‑23, 26‑29, 32‑40, 42‑44, 46, 48‑49) to the Closing Resolution. A motion to remove line items 9 and 23 was also approved. Four separate health‑related motions were each passed unanimously with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved addition of line items 7, 8, 9, 10, 12‑14, 19, 22‑23, 26‑29, 32‑40, 42‑44, 46, 48‑49 to Closing Resolution
• Approved removal of line items 9 and 23
• Approved two health motions proposed by Johnson (8‑0)
• Approved three health motions proposed by Tate (8‑0)
• Approved three health motions proposed by Benson (8‑0)
• Approved one health motion proposed by Whitfield‑Calloway (8‑0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2027 fiscal year. The committee will review funding requests and operations for multiple city departments and offices.

• FY2027 budget hearing for the Mayor's Office
• FY2027 budget hearing for Human, Homeless and Family Services
• FY2027 budget hearing for the Office of the City Clerk
• FY2027 budget hearing for the Department of Elections
• Review of 2027 voting equipment

The Detroit City Council adopted several funding allocations, including $350,000 for a CRIO disparity study, $40,000 for a historic Fort Wayne study, and $500,000 for a lead‑based paint program. It also approved the next phase of the Brightmoor Project, a $1 million recurring allocation, and a $500,000 workforce‑housing initiative. Additional program motions were passed, such as installing littering‑and‑dumping signs and requiring quarterly homelessness reports.

• Approved $350,000 for CRIO Disparity Study (vote 7-0)
• Approved $40,000 for Historic Fort Wayne Study (vote 7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Lead‑Based Paint Program (vote 7-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Workforce Housing (vote not recorded)
• Approved $1 million recurring allocation to Executive Session (vote not recorded)
• Approved funding for next phase of Brightmoor Project (vote 8-0)
• Approved installation of littering & illegal dumping signs (vote 8-0)
• Approved quarterly homelessness reports to Council (vote 5-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold two budget hearings on March 26, 2026. The first hearing at 10:00 a.m. will review the Department of Public Works/Greater Detroit Resource Recovery Authority FY 2027 budget daily report. The second hearing at 2:00 p.m. will review the Housing and Revitalization Department FY 2027 budget daily report. Public comment will follow each hearing.

• DPW‑GDDRA FY 2027 budget daily report (attachment)
• Housing and Revitalization Department FY 2027 budget daily report (attachment)
• Public comment period after each budget hearing

During the March 26 budget hearing, the council voted on several budget items. Motions to place the overall budget and a legacy‑owners resolution into closing resolutions passed unanimously. The council also approved a $2 million funding allocation and a 0 % interest loan program, each with a 7‑0 vote. Additional motions to consider underutilized buildings and further budget discussion were approved 7‑0.

• Approved placement of the budget into a Closing Resolution (8‑0)
• Approved Closing Resolution for legacy owners (7‑0)
• Approved 0 % interest loan program in Executive Session (7‑0)
• Approved $2 million funding allocation to Executive Session (7‑0)
• Approved consideration of underutilized buildings in Executive Session (7‑0)
• Approved further discussion on the budget (7‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a zoning change for 4094 Duane Street. The body is also reviewing several contracts for emergency shelter expansion and a project plan for the Music Hall expansion.

• Public hearing to rezone 4094 Duane Street from R2 to SDI Special Development District
• Music Hall Expansion Project plan including a new 108,000 square foot building
• Emergency shelter bed expansion contracts for Neighborhood Service Organization ($471,947.60) and All Things Women ($203,484)
• Proposed sale of 1225, 1235, and 1241 Springwells St. for $24,600.00
• Lease of 127 Campbell for Gordy Howe International Bridge Project Staging ($28,800)

The committee approved the March 19 minutes (3‑0). It moved a proposed zoning reclassification for 4094 Duane Street from R2 to a Special Development District to a formal session (3‑0). Several contract authorizations and legislative resolutions were also referred to a formal session with unanimous votes. All motions carried by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 19 minutes (3‑0)
• Moved zoning amendment for 4094 Duane St. to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007707 lease of 127 Campbell ($28,800) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6004900-A4 ARP A funding extension ($2,875,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved emergency shelter expansion contracts (6007424‑A1 $471,947.60; 6006779‑A1 $203,484) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Music Hall Expansion project introduction and public hearing to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved resolution supporting Michigan House Bills 5660 & 5661 to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved resolution opposing Michigan House Bills 5529‑5532 to formal session (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several high-value contracts for street maintenance equipment and various event permits. The body will also consider a time extension for fire boat repairs and a contract for sustainability fiduciary services.

• Contract for construction partition equipment with Alta Equipment Company for $11,392,663.00
• Contract for construction partition equipment with Michigan Cat for $11,234,438.00
• Contract for construction partition equipment with MacQueen for $10,111,115.20
• Permit requests for Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta, Gourdy's Pumpkin Run, and Growler Gallop
• Contract for Bomb Disposal Unit remount and repair services with Macqueen Equipment LLC for $349,988.00

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved eight items to be sent to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve. All motions passed unanimously with a 2-0 vote (Council President Young and Council Member Benson). The approvals include three event petitions and five service contracts.

• Approved Cinco de Mayo Parade petition to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved Gourdy's Pumpkin Run petition to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved Growler Gallop petition to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved Macallister Machinery contract ( $11,234,438.00 ) to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved Alta Equipment contract ( $11,392,663.00 ) to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved MacQueen Equipment contract ( $10,111,115.20 ) to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved Brown Equipment Company contract ( $756,840.00 ) to send to formal session (2-0)
• Approved R & R Fire Truck Repair contract ( $150,001.00 ) to send to formal session (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine council members, will hold three budget hearing sessions on March 25, 2026. The agenda includes presentations from the General Services/Recreation Department (FY 2026‑27), the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (FY 2027), and the Non‑Departmental/Capital/Debt division (FY 2027), each with an attached budget document. Public comment will be allowed after each hearing. The meeting is phone‑only.

• General Services/Recreation Department budget presentation (FY 2026‑27) – attachment GSD Dept-FY 2026-27-3-25-26.pdf
• Office of the Chief Financial Officer budget presentation (FY 2027) – attachment OCFO 2027 Budget Daily.pdf
• Non‑Departmental/Capital/Debt budget presentation (FY 2027) – attachment Non-dept-FY 2027- Budget Daily Report -3-25-26.pdf
• Public comment periods after each budget hearing
• Meeting conducted by phone only

The Budget, Finance & Audit Committee voted 7‑0 to raise General Services/Recreation department positions from 33 to 57 full‑time equivalents. It also approved a new recurring $1 million security line‑item with a 7‑0 vote. Later, the committee approved a Smart Bonding measure by a 6‑0 vote.

• Increase General Services/Recreation staff to 57 FTEs (approved 7-0)
• Add $1 million recurring security line‑item (approved 7-0)
• Approve Smart Bonding measure (approved 6-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's monthly report and consider resolutions urging the state and Wayne County to reduce property tax fees and foreclosures. The committee will also discuss a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for a historic home in Corktown.

• Review monthly financial report for seven months ended January 31, 2026
• Consider resolution urging state to reduce fees for delinquent property taxes
• Consider resolution urging Wayne County Treasurer to pause foreclosures for owner-occupied homes
• Review NEZ certificate application for rehabilitating a single-family home at 1806 Leverette
• Review budget hearing follow-ups for Media Services, Detroit Public Library, and DWSD

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes (2‑0) and received and filed the City’s financial report for the seven months ended January 31, 2026 (3‑0). It moved the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for 1806 Leverette to a Formal Session without a recommendation (3‑0) and sent a draft resolution urging the state to reduce fees and interest on delinquent property taxes with a recommendation to approve (3‑0). The committee also ordered several budget‑hearing memoranda to be reconsidered in one week and suspended member reports.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0)
• Received & filed seven‑month financial report (3-0)
• Sent 1806 Leverette NEZ application to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Sent draft resolution urging state to reduce delinquent tax fees with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Ordered multiple budget‑hearing memoranda to be brought back in one week (3-0)
• Suspended member reports (motion passed, vote not recorded)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider authorizations for settlements of several lawsuits against the City of Detroit. Items include a $4,000,000 settlement for Lavone Hill (Police Department), a $60,000 settlement for Kenneth Mann (Public Works), a $15,000 settlement for Eric Lloyd, and other smaller settlements. The committee will also review memoranda on amendments to the Tenant’s Rights Commission and on AI and Oracle system policies.

• Settlement of $4,000,000 for Lavone Hill v City of Detroit (Police Department)
• Settlement of $60,000 for Kenneth Mann v City of Detroit (Public Works)
• Settlement of $15,000 for Eric Lloyd v Auto Club Group Insurance Company (City of Detroit)
• Settlement of $255,000 for McCann, Renard, et al v City of Detroit (Department of Transportation)
• Settlement of $2,861 for Navit Solutions, LLC dba Rapid RX Pharmacy v City of Detroit (Department of Transportation)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee unanimously approved a series of settlement and indemnification motions, including a $4,000,000 settlement for Lavone Hill and a $60,000 settlement for Kenneth Mann. Additional settlements ranging from $2,861 to $255,000 were also approved. The committee removed a Law Department agenda item and scheduled follow‑up items for future meetings.

• Approved $4,000,000 settlement for Lavone Hill lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $60,000 settlement for Kenneth Mann lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $255,000 settlement for Renard McCann lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $2,861 settlement for Navit Solutions lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $25,001 settlement for Bloomfield Hills Surgery Center lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement for Ronald Cross lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $67,500 settlement for Damon Ashe lawsuit (2-0)
• Removed Law Department status item from agenda (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several legal settlements and resolutions regarding property tax relief. The body is also processing budget hearing follow-up memoranda for various city departments.

• Proposed $4,000,000 settlement for Lavone Hill v City of Detroit
• Proposed $255,000 settlement for McCann, Renard, et al v City of Detroit
• Proposed $60,000 settlement for Kenneth Mann v City of Detroit
• Draft resolution urging the State to reduce fees and interest for delinquent property taxes
• Draft resolution urging Wayne County Treasurer for a 2026 moratorium on owner-occupied home foreclosures

The council approved the journal of the March 10, 2026 session with a 6‑0 vote. All other items were referred to various standing committees without a vote.

• Approved journal of March 10, 2026 session (6-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold budget hearings for the Law Department, the 36th District Court, the Detroit Police Department, and the Board of Police Commissioners. Each department will present its FY 2027 budget daily report. The meeting also includes public comment periods.

• Law Department FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• 36th District Court FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• Detroit Police Department FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• Board of Police Commissioners FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• Public comment sessions

The March 23, 2026 budget hearings covered the Law Department, the 36th District Court, and the Detroit Police Department. Several motions were introduced, but the minutes do not record any approvals, denials, or vote tallies for those items. No substantive actions were documented as decided during the session.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will approve meeting minutes and discuss several unfinished‑business memoranda. New business focuses on authorizing multiple contracts, including a $11,741,450.14 increase for ADA Complementary Paratransit Services. Other items include grant extensions, uniform purchases, and a resolution declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison Day.

• Contract 6005361-A2 – $11,741,450.14 increase for ADA Paratransit services (Delray United Action Council, 275 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit)
• Contract 6005876-A1 – $390,000 grant extension for CommunityLogiq Software Inc. (1505‑700 Pender St W, Vancouver, BC)
• Contract 6007702 – $995,269.80 grant for Ending the HIV Epidemic plan (Wayne State University Adult Clinic, 100 Antoinette, Detroit)
• Contract 6007733 – $100,000 for tow‑truck parts, maintenance and repair (Worldwide Equipment Sales of Michigan, 31145 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia)
• Resolution declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison Day

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 3‑0 on several contract and resolution items, recommending they be sent to a Formal Session for approval. Major items include an $11,741,450.14 increase to the ADA Paratransit services contract, extensions and new contracts for public works, police uniforms, and health programs. Two resolutions to honor Dawn Ison Day and designate March 2026 as Women’s History Month were also recommended for approval.

• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6005361-A2 (ADA Paratransit services) with $11,741,450.14 increase (total $18,447,122.49) to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6005876-A1 (CommunityLogiq software extension) $390,000 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6006115-A3 (DPD 2nd Precinct construction) $5,418,700 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6007768 (TEO uniforms for DDOT) $324,295 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6007733 (Tow truck parts) $100,000 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6006408-A4 (Stabilization of commercial structures) $634,011 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Resolution declaring March 18 as Dawn Ison Day to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Resolution establishing March 2026 as Women’s History Month to Formal Session (3‑0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for several city departments. The body will review budget reports for the 2026-27 fiscal year.

• Budget hearing: Human Resources Department
• Budget hearing: Employment Solutions Department
• Budget hearing: Coleman A. Young International Airport
• Budget hearing: Health Department

During the Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee meeting, council members approved several funding motions and policy resolutions. A $250,000 allocation from marijuana excise tax revenue was directed to the Family Substance Use Prevention line item, and $75,000 was approved for child‑resistant storage of edible products. Additional motions placed Guaranteed Income and Baby Bonds into the Closing Resolution and moved several health‑related items to Executive Session.

• Allocate $75,000 for child‑resistant storage of edibles (5‑0)
• Allocate $250,000 from marijuana excise tax to Family Substance Use Prevention (5‑0)
• Increase family substance misuse funding from 2% to 10% of mandated amount (5‑0)
• Put Guaranteed Income into Closing Resolution (5‑0)
• Put Baby Bonds into Closing Resolutions (5‑0)
• Move Mental/Behavioral Health Services at recreation centers to Executive Session (8‑0)
• Move research study on COVID effects to Executive Session (8‑0)
• Move Childhood Lead Prevention Program to Executive Session (8‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review four event permit petitions for Apex Events Grand Slam, The White Dinner Party, a Walk MS fundraiser, and an Hightail to Ale 5k race. It will also consider a $3,000,000 contract for tree trimming and removal on Wyoming Street, a $16,630 federal wildlife grant, and a $70,000 sculpture donation for Eliza Howell Park.

• $3,000,000 tree trimming and removal contract (J‑Mac Tree & Debris LLC) for 14390 Wyoming Street, three‑year period
• $16,630 United States Fish & Wildlife Service Bird Meadow grant (total project cost $33,755)
• $70,000 donation of a permanent sculpture for the bioswale area in Eliza Howell Park
• Petition for Apex Events Grand Slam 2026 at 1526 Broadway on April 3, 2026 (9:00 AM‑5:00 PM)
• Petition for Walk MS – Detroit at The Aretha Franklin Amphitheater on May 3, 2026 (8:30 AM‑12:00 PM)

The committee approved the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It then moved eight pending petitions and contracts to new business, each passing with a 3‑0 vote. The items include event permits, a tree‑trimming contract, a federal wildlife grant, and a sculpture donation.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2026 (2-0)
• Moved Apex Events "Grand Slam 2026" petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Rodney Howell "The White Dinner Party" petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Walk MS - Detroit" petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved RF Events "Hightail to Ale 5k" petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007608 tree‑trimming contract to new business (3-0)
• Moved USFWS Bird Meadow Grant acceptance to new business (3-0)
• Moved donation of permanent sculpture to new business (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will conduct a series of FY 2027 budget hearings. Hearings will cover the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Corporation, Local Development Finance Authority, Planning and Development Department, the Auditor General, and the Department of Innovation and Technology. Public comment periods are scheduled after the hearings.

• FY 2027 budget hearing for DEGC, DDA, EDC, LDFA, BFRA, EWCIA
• FY 2027 budget hearing for Planning and Development Department
• FY 2027 budget hearing for Auditor General
• FY 2027 budget hearing for Department of Innovation and Technology
• Public comment sessions following the budget hearings

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee met on March 19, 2026 with a quorum of eight members. Committee members presented budget materials for the DEGC, Planning and Development, Auditor General, and Department of Innovation and Technology and proposed several executive‑session motions. The minutes do not show any motions being adopted, rejected, or any vote tallies, so no formal decisions were recorded.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review several contract amendments, including an ARPA‑funded public‑facility upgrade at 531 Belmont, a mineral‑rights lease with Detroit Salt Company at 12841 Sanders Street, and a CDBG loan‑servicing contract with Revela, Inc. It will also consider a resolution urging the Detroit Housing Commission to promote the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program. Additional items include updates on the Leland House NAP request and a Community Benefits Ordinance report.

• Contract 6006558‑A2: $77,267.50 increase (total $168,421.50) for accessibility upgrades at Stafford House, 531 Belmont, Detroit (ARPA funding)
• Contract 6007474‑A2: Lease amendment for mineral extraction by Detroit Salt Co. at 12841 Sanders St.; lease rate $45/acre + 4% annual increase, royalty greater of $0.52 or 3.24% of net sale price per ton, extended through Dec 31 2055
• Contract 6007575: $240,138 CDBG contract with Revela, Inc. for loan servicing of Home Investor Loan Portfolio, located at 6001 Cass Ave, 5th floor, through June 30 2027
• Resolution urging promotion of the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program by the Detroit Housing Commission
• NAP request for Leland House Apartments, 400 Bagley Street

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved several memoranda and unanimously recommended four contracts and a housing voucher resolution for the formal session agenda. The contracts include a $77,267.50 ARPA-funded facility upgrade, a lease amendment for Detroit Salt Company, and a $240,138 CDBG loan‑servicing agreement. The committee also supported a resolution to promote the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program.

• Approved motion to receive and file Council Member Latisha Johnson housing voucher memorandum (2-0)
• Approved motion to bring back Council Member Mary Waters NAP Suit Request memo for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved motion to bring back Council Member Latisha Johnson Hantz Farms purchase agreement memo for 2 weeks (3-0)
• Approved motion to receive and file Civil Rights Department Community Benefits Ordinance report (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6006558 amendment ($77,267.50 increase) sent to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6007474-A2 lease amendment sent to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6007575 CDBG loan servicing contract ($240,138) sent to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution urging promotion of the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program sent to formal session agenda (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold FY 2027 budget hearings for the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Department of Appeals and Hearings, the Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department, and the Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity Department. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearings. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of budget presentations and discussion.

• Detroit Institute of Arts FY 2027 budget hearing (report attached)
• Department of Appeals and Hearings FY 2027 budget hearing (report attached)
• Buildings, Safety Engineering and Environmental Department FY 2027 budget hearing (report attached)
• Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity Department FY 2027 budget hearing (report attached)
• Public comment periods before and after hearings

During the March 18 budget hearing the council voted to approve the entire city budget (8‑0) and to allow the Office of Development Authority into an executive session (6‑0). It also authorized the law department’s work with BSEED (7‑0) and funded a language‑access program with $200,000 (7‑0).

• Approved entire city budget in executive session (8‑0)
• Approved ODA to executive session (6‑0)
• Authorized law department work with BSEED (7‑0)
• Approved $200,000 for language‑access program (7‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review and act on several contract amendments, including a $791,000 increase to a parking contract for city employees. It will also consider a proposed fire‑code ordinance update, multiple legal settlements, and a request to accept a $256,842.44 election‑security grant. Additional items include the appointment of Raymond Lozano to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and other contract authorizations.

• Contract No. 6007184-A1: $791,000 increase (total $1,127,000) for parking spaces for city employees, LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC
• Contract No. 6007646: $375,000 for legal services with The Miller Law Firm, P.C.
• Contract No. 3091430: $481,022.69 for Proofpoint email cyber‑security subscription renewal
• Settlement of Kimberly Wroblewski lawsuit: $50,000 payment to the City of Detroit
• FY 2024 Election Security Reimbursement Grant: $256,842.44 awarded to the City of Detroit

The committee approved the March 11, 2026 meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. Several items, including the appointment of Raymond Lozano to the Detroit Land Bank Authority and a fire‑code amendment, were deferred to a formal session. The Board of Ethics recommendation was also moved to a formal session with a recommendation to deny. The resolution rescinding the Auto Rehab LP settlement was removed from the agenda.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Moved appointment of Raymond Lozano to Detroit Land Bank Authority to formal session (2-0)
• Brought back fire‑code amendment discussion in 3 weeks (2-0)
• Moved Board of Ethics recommendation to deny to formal session (2-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Council Member Denzel McCampbell (2-0)
• Moved LAZ Parking contract amendment for parking spaces to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Miller Law Firm legal services contract to formal session (2-0)
• Removed rescinded Auto Rehab LP settlement resolution from agenda (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the Mayor’s proposed FY2026‑2027 budget and four‑year financial plan, which totals $1.55 billion for the General Fund and $3 billion across all city funds. It will also consider a revenue‑sharing resolution tied to Senate Bills 559‑561 and House Bills 4311‑4312, an audit of the American Rescue Plan Act Neighborhood Beautification Initiative, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a new house at 2505 Townsend Street. Additional memoranda request state action to reduce delinquent property‑tax fees and a county moratorium on property‑tax foreclosures.

• Review of FY2026‑2027 Mayor Proposed Budget & Four‑Year Financial Plan ($1.55 B General Fund, $3 B total)
• Revenue Sharing Resolution linked to Senate Bills 559‑561 and House Bills 4311‑4312
• Audit of the American Rescue Plan Act – Neighborhood Beautification Initiative
• NEZ certificate application for a new single‑family house at 2505 Townsend Street
• Requests for resolutions to reduce delinquent property‑tax fees and to impose a county moratorium on property‑tax foreclosures

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the March 11, 2026 minutes and unanimously moved several items forward. It received and filed the audit of the ARPA Neighborhood Beautification Initiative and the FY 2026‑2027 Mayor’s proposed budget and four‑year financial plan. The committee also sent the 2505 Townsend Street Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application to the formal session with a recommendation to approve, and set several council memoranda to be revisited in the coming weeks.

• Approved March 11, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Brought back resolution on Senate Bills 559‑561 & House Bills 4311‑4312 for one month (3‑0)
• Received & filed audit of ARPA Neighborhood Beautification Initiative (3‑0)
• Received & filed FY 2026‑2027 Mayor Proposed Budget & Four‑Year Financial Plan (3‑0)
• Sent 2505 Townsend St NEZ certificate application to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Set to bring back memorandum urging state to reduce interest/fees on delinquent property taxes in one week (3‑0)
• Set to bring back memorandum urging Wayne County Treasurer moratorium on property tax foreclosures in one week (3‑0)
• Set to bring back memorandum on media services budget questions in two weeks (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider the Mayor’s FY2026‑27 proposed budget and four‑year financial plan, which totals $1.55 billion for General Fund operations and $3 billion across all city funds. The session also includes a $95,000 settlement payment in the Clark v. City lawsuit, several contract actions, and appointments to city boards. Items will be referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Review of FY2026‑27 Mayor Proposed Budget & Four‑Year Financial Plan ($1.55 B General Fund, $3 B total)
• Settlement payment of $95,000 to resolve Clark v. John Williams and City of Detroit lawsuit
• Contract No. 6005876‑A1 amendment extending to Dec 20 2026, total amount $390,000
• Contract No. 6007636 for community outreach to housing‑instability residents, amount $107,000
• Appointment of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics (term through Feb 2031)

The council unanimously referred the Mayor's proposed FY 2026‑27 budget, totaling $1.55 billion for General Fund operations and $3 billion across all city funds, to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee. It also approved several settlements, event permits, neighborhood enterprise zone certificates, and an ethics board appointment, while rejecting a land‑bank authority appointment.

• Referred FY 2026‑27 budget (total $1.55 B GF, $3 B all funds) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee – vote 7‑0
• Approved $95,000 settlement in Clark v. Williams – vote 7‑0
• Approved $7,150 settlement in Advanced Sports & Spine Management case – vote 8‑0
• Approved petition for Grand Slam 2026 event at 1526 Broadway – vote 7‑0
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 3302 Harrison – vote 8‑0
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 740 Pingree – vote 8‑0
• Approved appointment of Carolyn Carter to Board of Ethics – vote 8‑0
• Did not approve appointment of Donna Givens Davidson to Detroit Land Bank Authority – vote 7‑1 (1 objection)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a series of FY 2027 budget hearings. The agenda includes presentations from the Fire Department, Construction and Demolition Department, Detroit Transportation Corporation (People Mover), and the Department of Transportation. Council members may ask questions and consider the departments’ budget proposals. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearings.

• Fire Department – FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• Construction and Demolition Department – FY 2027 budget daily report presentation
• Detroit Transportation Corporation – FY 2027 People Mover budget daily report presentation
• Department of Transportation – FY 2027 budget daily report presentation

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee met on March 16, 2026. Various departments presented updates, including the Fire Department, Construction and Demolition, and the Detroit Transportation Corporation. Motions were introduced for a free‑fare pilot and additional benches, but no vote outcomes were recorded. No substantive decisions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider and authorize several grant and city‑funded contracts for health programs, including opioid settlement administration, HIV services, and WIC services. It will also review a proposed ordinance to regulate rental application and pre‑tenancy fees. Additional items include dangerous building findings and updates on flood response and demolition liens.

• Contract 6007651 – $1,500,000.00 for Rx Kids Program administration (Michigan State University)
• Contract 6007663 – $4,326,180.53 for HIV program administration (Henry Ford Health System)
• Contract 6007700 – $428,306.01 for Ending the HIV Epidemic plan (Wayne State University)
• Contract 6007668 – $5,976,690.32 for HIV program administration (Health Emergency Lifeline Programs)
• Proposed ordinance to regulate rental application and pre‑tenancy fees

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee unanimously (3-0) voted to forward six contract resolutions to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve each. The contracts cover the Rx Kids program, HIV services, Ryan White AIDS program, Minority AIDS Initiative, WIC services, and a light‑duty vehicle repair contract. The committee also approved receiving and filing several reports and memoranda, all by unanimous vote.

• Send Contract No. 6007651 (Rx Kids Program) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Send Contract No. 6007663 (Minority AIDS Initiative – HIV services) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Send Contract No. 6007700 (Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Send Contract No. 6007668 (Minority AIDS Initiative – HIV services, Health Emergency Lifeline Programs) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Send Contract No. 6007718 (WIC Services) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Send Contract No. 6007726 (Light Duty Vehicle, Truck Repair and Maintenance Services) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Receive & file Dangerous Buildings Findings report for Feb. 27, 2026 (3-0)
• Receive & file Legislative Policy Division report on housing and rental fee ordinances (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a series of budget hearings for several city departments. Presentations include the Board of Zoning Appeals, Public Lighting Department, Detroit Public Library, Media Services, and Detroit Water and Sewerage Department. The committee will review the FY 2026‑2027 budget documents submitted by each department. No decisions are indicated; the meetings are for review and public comment.

• Board of Zoning Appeals – FY 2026‑2027 budget presentation
• Public Lighting Department – FY 2026 and FY 2027 budget reports
• Detroit Public Library – FY 2027 budget daily
• Media Services – budget daily report
• Detroit Water and Sewerage Department – FY 2027 budget daily

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee met for a series of budget hearings covering zoning, public lighting, the library, media services, and the water and sewerage department. Procedural motions were made to move the library millage, a literacy impact study, media services, and water department items to executive session. No vote tallies or formal approvals were recorded.

• Closed library hearing with resolution to issue millage (executive session)
• Approved 5‑year impact study on literacy for the library (executive session)
• Moved Media Services agenda items to executive session
• Moved Detroit Water and Sewerage Department agenda items to executive session

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for several organizations. These sessions involve the Office of Budget, the Office of Contracting and Procurement, and the Legislative Policy Division.

• Budget hearing for Detroit Building Authority
• Budget hearing for Eastern Market (FY 2027)
• Budget hearing for Museum of African American History
• Budget hearing for Detroit Land Bank Authority (FY 2027)

The Budget, Finance & Audit Committee moved marketer property discussions to an executive session (vote 8-0). It approved a $300,000 budget request for Eastern Market by sending it to an executive session (vote 9-0). It also approved a $240,000 request for a new grant program by sending it to an executive session (vote 7-0). No other motions recorded a vote.

• Motion to move marketer properties into Executive Session – passed 8-0
• Motion to send $300,000 Eastern Market request to Executive Session – passed 9-0
• Motion to send $240,000 New Grant Program request to Executive Session – passed 7-0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing several zoning changes and property transfers. The body is discussing a proposed ordinance to create a Planned Development District for the GLWA Freud Pump Station and evaluating a request to down-zone the Covergirls adult cabaret.

• Proposed rezoning of 672-700 Conner Street and 675-703 Navahoe Street from R2 to PD for GLWA Freud Pump Station
• Request to down-zone 10631 Whittier Avenue (Covergirls adult cabaret)
• Corrective resolution for the sale of 563 Harper Ave to Jackson Land Holding Company, LLC
• Community Benefits Ordinance Biannual Report for Future of Health
• Request for resolution in support of Michigan House Bills 5660 and 5661

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee met on March 12, 2026 and took several actions. It unanimously approved receiving the down‑zoning report for 10631 Whittier Avenue and approved sending a proposed ordinance that would re‑zone several Conner and Navahoe Street properties and set a public hearing to the formal session. The committee also approved sending a corrective resolution to sell 563 Harper Ave to Jackson Land Holding Company, LLC, and referred additional memoranda for further action.

• Received and filed down‑zoning report for 10631 Whittier Ave (3‑0)
• Sent proposed zoning amendment for Conner and Navahoe Streets to formal session with recommendation to approve and set public hearing (3‑0)
• Sent corrective resolution authorizing sale of 563 Harper Ave to Jackson Land Holding Company, LLC to formal session (3‑0)
• Referred memorandum on Michigan House Bills 5660 and 5661 to Legislative Policy Division, to bring back in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Brought back status memorandum for Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Option to be drafted in 1 week (3‑0)
• Brought back status memorandum for NAP Suit Request – Leland House Apartments to be drafted in 1 week (3‑0)
• Brought back status memorandum for M4 Green Buffer Text Amendment to be drafted in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Brought back Community Benefits Ordinance biannual report for future of health to be drafted in 1 week (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider five petitions to hold public events at Hart Plaza, Roosevelt Park, and other city parks in 2026. Each petition includes requested dates, set‑up and tear‑down times, and a recommendation for approval from the Mayor's Office and other city departments. The committee will also receive a confidential memorandum from the Law Department concerning the Detroit Public Library Bond Issuance Authority.

• Petition #2026-032 – Washington Entertainment requests the "Ribs R&B Music Festival" at Hart Plaza, Aug 7‑9 2026 (setup Aug 6, tear‑down Aug 10).
• Petition #2026-036 – BLK GRL CONGLOMERATE requests the "Black Girl Picnic" at Roosevelt Park, Aug 15 2026 (setup 10 AM, tear‑down 7‑9 PM).
• Petition #2026-037 – March of Dimes requests the "March for Babies" at Roosevelt Park, Jun 13 2026 (setup Jun 12, tear‑down Jun 13).
• Petition #2026-035 – Michigan Humane requests the "Michigan Humane TAILGATE! Run. Walk. Adopt." at Roosevelt Park, Joe Louis Greenway, and Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park, May 9 2026 (setup May 7‑8, tear‑down May 9‑10).
• Law Department memo – confidential report on Detroit Public Library Bond Issuance Authority (dated Feb 26 2026).

The committee approved the modified minutes from March 5, 2026 (3‑0). It voted to forward petitions for the Ribs R&B Music Festival, Black Girl Picnic, March for Babies, and Michigan Humane Tailgate to the formal session agenda, each with a recommendation to approve (each motion carried 3‑0). The committee also approved receiving and filing a confidential Law Department memorandum on the Detroit Public Library Bond Issuance Authority (3‑0). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved modification and approval of March 5 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Ribs R&B Music Festival petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Black Girl Picnic petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding March for Babies petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Michigan Humane Tailgate petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved receiving and filing Law Department confidential memorandum on Detroit Public Library Bond Issuance Authority (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications for the rehabilitation of houses at 3302 Harrison in the North Corktown area and at 740 Pingree in the Central Detroit Christian area. The committee will also receive reports requested on Detroit Public Schools debt and on the requirements to amend interest rates and fees for delinquent taxes. These items are presented for discussion and possible referral, with no decisions recorded in the agenda.

• NEZ certificate application for house rehab at 3302 Harrison (North Corktown NEZ)
• NEZ certificate application for house rehab at 740 Pingree (Central Detroit Christian NEZ)
• Request for a report on Detroit Public Schools (DPS) debt
• Request for a report on amending interest rates and fees on delinquent taxes
• Audit of the American Rescue Plan Act – Neighborhood Beautification Initiative program operations

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the minutes from the March 4 meeting. It also approved several pending items, including a request to evaluate delinquent‑tax interest rates, a follow‑up audit report, and moving two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications to a formal session. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Received & filed memorandum on delinquent‑tax interest and fees (3-0)
• Scheduled audit report on American Rescue Plan Act – Neighborhood Beautification Initiative to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Moved NEZ certificate application for 3302 Harrison to formal session (3-0)
• Moved NEZ certificate application for 740 Pingree to formal session (3-0)
• Received & filed request for report on Detroit Public Schools debt (3-0)
• Received & filed request for report on amending interest rates and fees for delinquent taxes (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will discuss status updates on several contracts, including a $791,000 increase to Contract No. 6007184-A1 for parking spaces for city employees. New business includes appointments of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics and Donna Givens Davidson to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, as well as a proposal for a two‑year moratorium on data‑center development. The committee will also consider legal services contracts and settlement payments related to city lawsuits.

• Amendment to Contract No. 6007184-A1 increasing funds by $791,000 for parking spaces (total $1,127,000)
• Contract No. 6007646 for legal services with The Miller Law Firm, $375,000
• Contract No. 3091430 for Proofpoint email‑cybersecurity subscription renewal, $481,022.69
• Appointment of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics (effective immediately, expires Feb 26 2031)
• Resolution request for a two‑year moratorium on data‑center development

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the March 4, 2026 minutes (2‑0). It sent recommendations to the formal session to approve the appointments of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics (2‑0) and Donna Givens Davidson to the Detroit Land Bank Authority (3‑0). The committee also approved a $107,000 contract for community outreach to Detroit Peoples Community (3‑0), a $7,150 settlement of the Advanced Sports lawsuit (3‑0), and a two‑year moratorium on data‑center development (3‑0).

• Approved March 4, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda to approve appointment of Carolyn Carter to Board of Ethics (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda to approve appointment of Donna Givens Davidson to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda to approve contract 6007636 for community outreach ($107,000) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda to approve settlement of Advanced Sports lawsuit ($7,150) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda to approve two-year moratorium on data center development (3-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will conduct budget hearings for the Port Authority, the Historical Museum, the Zoological Society, and Municipal Parking. Each hearing will allow the respective agency to present its budget request. Public comment periods are scheduled after the Museum and Parking hearings. No other agenda items are listed.

• Port Authority budget hearing
• Historical Museum budget hearing
• Zoological Society budget hearing
• Municipal Parking budget hearing
• Public comment after Museum and Parking hearings

The council approved a $50,000 allocation to senior programs during an executive‑session vote. It also approved funds to increase the font size on the zoo water tower as a closing resolution. No motions were made on municipal parking. Public comment was taken from several residents.

• Approved $50,000 allocation to Senior Programs (Executive Session)
• Approved funds to increase font size on zoo water tower (Closing Resolution)
• No motions made on Municipal Parking

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider a range of items, including health contracts, legal settlements, neighborhood enterprise zone certificates, and appointments. Key decisions include a $4,326,180.53 contract with Henry Ford Health System for HIV services and a $1,500,000 opioid settlement program with Michigan State University. The council will also review a settlement with LLP Construction Services, a petition for the Ribs R&B Music Festival at Hart Plaza, and the appointment of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics.

• Approve $4,326,180.53 contract with Henry Ford Health System for HIV program (Public Health and Safety Committee)
• Approve $1,500,000 contract with Michigan State University for Rx Kids opioid settlement program (Public Health and Safety Committee)
• Approve $216,819 settlement with LLP Construction Services (Law Department)
• Appointment of Carolyn Carter to the Board of Ethics, term 2026‑2031 (Mayor's Office)
• Petition to hold the Ribs R&B Music Festival at Hart Plaza, August 7‑9, 2026 (Mayor's Office)

The council approved the February 24, 2026 meeting journal unanimously (7‑0). All presented items—including two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications, appointments to the Board of Ethics and Land Bank Authority, two lawsuit settlements, and multiple contract and program proposals—were referred to the appropriate standing committees, each with a 7‑0 vote in favor.

• Approved February 24 meeting journal (7‑0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 3302 Harrison to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred appointment of Carolyn Carter to Board of Ethics to Internal Operations Committee (7‑0)
• Referred $50,000 settlement of Kimberly Wroblewski lawsuit to Internal Operations Committee (7‑0)
• Referred petition for "Ribs R&B Music Festival" at Hart Plaza to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (7‑0)
• Referred down‑zone request for 10631 Whittier Avenue to Planning & Economic Development Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007651 for Rx Kids Program to Public Health & Safety Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Dangerous Buildings findings (Feb 27 2026) to Public Health & Safety Committee (7‑0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will meet to receive a presentation on the 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the City of Detroit. The presentation will be delivered by Mayor Mary Sheffield.

• Presentation of the 2026-2027 Recommended Budget for the City of Detroit

Mayor Mary Sheffield presented the recommended 2026‑2027 budget for Detroit. The committee heard public comments from several residents and callers. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded during the meeting.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review a series of emergency demolition contracts and two major grant‑funded health contracts, as well as a $4.3 million fire‑gear replacement contract. Items include demolition of residential and commercial properties, a $4.19 million HIV services contract, and a $2.25 million minority AIDS initiative. The committee will also hear a presentation on Complete Streets projects from the Department of Public Works.

• Contract 6007671 – $4,300,000 for replacement fire turnout gear (Fire)
• Contract 6005088‑A3 – $4,188,842.24 for Ryan White HIV/AIDS program admin (Health)
• Contract 6007682 – $2,250,863.39 for Minority AIDS Initiative program admin (Health)
• Contract 3087855 – $50,000 for emergency residential demolition at 18715 Grand River (Demolition)
• Presentation on Complete Streets Projects from DPW (Public‑Safety)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the March 2, 2026 minutes unanimously. It adopted several motions to bring back or file pending memoranda, each passing 3‑0. The committee moved a series of emergency demolition contracts—including residential and commercial projects ranging from $19,400 to $148,500—to a formal city‑council session, all with 3‑0 votes. It also moved a $4.3 million fire‑gear replacement contract and a $25,000 increase to a HIV/AIDS program contract to new business, each approved 3‑0.

• Approved minutes of March 2, 2026 (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back memorandum on City Cameras in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to receive & file memorandum on ordinance updates (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 3087855 emergency residential demolition ($50,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 3090188 emergency commercial demolition ($148,500) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007671 fire‑gear replacement ($4,300,000) to new business (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6005088 HIV program administrator increase ($25,000) to new business (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings to approve the Brownfield redevelopment of 1728 Michigan Avenue, which proposes a nine‑story, 60‑unit mixed‑use building with commercial space and tenant amenities. The committee will also consider a zoning amendment that changes 656 and 662 Melbourne Street from R3 residential to B4 business district. Additional agenda items include a $590,000 contract increase for Right‑to‑Counsel services, the sale of the city‑owned property at 8605 W Vernor for $150,000, and the termination of the Grobbel Cold Storage Brownfield Plan.

• Public hearing to approve Brownfield redevelopment at 1728 Michigan Ave (9‑story, 60‑unit mixed‑use building)
• Zoning amendment revising 656 and 662 Melbourne Street from R3 to B4 district
• Contract No. 6007355‑A1 increase of $590,000 (total $1,340,000) for Right‑to‑Counsel in CAM Hotline, contractor Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency
• Sale of city property at 8605 W Vernor to 8547 W Vernor LLC for $150,000
• Termination of the Grobbel Cold Storage Brownfield Plan by the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved several motions, all with a 3‑0 vote. It sent a zoning amendment for 656 and 662 Melbourne Street to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. It also forwarded multiple contract, brownfield termination, and property‑sale items to the Formal Session with recommendations to approve, and postponed a public hearing on the 1728 Michigan Avenue redevelopment.

• Zoning amendment for 656 & 662 Melbourne St to B4 – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Contract No. 6007355‑A1 increase of $590,000 for Right To Counsel – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Termination of Grobbel Cold Storage Brownfield Plan – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Termination of Riverbend III Brownfield Plan – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Revocation of Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sale of 8605 W Vernor property for $150,000 – motion to send to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Public notice 300‑ft rule analysis – motion to bring back in 3 weeks (3-0)
• Postponement of public hearing on 1728 Michigan Ave brownfield redevelopment – motion to postpone (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review the Tree Canopy Inventory Capital Plan. It will consider an amendment to Contract No. 6007615, changing the tree‑trimming and removal service period from two to three years with a total amount of $2,000,000. The committee will also hear petitions to hold three community festivals in April at 440 Madison Ave, 350 Madison Ave, and 641 Beaubien St. Additionally, a contract for small engine equipment repairs costing $75,000 will be discussed.

• Presentation of the Tree Canopy Inventory Capital Plan by General Services staff
• Amendment to Contract No. 6007615 – $2,000,000 tree trimming/removal service, extended to three years, contractor Greenstreet Tree Care, location 1885 Baker Road, Dexter, MI
• Petition by Angel's Share, Inc. to hold the "Detroit Home Opener Festival" on April 3, 2026 at 440 Madison Ave
• Petition by Strategi 1, LLC to hold "Opening Daze 2026" on April 3, 2026 at 350 Madison Ave (Music Hall Parking Lot)
• Contract No. 6007675 – $75,000 for small engine equipment repairs, contractor Weingartz Supply Co. Inc, location 32098 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI

The committee approved the February 26 minutes (3‑0) and a $4,000,000 budget amendment for the Forestry Department (3‑0). It also approved an amendment to Contract No. 6007615 to extend tree‑trimming services to three years (2‑0). Several event petitions and a small‑engine equipment contract were referred to the committee, and two memoranda on tree programs were received and filed (each 3‑0).

• Approved February 26 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $4,000,000 Forestry Department budget amendment (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6007615 to extend service period to three years (2-0)
• Referred Angel's Share petition for Detroit Home Opener Festival to committee (2-0)
• Referred Strategi 1 LLC petition for Opening Daze 2026 to committee (2-0)
• Referred Mix Bricktown petition for Tiger's Opening Day to committee (3-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007675 for small engine equipment repairs to committee (3-0)
• Received and filed memoranda on DDD Tree program and Tree Trimming program (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will conduct interviews for appointments to the Human Rights Commission, City Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals. Members will also discuss updating the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code to align with 2021 NFPA standards.

• Proposed ordinance to update the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code to 2021 NFPA standards
• Contract No. 6007646 for legal services from The Miller Law Firm, P.C. for $500,000.00
• Contract No. 6007184-A1 increase of $791,000.00 for LAZ Parking Midwest, LLC for employee parking
• Proposed settlement of $24,900.00 in the lawsuit Kristal Scott v City of Detroit Police Department
• Proposed pay range of $112,628 - $171,906 for the Director of Police Personnel

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send the $24,900 settlement of Kristal Scott v. Detroit Police Department to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also approved sending several appointment nominations to the Formal Session with unanimous support and postponed a fire‑code amendment discussion, scheduling a public hearing for March 18, 2026.

• Appointment of Ninfa Cancel to Human Rights Commission sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Appointment of Sabrina Luvene to Human Rights Commission sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Appointment of Ritchie Harrison to City Planning Commission sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Appointment of Sabrina McCaskill to Board of Zoning Appeals sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Fire‑code amendment discussion postponed, public hearing set for March 18, 2026 (2-0)
• Settlement of Kristal Scott v. Detroit Police Dept. ($24,900) sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 17 (debarment rules) sent to Formal Session (3-0)
• Resolution to establish Detroit City Council Disability Taskforce sent to Formal Session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a $50,000 contract with Berry Moorman PC to represent the city before the IRS and the State of Michigan on payroll tax matters. It will also review a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new single‑family house at 4142 Fourth Street, a presentation on the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Lifeline H2O program, and reports on a centralized fee schedule and community outreach forums. Additional items include a request for a revenue‑sharing resolution tied to several state bills.

• $50,000 Contract No. 6007747 with Berry Moorman PC for payroll tax representation
• NEZ certificate application for a new single‑family house at 4142 Fourth Street, Midtown
• Presentation on Detroit Water and Sewerage Department’s Lifeline H2O program
• Centralized Fee Schedule memorandum and related report
• Revenue Sharing Resolution request concerning Senate Bills 559‑561 and House Bills 4211‑4312

The committee approved the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting (3‑0). It received and filed a memorandum on the Centralized Fee Schedule (3‑0). It voted to send to the formal session agenda a recommendation to approve Contract No. 6007747, a $50,000 city‑funded payroll‑tax representation agreement (3‑0). It also voted to send to the agenda a recommendation to approve a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new single‑family house at 4142 Fourth Street (3‑0).

• Approved minutes of Feb 25 2026 (3‑0)
• Received and filed Centralized Fee Schedule memorandum (3‑0)
• Sent to formal agenda recommendation to approve $50,000 Contract No. 6007747 for payroll tax representation (3‑0)
• Sent to formal agenda recommendation to approve NEZ certificate for 4142 Fourth St single‑family house (3‑0)
• Received and filed Legislative Policy Division report on Community Budget Priorities Forums (3‑0)
• Received and filed Legislative Policy Division report on Community Outreach Ordinance (3‑0)
• Brought back two‑week resolution on Senate Bills 559‑561 and House Bills 4311‑4312 (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The March 3 formal session will approve routine items such as roll call and journal approval, and will review several committee referrals. Council members will vote on a $24,900 settlement of the Kristal Scott lawsuit, an ordinance to amend Chapter 17 debarment rules, and multiple emergency demolition contracts funded by city, bond, or blight dollars. The agenda also includes NEZ certificate applications for single‑family homes in Midtown and Corktown, and a $557,100 contract to install bus shelters and benches.

• Settlement of Kristal Scott v. City of Detroit Police Department for $24,900
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 17 debarment provisions of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Contract No. 6007675 – $75,000 for small engine equipment repairs (Weingartz Supply Co.)
• Contract No. 6007214 – $170,343 for a research report on social equity in the Detroit cannabis industry
• Contract No. 6007691 – $557,100 to install bus shelters and benches (Nora Contracting LLC)

The council approved a $2,051,320 contract to provide legal representation for individuals at risk of losing housing, with a 9‑0 vote and a waiver. It also approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the rehabilitation of a single‑family unit at 1255 Bagley, passing 8‑0 (Member Young absent). Additional actions included approving the journal of the February 17 session (9‑0) and referring numerous items—such as a $75,000 small engine equipment contract, a $24,900 police department lawsuit settlement, and several emergency demolition contracts—to the appropriate standing committees, each with a 9‑0 vote.

• Approved $2,051,320 legal representation contract (9-0, with waiver)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 1255 Bagley (8-0)
• Approved journal of Feb 17 session (9-0)
• Approved settlement of Kristal Scott lawsuit $24,900 (9-0)
• Approved settlement of Nicole Benjamin lawsuit $134,883 (9-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007675 $75,000 small engine equipment repairs to NCS (9-0)
• Referred proposed debarment ordinance to Internal Operations Standing Committee (9-0)
• Referred emergency demolition contracts (e.g., Contract No. 3087855 $50,000) to Public Health and Safety Committee (9-0)

Rules Standing Committee

The Rules Standing Committee will meet on March 3, 2026 at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit. The agenda includes roll call, chair remarks, approval of minutes, public comment, and member reports. No specific items or decisions are listed for this meeting.

• Roll Call
• Chair Remarks
• Approval of Minutes
• Public Comment
• Member Reports

The committee achieved a quorum of two members. No remarks were made, and the minutes were not approved. No public comments resulted in any decisions, and no member reports were presented.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate rental application fees and hear a presentation on truck route enforcement. The body is also reviewing several service contracts and demolition orders for dangerous buildings.

• Proposed ordinance to regulate rental application fees in the City of Detroit
• Contract No. 6007616 for DDOT Shoemaker roof repair and replacement: $331,800.00
• Contract No. 6007624 for window cleaning at Jason Hargrove and Rosa Parks Transit Centers: $233,000.00
• Contract No. 6007687 for Public Lighting Department material handling services: $156,000.00
• Contract No. 6007714 for car and light truck parts and service: $90,000.00

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the February 23 minutes (2‑0). It moved to bring back a draft ordinance to cap rental application fees (3‑0). The committee recommended four city contracts for window cleaning, material handling, roof repair, and vehicle parts to be placed on the formal council agenda, with votes of 2‑1, 3‑0, 3‑0, and 3‑0 respectively. It also accepted several Dangerous Buildings reports and a banner‑hanging petition for council consideration (each 3‑0).

• Approved minutes of Feb 23, 2026 (2-0)
• Brought back rental fee cap ordinance draft (3-0)
• Sent Window Cleaning Services contract $233,000 to council agenda (2-1)
• Sent Material Handling Services contract $156,000 to council agenda (3-0)
• Sent DDOT Shoemaker Roof Repair contract $331,800 to council agenda (3-0)
• Sent Car and Light Truck Parts contract $90,000 to council agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed Dangerous Buildings findings (January 16, 2026) (3-0)
• Sent banner‑hanging petition for NXTPRO Hoops event to council agenda (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a meeting on February 27, 2026 to discuss the Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund program. No specific decisions or attachments are listed for this agenda item.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to designate the Conductors Protective Assurance Building as a historic district. The body will also review community benefits compliance reports and several city-owned property sales.

• Public hearing to add the Conductors Protective Assurance Building (C.P.A. Building) to the Historic Districts and Landmarks list
• Proposed sale of 12829 Linwood to Sterling Brown Jr. for $4,480.00
• Proposed sale of 18079 Conant to George Ibrahim for $5,400.00
• Review of Community Benefits Ordinance Biannual Reports for projects including Stellantis, Michigan Central, and the Pistons
• Discussion of the M4 Green Buffer Text Amendment timeline and process

The committee approved the February 19 minutes (2‑0). It moved to formal session to amend Chapter 21 of the city code, adding the C.P.A. Building Historic District (3‑0). It also moved to formal session for the sale of two city‑owned properties at 12829 Linwood ($4,480) and 18079 Conant ($5,400) (each 3‑0). Additional items were referred for further action and reports were received and filed.

• Approved February 19 minutes (motion carried 2‑0)
• Moved to formal session to amend Chapter 21, adding C.P.A. Building Historic District (motion carried 3‑0)
• Moved to formal session for sale of 12829 Linwood property for $4,480 (motion carried 3‑0)
• Moved to formal session for sale of 18079 Conant property for $5,400 (motion carried 3‑0)
• Referred Latisha Johnson housing‑voucher memorandum to Legislative Policy Division, bring back in 2 weeks (motion carried 3‑0)
• Referred Mary Waters NAP Suit request to Law, bring back in 2 weeks (motion carried 3‑0)
• Received & filed Council President James Tate memorandum on Grand River Corridor update (motion carried 3‑0)
• Received & filed Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department Community Benefits Ordinance biannual report (motion carried 3‑0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will meet to discuss the Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF). The session involves the Legislative Policy Division, City Planning Commission, and Planning and Development Department.

• Discussion of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several event petitions and city contracts. The body is also reviewing grant applications for park improvements and the acceptance of a small cash donation.

• Petitions for the Rocket Classic at Detroit Golf Club, 68th Detroit St. Patrick's Parade on Michigan Ave., and Detroit Shamrock Festival at 401-421 Macomb St.
• Contract for three attenuator trailers with MDNSIX, LLC for $83,394.00
• Amended three-year contract with Greenstreet Tree Care for tree trimming and removal totaling $2,000,000.00
• Grant applications for $400,000 each for Hope Park, O’Hair Park, and Williams Park
• Acceptance of a $2,500 SHAPR Grant and a $500 donation from McAlvey Merchant and Associates

The committee approved the February 19 minutes (3‑0). It unanimously voted to forward several event petitions and a blight‑fund contract to the City Council agenda. The tree‑trimming contract was amended to a three‑year service period and approved (2‑0). Grant authorizations and a $500 cash donation were also approved for forward consideration.

• Approved minutes of February 19, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved sending Rocket Giving Fund petition to formal agenda (3-0)
• Approved sending United Irish Societies St. Patrick's Parade petition to formal agenda (3-0)
• Approved sending Apex Events Detroit Shamrock Festival petition to formal agenda (3-0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 3090802 attenuator trailers to formal agenda (2-0)
• Approved amendment of Contract No. 6007615 tree‑trimming to three‑year period (2-0)
• Approved authorization to submit FY 2026 Trust Fund Grant for Hope Park (2-0)
• Approved acceptance of $500 cash donation from McAlvey Merchant and Associates (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss Treasury's water revenue estimates, review the Citywide Payroll Performance Audit second interim report, consider the Centralized Fee Schedule memo, receive the Office of the Chief Financial Officer's six‑month financial report, and consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for the rehabilitation of a single‑family unit at 1255 Bagley in Corktown, which qualifies for a 17‑year tax abatement. A memorandum on possible amendments to interest and fees on delinquent taxes will also be reviewed.

• Discussion of Department of Treasury water revenue estimates
• Review of Citywide Payroll Performance Audit – second interim report
• Submission of Centralized Fee Schedule memo for city services
• OCFO financial report for six months ended December 31, 2025
• NEZ certificate application for rehabilitation of 1255 Bagley, eligible for 17‑year abatement

The committee approved the February 18 minutes. It voted to bring back three pending items: the citywide payroll audit in six weeks, the fee‑schedule memorandum in one week, and a tax‑fee evaluation memo in two weeks. It received and filed the Chief Financial Officer’s six‑month financial report and moved the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1255 Bagley to a formal session.

• Approved February 18 minutes (Waters motion, 3-0)
• Bring back citywide payroll audit report in 6 weeks (Waters motion, 3-0)
• Bring back fee‑schedule memorandum in 1 week (Waters motion, 3-0)
• Bring back tax‑fee evaluation memorandum in 2 weeks (Johnson motion, 2-0)
• Receive & file six‑month financial report (Johnson motion, 2-0)
• Move NEZ certificate application for 1255 Bagley to formal session (Johnson motion, 2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will discuss and hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 Executive Organization Plan. The body is also reviewing several legal settlements, city contracts, and commission appointments.

• Public hearing and discussion on the 2026 Executive Organization Plan
• Proposed $500,000 contract for legal services with The Miller Law Firm, P.C.
• Proposed $170,343 contract with Regents of the University of Michigan for a cannabis industry social equity research report
• Settlement of $444,135.80 for the acquisition by condemnation of parcels for the French Road Mini-Take Project
• Proposed salary range of $112,628 - $171,906 for the Director of Police Personnel

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will meet on February 25, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The agenda includes a discussion of the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund presented by the Legislative Policy Division, City Planning Commission, and Planning and Development Department. No specific proposals, contracts, or attachments are listed, and public comment is scheduled.

• Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund discussion (no attachments)
• Public comment (no items selected)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee held a roll call with five members present, establishing a quorum. Public comment was opened, but the minutes contain no record of any approvals, denials, or other actions.

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review the chief financial officer's six‑month financial report and several neighborhood enterprise zone (NEZ) applications. It will consider corrections to a $170,343 contract for a cannabis‑industry research report and approve two city‑owned property sales. The council will also address a $444,135.80 settlement of a condemnation lawsuit and discuss recent dangerous‑building orders.

• Settlement of lawsuit with Latino Properties LLC for $444,135.80 related to the French Road Mini‑Take project
• Correction of Contract No. 6007214 for a $170,343 research report on social equity in the Detroit cannabis industry
• Sale of 12829 Linwood property to Sterling Brown Jr. for $4,480.00
• Sale of 18079 Conant property to George Ibrahim for $5,400.00
• Dangerous Buildings findings and demolition orders issued on Jan 16, Feb 6, and Jan 23 2026

The Detroit City Council approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for rehabilitation projects at 250 Eliot Street, 8133 Kercheval, and 9727 Dundee Street, each by a 6‑0 vote (Benson and Waters not in seat). The council also approved Contract No. 6007704 for Payment Card Industry compliance services at a total of $65,000,00 by a 7‑0 vote. All other items were referred to the appropriate standing committees.

• Approved NEZ certificate for 250 Eliot St rehab (6-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for 8133 Kercheval rehab (6-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for 9727 Dundee St rehab (6-0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007704 – PCI compliance services, $65,000,00 (7-0)
• Referred Office of the Chief Financial Officer financial report to Budget Committee (6-0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for 1255 Bagley to Planning Commission (6-0)
• Referred settlement of Latino Properties lawsuit to Law Department (6-0)
• Referred dangerous building findings reports to Public Health and Safety Committee (6-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. The agenda includes an overview, a hearing, and an appeals hearing on the grant program. Public comment is listed but no items were selected for discussion.

• Overview of Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
• Hearing on Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
• Appeals hearing on Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
• Public comment – no items selected

The Internal Operations Standing Committee held an overview, a hearing, and an appeals hearing on the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. Public comments were received from several residents. No motions were made, so no approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider a series of contract authorizations, including large health‑related grants and local infrastructure projects. Highlights include a $4,426,822.03 grant to Matrix Human Services to coordinate medical and supportive services for persons living with HIV in the Detroit metropolitan area. Additional items are contracts for emergency make‑safe work, public lighting upgrades, utility hydrant trucks, and a police fire‑maintenance service. The committee will also receive reports on building safety, ICE interactions, and grant awards for auto theft and drug‑trafficking initiatives.

• Contract 6007681 – $4,426,822.03 for HIV medical and supportive services (Matrix Human Services, 450 Elliot, Detroit)
• Contract 6007694 – $188,599.92 for HIV program administrator (Neighborhood Legal Services, 7310 Woodward Suite 301, Detroit)
• Contract 6007565 – $150,000.00 for DPD fire‑maintenance at 8441 Spinoza and 4700 Fort Street (Metal Treatment Technologies LLC)
• Contract 3089584 – $2,049,920.00 for ten utility hydrant trucks (Bob Maxey Ford Inc., 1833 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit)
• Contract 6006963-A1 – $4,500,000.00 (increase $1,500,000) for underground cable repair for public lighting assets (Energy Group, Inc., 1600 East Grand Boulevard Suite 300, Detroit)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes and removed a Law Department item from the agenda. It concurred with the Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department findings for 12731 Linwood. The committee voted 2-0 to send multiple contracts and grant recommendations, including a $6,000,000 accident‑coach repair contract, to the Formal Session for City Council approval.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 2-0)
• Removed Law Department item from agenda (vote 2-0)
• Concurred with Buildings Safety findings for 12731 Linwood (vote 2-0)
• Forwarded $68,977.11 emergency make‑safe contract for 19444 McCormick to Formal Session (vote 2-0)
• Forwarded $4,426,822.03 HIV services contract (Matrix Human Services) to Formal Session (vote 2-0)
• Forwarded $6,000,000 Accident Coach Repair Service contract to Formal Session (vote 2-0)
• Forwarded $2,049,920.00 utility hydrant trucks contract to Formal Session (vote 2-0)
• Forwarded $56,691.00 Dearborn Auto Theft Unit Grant recommendation to Formal Session (vote 2-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review reports on local-option admissions taxes in Michigan cities and a proposed sales tax policy for Detroit. The meeting will also include remarks from the Equitable Development Task Force regarding its legislative landscape.

• Discussion of local-option admissions taxes in Michigan cities
• Discussion of a local-option sales tax policy for Detroit
• Remarks from the Equitable Development Task Force
• Public comment period

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee met on February 19, 2026. Two discussion items were considered—evaluating local‑option admission taxes and a local‑option sales tax policy, and the Equitable Development Task Force legislative landscape. No motions were made, and the meeting concluded with public comment.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a Plant Rehabilitation certificate for BD venture Studio LLC at 1530 Winder. Unfinished business includes review of the Hantz Farms LLC purchase agreement and legal research on property management agreements. New business items cover a down‑zoning request for 10631 Whittier (Covergirls Strip Club), a discussion of a secondary street sign for the 2026 cycle, and a report on District 6 tax abatements from 2022‑2025.

• Public hearing – Plant Rehabilitation certificate for BD venture Studio LLC, 1530 Winder
• Review of Hantz Farms LLC Purchase Agreement documents
• Down‑zoning request for 10631 Whittier (Covergirls Strip Club)
• Scheduling discussion of a Secondary Street Sign for the 2026 SSS Cycle
• Report on District 6 Tax Abatements covering 2022‑2025

The committee approved the February 5 meeting minutes (3‑0). It voted to send a recommendation to approve a Plant Rehabilitation certificate for BD venture Studio LLC at 1530 Winder (3‑0). It also received and filed several memoranda and reports and referred a down‑zoning request for 10631 Whittier to the City Planning Commission (all 3‑0).

• Approved February 5, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended approval of Plant Rehabilitation certificate for BD venture Studio LLC at 1530 Winder (3‑0)
• Accepted memorandum on Hantz Farms LLC purchase agreement (3‑0)
• Accepted memorandum requesting legal research on property management agreements (3‑0)
• Accepted memorandum on District 6 tax abatements (3‑0)
• Received & filed Historic Designation Advisory Board Black History Month notice (3‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum to schedule a Secondary Street Sign discussion (3‑0)
• Referred down‑zoning request for 10631 Whittier (Covergirls Strip Club) to City Planning Commission (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider approving tree trimming and removal contracts totaling $13.5 million and petitions for two community festivals.

• Approval of tree trimming contracts ($3M to $750K each)
• Backwoods Bonfires Music Fest permit request
• Easter Fun Fest permit request at Butzel Family Recreation Center
• Small engine repair contract ($135,000)
• Report on residential parking concerns

The committee approved the February 12 minutes (2‑0). It voted to send two public‑event petitions and ten contract requests to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, each motion passing 2‑0. The committee also received and filed a report on residential parking concerns.

• Approved February 12 minutes (2‑0)
• Referred Backwoods and Bonfires petition to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Referred Easter Fun Fest petition to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Referred $3,000,000 Grays Outdoor Services tree‑trimming contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Referred $135,000 Kirk's Automotive small engine repair contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Referred $3,000,000 Robles Tree Services tree‑trimming contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Referred $2,000,000 PPM Tree Service and Arbor Care LLC tree‑trimming contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Received and filed residential parking concerns report (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive a presentation on water revenue estimates from the Department of Treasury. The body will also review an audit of the American Rescue Plan Act Neighborhood Beautification Initiative and reports on city financial obligations.

• Audit of the American Rescue Plan Act – Neighborhood Beautification Initiative Program Operations
• NEZ certificate application for 6 rental units at 250 Eliot Street
• NEZ certificate application for house rehabilitation at 8133 Kercheval
• 15-year NEZ certificate application for house rehabilitation at 9727 Dundee Street
• FY26Q2 report on revenue from large special events with over 1,500 attendees

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the February 11 minutes unanimously. It set a follow‑up on the Department of Treasury water revenue estimates for one week later. Three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications (250 Eliot St, 8133 Kercheval, 9727 Dundee St) were each moved to a formal session. Several reports were received and filed, and other items were scheduled for future review.

• Approved February 11, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Ordered water revenue estimates to be revisited in 1 week (3-0)
• Moved 250 Eliot Street NEZ certificate to formal session (3-0)
• Received & filed Council Member Waters' memorandum on long‑term financial obligations (3-0)
• Scheduled Auditor General ARPA beautification report to return in 3 weeks (3-0)
• Received & filed CFO quarterly public‑safety revenue report (3-0)
• Moved 8133 Kercheval NEZ certificate to formal session (3-0)
• Moved 9727 Dundee Street NEZ certificate to formal session (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the Public Lighting Authority Board and review a legal settlement for $500,000 with The Miller Law Firm. The agenda also includes a presentation on the Inspector General's year-end report and multiple contract proposals.

• Interviews for Public Lighting Authority Board appointments
• Settlement with The Miller Law Firm for $500,000
• Contract with LAZ Parking for $1,127,000
• Settlement with Nicole Benjamin for $134,883
• Contract with Plante & Moran for $65,000

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from February 11, 2026. It sent recommendations to the formal session agenda to approve the re‑appointment of Ric Preuss and the appointment of David Bonner to the Public Lighting Authority Board, to file the Inspector General’s Q4 report, and to approve a series of settlement payments, contract actions and the FY 2025 Early Voting Grant. All motions carried with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of February 11, 2026 (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve re‑appointment of Ric Preuss to Public Lighting Authority Board (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve appointment of David Bonner to Public Lighting Authority Board (2‑0)
• Received and filed Inspector General Marable Q4/Year‑end report (2‑0)
• Brought back Contract No. 6007646 status for 1 week (2‑0)
• Brought back Contract No. 6007184 status for 2 weeks (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve PCI compliance services contract ($65,000,00) (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve FY 2025 Early Voting Grant ($83,952.75) (2‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider approving several contracts for HIV services and emergency demolition work. The body will also hear reports on data sharing, tax abatements, and a proposed brownfield redevelopment.

• Contract for HIV services: $3.68M to Community Health Awareness Group
• Contract for HIV services: $4.43M to Matrix Human Services
• Emergency demolition contract: $68,977.11 at 320 East Seven Mile Road
• Public hearing scheduled for 1728 Michigan Avenue redevelopment
• Request for report on District 6 tax abatements (2022-2025)

The council voted 8‑0 to launch a nuisance‑abatement lawsuit against the Leland House at 400 Bagley. It also approved the appointment of Sherri Jackson to the Human Rights Commission (7‑0) and authorized a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 4475 17th Street (8‑0). Additionally, a city‑cameras ordinance was approved by a 7‑0 vote.

• Initiate nuisance abatement suit against Leland House at 400 Bagley (8‑0)
• Appoint Sherri Jackson to Human Rights Commission (7‑0)
• Approve Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 4475 17th Street (8‑0)
• Approve city‑cameras ordinance (7‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments, including a $4,488,000 extension for bus tire purchase, repair, and recapping services. It will also review grant requests for HIV services ($76,649.81 increase), community health ($327,888), a $40,000 SisterFriends Detroit grant, and a $656,187.66 HAP CareSource Foundation grant. Additional items include a natural gas and electricity shutoff moratorium study and a resolution supporting Michigan Senate Bills 508‑510.

• Contract 6007588 – $750,000 for general contracting services at City facilities
• Contract 6005090-A1 – $76,649.81 increase for HIV program administrator services
• Contract 6004885-A3 – $4,488,000 extension for bus tire purchases, repair, recapping and scrapping
• FY 2025 SisterFriends Detroit Grant – $40,000 awarded to the Health Department
• FY 2026 HAP CareSource Foundation Grant request – $656,187.66 for Project Clean Slate

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved several motions to forward contracts and grant requests to the City Council formal session for approval, all passing unanimously (3-0). It also voted to remove a natural‑gas shutoff moratorium report from the agenda. All other motions, such as receiving reports and scheduling follow‑ups, were adopted unanimously.

• Sent Contract No. 6007588 (General Contracting Services) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6005090 (Medical HIV Services admin increase) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007689 (Community Health Services) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004885 (Bus Tire Services extension) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent FY 2025 SisterFriends Detroit Grant ($40,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent FY 2026 HAP CareSource Foundation Grant application ($656,187.66) to formal session (3-0)
• Removed Natural Gas and Electricity Shutoff Moratorium report from agenda (3-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Michigan Senate Bills 508‑510 to formal session (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will receive updates on the Grand River Corridor business activity and District 6 tax abatements, and a memo from Council President James Tate. It will consider a proposed amendment to the city zoning code that would reclassify four parcels on Trumbull Street and Lincoln Street from Planned Development to R5 Medium‑Density Residential and SD1 Small‑Scale Mixed‑Use zones. The committee will also review a request for clarification on the interim handling of PA 255 and PA 210 abatements and the award of Annual HOME and CDBG Revised funds.

• Rezoning of parcels 4814, 4830, 4838 Trumbull and 4827 Lincoln (bounded by West Warren Ave, Lincoln St, West Forest Ave, Trumbull St) from PD Planned Development to R5 and SD1 zones
• Request for clarification on interim handling of PA 255 and PA 210 abatements after SB 721, SB 722, HB 5305, HB 5306
• Awarding of Annual HOME and CDBG Revised Awards for ready‑to‑proceed projects
• Status update on Grand River Corridor business activity (bi‑annual report)
• Status update on Tax Abatements in District 6

The committee approved the February 5 minutes and unanimously voted to bring back three pending items. It moved three new business items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve: a zoning amendment for four parcels, a request for clarification on PA 255 and PA 210 abatements, and the annual HOME and CDBG award allocations. All motions carried 2‑0.

• Approved February 5 minutes (motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Brought back Economic Growth Corp. status report (2 weeks, motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Brought back Council Member Santiago-Romero tax abatements status (1 week, motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Brought back Council President James Tate Grand River Corridor update (2 weeks, motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Sent zoning amendment for parcels 4814, 4830, 4838 Trumbull and 4827 Lincoln to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Received and filed DEGC clarification request on PA 255 and PA 210 (motion by Young, vote 2-0)
• Sent HOME and CDBG award recommendations to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (motion by Young, vote 2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review a petition from the Charles H. Wright Museum to hold the African World Festival at Hart Plaza from July 10 to July 12, 2026. It will also consider authorizing a $5,000 grant application to the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy for the FY 2026 NextCycle Michigan Harvest Grant. Additional items include a report on donated assets received for city parks in Q4 2025 and a request by James Chandler to speak before the City Council on a proposed charter amendment.

• Petition to hold African World Festival at Hart Plaza, July 10‑12, 2026 (setup July 6‑10, teardown July 12‑13)
• Authorization to submit $5,000 FY 2026 NextCycle Michigan Harvest Grant application (no city match required)
• Report of non‑cash donated assets accepted for Detroit parks, Calendar Year 2025 Q4 (Oct 1‑Dec 31, 2025)
• Petition by James Chandler requesting permission to speak before City Council on a charter proposal

The committee approved the meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0 to forward the African World Festival petition to the Formal Session. It also voted 3‑0 to forward a $5,000 grant application, approved a memo assigning the LPD to list grant approvals, and received a report on donated park assets. A motion to approve a petition from James Chandler failed with a 1‑2 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Forwarded African World Festival petition to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Forwarded grant application authorization for $5,000 to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved memo assigning LPD to list grant approval levels (3‑0)
• Received and filed report on donated park assets (3‑0)
• Motion to approve James Chandler petition failed (1‑2)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review and vote on legal settlements, contract renewals, and the appointment of members to the Public Lighting Authority Board. The committee will also interview candidates for the Historic Designation Advisory Board and the Human Rights Commission.

• Settlement of $252,000 in lawsuit Laquiesha Newman v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $1,127,000 for parking spaces for city employees
• Appointment of Sherri Jackson to the Human Rights Commission
• Reappointment of Dr. Erik Carter to the Human Rights Commission
• Submission of candidates for Public Lighting Authority Board

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes (3‑0) and recommended several appointments and reappointments—Sharon Sexton, William Worden, Maia Campbell, Sherri Jackson, and Dr. Erik Carter—to be sent to a formal session for approval. It also moved forward a $1,127,000 amendment to the employee parking contract, a $500,000 legal services contract, a DIRECTV franchise amendment, and multiple settlement payments for further consideration. No motions were denied.

• Approved meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointment of Sharon Sexton to Historic Designation Advisory Board (3‑0)
• Recommended reappointment of William Worden to Historic Designation Advisory Board (3‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Maia Campbell to Board of Zoning Appeals (2‑0)
• Recommended appointment of Sherri Jackson to Human Rights Commission (3‑0)
• Moved forward $1,127,000 amendment to employee parking contract (2‑0)
• Moved forward $500,000 legal services contract with The Miller Law Firm (3‑0)
• Moved forward amendment to Chapter 45 for DIRECTV franchise (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider unfinished business on NEZ certificates for 250 Eliot Street and 4475 17th Street. New business includes a second interim report on the Citywide Payroll Performance Audit, a memorandum on the Centralized Fee Schedule, and a petition to speak before the City Council. The committee will discuss these items and record any recommendations.

• NEZ certificate request to rehabilitate 250 Eliot Street into 6 rental units (Crosswinds/Woodward Place)
• NEZ certificate request to construct a new single‑family house at 4475 17th Street
• Second interim report on the Citywide Payroll Performance Audit (January 2026)
• Memorandum submitting the Centralized Fee Schedule for City Services
• Petition (2026‑008) by Wayne A. Ramocan Sr. to speak before the City Council

The committee approved the February 4, 2026 minutes (3‑0). It adopted motions to bring back several items—NEZ certificate for 250 Eliot Street, the citywide payroll audit report, a NEZ certificate for 4475 17th Street, a petition from Wayne A. Ramocan, and a memorandum on the centralized fee schedule—each with a specified follow‑up timeframe, all carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved February 4, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back NEZ certificate for 250 Eliot Street in 1 week (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back Citywide Payroll Performance Audit report in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to move NEZ certificate for 4475 17th Street to formal session (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back petition #2026‑008 (Wayne A. Ramocan) in 1 week (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back memorandum on centralized fee schedule in 2 weeks (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will meet to approve contracts, including legal services and IT management, and to set the calendar for the 2026-2027 budget process. The agenda includes reports on audits, zoning, and public health.

• Contract 6007635: $1,681,520 for IT management services (Halo Software)
• Contract 6007646: $500,000 for legal services (The Miller Law Firm)
• Contract 6007299: $1,681,520 for IT management services (Halo Software)
• Contract 6003874-A4-R: $255,000 for legal services (Clark Hill, PLC)
• Contract 6007635: $136,000 for community outreach services (The Black Bottom Group)

The Detroit City Council unanimously adopted five budget‑related motions, including creating a Committee of the Whole for the mayor to present the 2026‑2027 recommended budget and setting the budget hearing schedule. Council members also re‑appointed Charlotte Wright to the Human Rights Commission and approved an amendment to a legal services contract with Clark Hill, PLC. Additionally, a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 250 Eliot Street was sent back to the Budget, Finance & Audit Committee.

• Approved motion to send NEZ certificate application for 250 Eliot St to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (9-0)
• Approved motion to set a Committee of the Whole for the mayor to present the 2026‑2027 recommended budget (9-0)
• Approved motion to change standing committee start time and limit meetings to one hour during 2026‑2027 budget hearings (9-0)
• Approved motion to set date and time of the public hearing for the budget (9-0)
• Approved motion to institute the budget calendar scheduling policy for 2026‑2027 budget deliberations (9-0)
• Approved re‑appointment of Charlotte Wright to the Human Rights Commission through Jan 29, 2029 (9-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6003874‑A4‑R extending and increasing funds for legal services with Clark Hill, PLC (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several city contracts, grant applications, and proposed ordinances. The body will also discuss reports on shelter inspections, DPD interactions with ICE, and a list of dangerous buildings.

• Contract No. 6006195-A1 with Detroit Transportation Corporation for $38,500,000.00
• Contract No. 6007623 with Spray Booth Products for $1,799,999.00
• Contract No. 6004420-A3 for the Rosa Parks Streetscape Project totaling $8,841,461.28
• Proposed ordinance to remove specific adult business definitions from Chapter 28 of the City Code
• Grant application to the Road to Zero Coalition for $172,772.00

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from February 2, 2026 (2‑0). It voted to bring back several council member memoranda within one to two weeks (3‑0 each). The committee moved multiple contract authorizations, including a $750,000 general contracting contract and the Rosa Parks Streetscape project, to a formal session (3‑0 each). It also ordered demolition of several listed dangerous buildings.

• Approved minutes of February 2, 2026 (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Council Member Latisha Johnson memorandum in 1 week (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007588 ($750,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6004420 (Rosa Parks Streetscape) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007598 ($55,000) to formal session (3-0)
• Demolish 3156 Annabelle (dangerous building)
• Demolish 3315 Annabelle (dangerous building)
• Demolish 4016 Bagley (dangerous building)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved a $1,498,165.89 contract for site renovation of the Joe Louis Greenway Project. It also approved four event petitions—Corktown Races, Grand Circus Park Opening Day Party, 5th Annual SHAR/ECHO Juneteenth Celebration, and Marche du Nain Rouge—by sending them to a formal session with a recommendation to approve. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $1,498,165.89 Joe Louis Greenway site‑renovation contract (3‑0)
• Approved Corktown Races petition to send to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved Grand Circus Park Opening Day Party petition to send to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved 5th Annual SHAR/ECHO Juneteenth Celebration petition to send to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved Marche du Nain Rouge petition to send to formal session (3‑0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council special session will include a discussion of the Executive Organization Plan presented by Mayor Bowser and senior staff. Council members will then consider seven resolutions to re-appoint senior officials, including the chief financial officer, corporation counsel, planning director, housing and revitalization director, chief of police, fire commissioner, and human resources director, pending council confirmation.

• Discussion of Executive Organization Plan (Mayor David Bowser, Law Department, CFO Office)
• Resolution to re-appoint Tanya Stoudemire as Chief Financial Officer
• Resolution to re-appoint Conrad Mallett as Corporation Counsel
• Resolution to re-appoint Todd Bettison as Chief of Police
• Resolution to re-appoint Charles Simms as Fire Commissioner

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review the Detroit Land Bank Authority FY26 quarterly report and updates on the Grand River Corridor and legal research. It will consider several new business items, including a $148,390 city‑funded contract to rehab property at 9575 Prairie for the Gordie Howe International Bridge project, a correction to Zoning Map 71 near the former Rogell Golf Course, an extension of three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone exemption certificates, and the sale of two city‑owned parcels at 11700 Whittier for $2,000 and 7001 Fenkell Avenue for $31,500.

• Contract No. 6007660 – $148,390 to rehab property at 9575 Prairie for Gordie Howe International Bridge project
• Correction of scrivener’s error on Zoning Map 71 near former Rogell Golf Course (Rogell Rezoning)
• Extension of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone exemption certificates N2021‑158, N2021‑167, N2021‑168 for Exchange Detroit, LLC until Nov 16 2026
• Sale of city property at 11700 Whittier for $2,000 to Buildings That Build Community Development, LLC
• Sale of city property at 7001 Fenkell Avenue for $31,500 to Greenwood District Equity, LLC

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the revised minutes and unanimously (3‑0) moved several items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve. Items include a $148,390 contract for the Gordie Howe International Bridge property rehab, a correction to Zoning Map No. 71, an extension of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates, and sales of city‑owned parcels at 11700 Whittier and 7001 Fenkell Avenue. All motions were carried with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved revised minutes of Jan 29 2026 (3‑0)
• Received and filed Detroit Land Bank Authority FY26 report (3‑0)
• Brought back status of Council Member Latisha Johnson for 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Brought back status of Economic Growth Corporation for 1 week (3‑0)
• Sent $148,390 bridge rehab contract to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent correction of Zoning Map No. 71 to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent extension of NEZ exemption certificates to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent property sale of 11700 Whittier ($2,000) to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for city commissions and reviewing several legal settlements. The body is also considering a new IT management contract and updates to the city's fire prevention code.

• Proposed $1,681,520 contract with Halo Software for IT services management
• Proposed $450,000 settlement for the Estate of Terrance Ragan v City of Detroit
• Proposed $136,000 contract with The Black Bottom Group for housing instability outreach
• Proposed ordinance to update the Detroit Fire Prevention and Protection Code to 2021 NFPA standards
• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement for DIRECTV, LLC to provide cable and internet services

The Internal Operations Standing Committee achieved quorum and approved the January 28 minutes. It sent several items to a formal session with a recommendation to approve, including a $1,681,520 IT services contract, a $136,000 community‑outreach contract, and multiple lawsuit settlements. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved $1,681,520 IT services contract (2‑0)
• Approved $136,000 community outreach contract for housing instability (2‑0)
• Approved $50,000 increase to Contract No. 6003874 for legal services (2‑0)
• Approved settlement of $32,500 in Jimmie Lamar Robbins III lawsuit (2‑0)
• Approved re‑appointment of Charlotte Wright to the Human Rights Commission (2‑0)
• Approved fire‑code technical amendments and set up a public hearing (2‑0)
• Approved settlement of $450,000 in Walker v. City of Detroit lawsuit (2‑0)
• Approved to bring back several items in one week for further consideration (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application to rehabilitate a vacant building at 250 Eliot Street into six rental units. It will also consider memoranda requesting information on Detroit’s long‑term financial obligations. New business includes resolutions to set the 2026‑2027 budget development schedule, adjust committee meeting length, and schedule the public hearing for the budget.

• NEZ certificate application for 250 Eliot Street to create six rental units (recommended approval)
• Memo requesting information on the City of Detroit’s long‑standing financial obligations
• Presentation by the Office of the Assessor on property tax assessment data
• Proposed Calendar Related Resolution to establish the 2026‑2027 Budget Development Process
• Resolution to change the start time and limit meeting duration to one hour during budget hearings

The committee approved the minutes of the meeting (3‑0). It voted to forward a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate recommendation for 250 Eliot Street to the Formal Session (3‑0). It also approved motions to send four budget‑related resolutions—including a Committee of the Whole for the mayor's budget presentation, a change to committee meeting times, a budget public‑hearing schedule, and a budget calendar policy—to the Formal Session (each 3‑0). Additionally, the committee agreed to revisit Council Member Mary Waters' memorandum request in two weeks (3‑0).

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 3-0)
• Sent NEZ certificate recommendation for 250 Eliot Street to Formal Session (vote 3-0)
• Sent motion to set Committee of the Whole for mayor's budget presentation to Formal Session (vote 3-0)
• Sent motion to change standing‑committee start time and limit meetings to one hour to Formal Session (vote 3-0)
• Sent motion to institute Budget Calendar scheduling policy to Formal Session (vote 3-0)
• Agreed to bring back Council Member Mary Waters' memorandum request in two weeks (vote 3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will vote on several budget‑related resolutions and approve a $1,681,520 contract with Halo Software to standardize IT services. It will also consider contract amendments for the Rosa Parks Streetscape Project and a $55,000 equipment lease, re‑appoint key department heads and commissioners, and hear petitions to hold public events in Roosevelt Park and Grand Circus Park.

• Contract No. 6007299 – $1,681,520.00 to Halo Software for a management solution to standardize IT services (4152 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA).
• Contract No. 6004420 amendment – extends the Rosa Parks Streetscape Project to Dec 31 2026; total contract amount $8,841,461.28 (15347 Dale Street, Detroit, MI).
• Contract No. 6007598 – $55,000.00 lease of a small aqueous parts cleaning machine to Safety‑Kleen Systems (10480 Harrison Rd, Romulus, MI).
• Re‑appointment of Todd Bettison as Chief of Police pending Council confirmation.
• Petition to hold the “Corktown Races” on March 15 2026 at Roosevelt Park, recommended for approval by the Mayor’s Office.

The council approved the Journal of the Jan 20, 2026 session (8‑0). It approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the rehabilitation of a duplex at 1257 Bagley (7‑0). Several appointments and settlements were also approved or postponed, including re‑appointing William Ross to the Human Rights Commission (7‑0) and settling lawsuits for $7,500 and $24,500.

• Approved Journal of Jan 20, 2026 (8‑0)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 1257 Bagley duplex (7‑0)
• Approved re‑appointment of William Ross to Human Rights Commission (7‑0)
• Approved re‑appointment of Dr. Jeffery Robinson to Human Rights Commission (7‑0)
• Approved settlement of Alison Patient Transport lawsuit for $7,500 (7‑0)
• Approved settlement of Charles Howard lawsuit for $24,500 (7‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6007453, increasing funds by $100,000 (7‑0)
• Postponed re‑appointment of Julie Schneider as Housing and Revitalization Director (1 week, 7‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several emergency demolition contracts and a large-scale water system improvement project. The body is also discussing a potential winter moratorium on natural gas and electricity shutoffs.

• Contract No. 6007258-WS-741-R for water system improvements: $12,898,000.00
• Contract No. 6007603 for commercial alteration of 5811-5817 Concord: $2,431,280.00
• Contract No. 6007605 for fire department uniforms and services: $765,552.94
• Contract No. 6007602 for six lactation pods for Health: $149,000.00
• Resolution supporting Michigan State Bills 508-510

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the January 26 minutes (3‑0). It sent eight emergency demolition contracts to the formal session agenda without recommendation (3‑0) and forwarded several other contracts—with recommendations to approve—including a $90,000 police vehicle body‑repair increase, a water‑system improvement project, uniform services, and lactation pods. The committee also received and filed reports on dangerous buildings and concurred on a property deferral.

• Approved minutes of Jan 26, 2026 (3‑0)
• Sent eight emergency demolition contracts to formal agenda without recommendation (3‑0)
• Sent police vehicle body‑repair contract increase ($90,000) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent water‑system improvement contract ($12,898,000) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent uniform services contract ($765,552.94) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent lactation pods contract ($149,000) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Concurred deferral for property at 11947 Laing (3‑0)
• Received and filed Dangerous Buildings report (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review the status of District 6 tax abatements and consider authorization of two contracts: a lease for a construction staging area at 931 Selden ($500 per month through Oct. 31, 2028) and a $108,000 consulting agreement for the Home Repair Loan Program. It will also evaluate five rezoning proposals that would amend the 2019 Detroit City Code and set public hearings. Additional items include reports on Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund applications and community benefits ordinance compliance.

• Contract No. 6007573 – lease of 931 Selden as construction staging for 900 Tuscola, $500/month, through Oct. 31, 2028.
• Contract No. 6007618 – $108,000 consulting services for Home Repair Loan Program design, one‑year term.
• Rezoning of 4094 Duane Street from R2 (Two‑Family Residential) to SDI (Special Development District).
• Rezoning of 6106‑6146 15th Street properties from R2 to R3 (Low Density Residential).
• Rezoning of 656 and 662 Melbourne Street from R3 to B4 (General Business District).

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved its minutes (2‑0) and ordered a tax‑abatement memorandum to be revisited in two weeks (3‑0). It voted to send a lease for 931 Selden as a construction staging area and a $108,000 home‑repair loan program design contract to the formal session with recommendations to approve (both 3‑0). The committee also moved three zoning amendment proposals for Duane Street, 15th Street properties, and Melbourne Street to the formal session with recommendations to approve (2‑0, 2‑0, 3‑0). Additional reports and applications were received and filed.

• Approved meeting minutes (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Tax Abatements memo in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Motion to send lease for 931 Selden staging area to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Motion to send $108,000 Home Repair Loan Program design consulting contract to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Motion to move zoning amendment for 4094 Duane Street to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Motion to move zoning amendment for 15th Street properties to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Motion to move zoning amendment for 656 & 662 Melbourne Street to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Motion to receive and file Community Development Block Grant applicant list (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contract authorizations for general services. These include vehicle upfitting, fuel site maintenance, and athletic equipment.

• Contract 6004353-A3: Time extension for fleet vehicle upfitting with Canfield Equipment Service Inc ($12,249,363.40)
• Contract 6004396-A1: $418,000 funding increase for fuel site repair and closure with Phoenix Environmental Inc.
• Contract 6007485: $250,000 for heavy duty truck repair and parts with Southern Truck Equipment Inc.
• Contract 6007629: $750,000 for athletic equipment, uniforms, and gym supplies with BSN Sports, LLC
• Contract 6007619: $295,000 for irrigation system repair and maintenance with American Sprinkler & Landscaping

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the Jan 22, 2026 meeting. It approved five contract resolutions, including a $12,249,363.40 extension for fleet vehicle upfitting services. It also approved a $418,000 fund increase for fuel‑site repairs, a $250,000 heavy‑duty truck repair contract, a $750,000 athletic equipment contract, and a $295,000 irrigation system maintenance contract. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Jan 22, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved $12,249,363.40 extension of Contract 6004353‑A3 for fleet vehicle upfitting (3‑0)
• Approved $418,000 increase to Contract 6004396‑A1 for fuel site repair services (3‑0)
• Approved $250,000 Contract 6007485 for heavy‑duty truck repair and parts (3‑0)
• Approved $750,000 Contract 6007629 for athletic equipment, uniforms, and gym supplies (3‑0)
• Approved $295,000 Contract 6007619 for irrigation system repair and maintenance (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive a presentation on the City's 2025 End of Audit. The body will also consider a tax abatement for a duplex rehabilitation and a report on sports and entertainment venue taxes.

• 2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presentation by Auditor General Laura Goodspeed and Plante Moran, PLLC
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) 17-year abatement request for duplex rehab at 1257 Bagley in Corktown
• Citizens Research Council of Michigan report on Local-Option Admissions Tax for sports and entertainment venues

The committee approved the January 21, 2026 minutes unanimously (3-0). It voted to send the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1257 Bagley to a formal session with a recommendation to approve, also unanimously (3-0). The committee referred the Citizens Research Council tax study report to the President’s Office for scheduling a Committee of the Whole, again unanimously (3-0).

• Approved Jan 21, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Sent NEZ certificate application for 1257 Bagley to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Referred Citizens Research Council tax study report to President’s Office for scheduling (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for the Human Rights Commission and reviewing several mayoral re-appointments for department heads. The body is also considering new contracts for legal services and a research report on the cannabis industry, along with multiple lawsuit settlements.

• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC for cable and internet services
• Contract for University of Michigan to provide a social equity research report on the cannabis industry for $170,343.00
• Legal service contract increases for Clark Hill, PLC ($50,000) and Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC ($100,000)
• Lawsuit settlements including $24,500 for Charles Howard and $24,500 for Calvin Robbins
• Proposed resolutions authorizing a Domestic Violence Task Force and a Human Trafficking Task Force

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 21 meeting. It received and filed memoranda authorizing both a Domestic Violence Task Force and a Human Trafficking Task Force. The committee voted to bring back the Executive Organization Plan amendment in one week and moved several mayoral appointments and other items to the formal session for further action.

• Approved minutes of Jan. 21, 2026 (3-0)
• Received & filed Domestic Violence Task Force memorandum (3-0)
• Received & filed Human Trafficking Task Force memorandum (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Executive Organization Plan amendment in 1 week (3-0)
• Motion to move mayoral re‑appointments to formal session (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Public Lighting Authority Board candidate interviews in 1 week (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Clark Hill legal services contract amendment in 1 week (3-0)
• Motion to move Brooks Wilkins legal services contract amendment to formal session (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will review a range of items referred to standing committees, including legal opinions on bond issuance, contract extensions for legal services, and several large procurement contracts. Notable actions include a $12,898,000 water system improvement contract, a $12,249,363.40 fleet‑vehicle upfitting contract extension, and an ordinance to extend DIRECTV’s franchise for ten years. The council will also receive multiple Community Benefits Ordinance reports and discuss the establishment of an Equitable Development Task Force.

• $12,898,000 contract with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for water system improvements (2‑year term).
• $12,249,363.40 contract amendment with Canfield Equipment Service Inc. to extend fleet vehicle upfitting services through Jan 13 2027.
• $100,000 increase to legal services contract with Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC (extended to Dec 31 2026).
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 45 of the Detroit City Code, granting DIRECTV a ten‑year franchise (Oct 15 2025 – Oct 14 2035).
• Resolution to waive attorney‑client privilege for the October 25 2025 Kronos Concrete memo.

The council approved the journal of the January 13, 2026 session. It referred dozens of contract amendments, ordinance proposals, and reports to various standing committees, each with an 8‑0 vote. No final approvals or denials were made during this meeting.

• Approved Journal of Jan 13, 2026 session (unanimous)
• Referred Clark Hill, PLC contract amendment ($50,000 increase) to Internal Operations Committee (8‑0)
• Referred Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC contract amendment ($100,000 increase) to Internal Operations Committee (8‑0)
• Referred DIRECTV franchise ordinance amendment to Internal Operations Committee (8‑0)
• Referred waiver of attorney‑client privilege resolution to Internal Operations Committee (8‑0)
• Referred fleet vehicle upfitting contract amendment ($12,249,363.40) to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (8‑0)
• Referred fuel site repair contract increase ($418,000) to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (8‑0)
• Referred water system improvements contract ($12,898,000) to Public Health & Safety Committee (8‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is considering several emergency demolition contracts and public health service increases. The body will also review a large-scale traffic signal connectivity project and a proclamation for Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

• Contract for traffic signal connectivity and backup power services with Motor City Electric Utilities for $9,000,000.00
• Contract for tethered drones, maintenance, and support with Dinges Partners Group, LLC for $327,558.90
• Emergency demolition of commercial property at 11780 Ohio with Adamo Demolition Company for $292,655.00
• Funding increase of $421,076.31 for HIV/AIDS supportive services with Henry Ford Health System
• Proposed proclamation of January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes (3‑0). It voted to forward several emergency demolition contracts and a major traffic‑signal connectivity contract to the City Council for final approval, each with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. All motions were recorded as recommendations to approve the contracts.

• Approved meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve emergency demolition contract for 4837 23rd ($19,454) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve emergency demolition contract for 14441 W McNichols ($25,800) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve emergency demolition contract for 4420 St Aubin ($73,500) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve emergency demolition contract for 7089 Michigan ($68,000) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve emergency demolition contract for 11780 Ohio ($292,655) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve traffic‑signal connectivity contract ($9,000,000) (3‑0)
• Sent to Formal Session recommendation to approve HIV program funding increase ($750,946.04) (3‑0)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the reappointment of several city officials, including the Housing and Revitalization Director, Chief of Police, Corporation Counsel, Chief Financial Officer, Human Resources Director, Fire Commissioner, and Planning and Development Director, pending City Council confirmation. An item on the Executive Organization Plan will also be considered, though no supporting documents are attached.

• Reappointment of Julie Schneider as Housing and Revitalization Director
• Reappointment of Todd Bettison as Chief of Police
• Reappointment of Conrad Mallett as Corporation Counsel
• Reappointment of Tanya Stoudemire as Chief Financial Officer
• Executive Organization Plan (EOP) – no attachments

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider two service contracts and grant amendments for former city parks. The items include funding increases for vehicle maintenance and a new contract for geese management.

• Contract 6007290-A1: $50,000 increase for motorcycle repair and maintenance with Arsenal Powersports, LLC
• Contract 6007489: $108,000 for two years of geese management services with Goodbye Geese LLC
• Authorization to accept and execute MDNR Grant Amendments for three former City of Parks

The committee approved the January 15, 2026 minutes with a 2-0 vote. It then voted unanimously (3-0) to send a $50,000 increase for Contract No. 6007290‑A1 to the formal session agenda. It also voted 3-0 to forward Contract No. 6007489 for geese management services ($108,000) and to forward MDNR grant amendments for three former city parks to the formal session agenda.

• Approved Jan 15, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Sent Contract 6007290‑A1 (increase $50,000, total $100,000) to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract 6007489 (geese management, $108,000) to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Sent MDNR grant amendments for three former parks to formal session agenda (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review a report and a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 21 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, adding Section 21-2-253 for the Conductors Protective Assurance (C.P.A.) Building Historic District. It will also receive the Historic Designation Advisory Board’s final report on the new historic district. Additional items include updates on the Michigan and Detroit Land Bank Authority intergovernmental agreements, a Grand River Corridor business activity update, and a request for legal research on property management agreements.

• Resolution request to renegotiate the Michigan Land Bank Authority (MILBA) Intergovernmental Agreement
• Memo requesting revision of the Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Michigan
• Grand River Corridor update on business activity
• Proposed ordinance to add Section 21-2-253, creating the C.P.A. Building Historic District
• Request for legal research on Property Management Agreements

The committee approved the minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting. It moved several items forward, including sending a line item to the agenda end, filing memoranda, and referring a historic district ordinance to a formal council session with a public hearing. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Jan. 15 minutes (3-0)
• Moved line item to end of agenda (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Council Member Mary Waters (3-0)
• Brought back Economic Growth Corp. status report in two weeks (3-0)
• Sent historic district ordinance for the C.P.A. Building to formal session and set public hearing (3-0)
• Received and filed final historic district report for the C.P.A. Building (3-0)
• Referred property‑management legal research memorandum to Legislative Policy Division, to return in two weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Detroit Internal Operations Standing Committee will discuss the extension of interim suspensions against two individuals and interview candidates for the Human Rights Commission. The body will also consider resolutions to reauthorize several city task forces and approve amendments to a structured network cabling contract.

• Contract 6006266-A1: Amend structured network cabling contract by $150,000
• Reappointment of Rhonda Paul to the Human Rights Commission
• Appointment of Lauren Stovall to the Human Rights Commission
• Reappointment of Sharon Sexton to the Historic Designation Advisory Board
• Reappointment of Osvaldo Rivera to the Historic Designation Advisory Board

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from Jan. 14, 2025 and concluded interim suspensions against Gayanga Co. LLC and Brian McKinney. It sent recommendations to the formal session agenda to approve a $150,000 increase to Contract No. 6006266‑A1 and to reappoint two members to the Human Rights Commission. It also forwarded resolutions to reauthorize the Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force and to continue the Senior Task Force, and scheduled further action on domestic‑violence and human‑trafficking task forces.

• Approved Jan 14, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Concluded extension of interim suspensions against Gayanga Co. LLC and Brian McKinney (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve $150,000 contract increase for structured network cabling (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve reappointment of Rhonda Paul to Human Rights Commission (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to approve reappointment of Lauren Stovall to Human Rights Commission (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to reauthorize Youth and Civic Engagement Task Force (2‑0)
• Sent recommendation to continue the Senior Task Force (2‑0)
• Scheduled one‑week bring‑back of resolutions authorizing Domestic Violence and Human Trafficking Task Forces (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the City’s November 2025 financial report and FY 2025 annual reports for the Downtown Development Authority and the Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority. It will consider two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications: one for the rehabilitation of a vacant apartment building at 2681 Lakewood Avenue into 18 rental units in the Lower Far East Side area, and another for converting a residential building at 250 Eliot Street into 6 rental units in the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) area. Both applications are recommended for approval by the City Planning Commission.

• Review of OCFO November 2025 financial report (Five months ended Nov 30, 2025)
• Review of FY 2025 annual reports for Detroit Downtown Development Authority and Eight Mile Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority
• Consideration of NEZ certificate application for 2681 Lakewood Avenue – 18 rental units, recommended approval
• Consideration of NEZ certificate application for 250 Eliot Street – 6 rental units in Crosswinds (Woodward Place), recommended approval

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the January 14 meeting minutes (3‑0). It received and filed the City’s five‑month financial report, the Downtown Development Authority annual reports (both 3‑0), moved the 2681 Lakewood Avenue NEZ application to a formal session (2‑1), and scheduled the 250 Eliot Street NEZ application to be reconsidered in two weeks (3‑0).

• Approved Jan 14 minutes (3-0)
• Received & filed OCFO five‑month financial report (3-0)
• Moved 2681 Lakewood Ave NEZ application to formal session (2-1)
• Scheduled 250 Eliot St NEZ application to return in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Received & filed Downtown Development Authority annual reports (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider routine items such as roll call, invocation and journal approval, followed by several standing‑committee referrals. Key business includes two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for rehabilitation projects at 2681 Lakewood Avenue and 250 Eliot Street, multiple contract amendments with additional funding, reappointments to the Historic Designation Advisory Board, and proposals for new task forces and a historic district ordinance. The council will vote on a $150,000 contract increase for structured network cabling services at 2000 Brush Street, among other contract adjustments.

• NEZ certificate application to rehab 18 rental units at 2681 Lakewood Avenue (Lower Far East Side NEZ)
• NEZ certificate application to convert 250 Eliot Street into 6 rental units (Crosswinds NEZ)
• Contract No. 6006266‑A1 amendment adding $150,000 for structured network cabling at 2000 Brush Street (total $650,000)
• Contract No. 6007290‑A1 amendment adding $50,000 for motorcycle repair services at 4405 Highland Road, Waterford, MI
• Contract No. 6007489 for two‑year geese management services at 4444 Second Avenue, Detroit ($108,000)

The Detroit City Council unanimously approved a $150,000 amendment to Contract No. 6006266‑A1 for structured network cabling services at 2000 Brush Street. The council also reappointed three members to the Historic Designation Advisory Board and authorized several task forces and contract increases. All items were approved with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved $150,000 increase to Contract No. 6006266‑A1 for network cabling (7‑0)
• Reappointed Sharon Sexton to Historic Designation Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Reappointed Osvaldo Rivera to Historic Designation Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Reappointed William Worden to Historic Designation Advisory Board (7‑0)
• Authorized continuation of the Detroit City Council Senior Task Force (7‑0)
• Authorized Domestic Violence Task Force (7‑0)
• Authorized Human Trafficking Task Force (7‑0)
• Approved $50,000 increase to Contract No. 6007290‑A1 for motorcycle repair services (7‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a multi-million dollar tree maintenance contract and a grant application. The body is also considering two event petitions for a run and a 5K race.

• Contract No. 6007613 with Tree Man Services, LLC for tree trimming and removal totaling $3,000,000.00
• Grant application to United Way for Southeastern Michigan for the FY 2026 Summer Discovery Grant in the amount of $1,040,000.00
• Petition for 'Cupids Undie Run' on February 14, 2026, at 47 E Adams St
• Petition for 'I Ran The D 5K' on May 09, 2026, at Comerica Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 2‑0 to refer four items to the City Council Formal Session with a recommendation for approval. The items were the Cupids Undie Run event petition, the I Ran The D 5K race petition, a $3,000,000 tree‑trimming and removal contract, and a grant‑application authorization for a $1,040,000 United Way Summer Discovery Grant. Each motion was moved by Council Member Renata Miller and recorded as passed.

• Moved Cupids Undie Run event petition to Formal Session with recommendation for approval (vote 2‑0)
• Moved I Ran The D 5K race petition to Formal Session with recommendation for approval (vote 2‑0)
• Moved $3,000,000 tree‑trimming and removal contract (Contract No. 6007613) to Formal Session with recommendation for approval (vote 2‑0)
• Moved United Way Summer Discovery Grant application authorization ($1,040,000) to Formal Session with recommendation for approval (vote 2‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider a request for a public hearing to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Corktown Development Properties LLC at 1728 Michigan Ave. It will also review an amendment transferring $26,816.94 between Home Repair Home Swap Phase 1 and Phase 2 grant appropriations. Additional items include a memorandum on tax abatements in District 6 and a request to renegotiate the Michigan Land Bank Authority intergovernmental agreement.

• Request for public hearing to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Corktown Development Properties LLC at 1728 Michigan Ave (Petition #2026-001)
• Amendment to transfer $26,816.94 from appropriation 21364 to appropriation 21440 for Home Repair Home Swap Phase 1 and Phase 2 grants
• Memorandum concerning tax abatements in District 6
• Memorandum requesting a resolution to renegotiate the Michigan Land Bank Authority Intergovernmental Agreement

The committee approved the minutes from the January 8 meeting (3‑0). It received and filed a petition to establish a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 1728 Michigan Ave, as requested by Corktown Development Properties LLC (3‑0). The members moved the grant amendment to a formal session to transfer $26,816.94 between Home Repair Home Swap phases (3‑0). Two memoranda were referred back to the Planning Department, one on tax abatements (return in 2 weeks) and another to the Michigan Land Bank Authority (return in 1 week), each approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Jan 8, 2026 (3-0)
• Received & filed Neighborhood Enterprise Zone petition for 1728 Michigan Ave (3-0)
• Moved grant amendment to formal session to transfer $26,816.94 (3-0)
• Referred tax abatements memorandum to LPD, to return in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Referred Michigan Land Bank Authority memorandum, to return in 1 week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive the FY 2025 Local Government Retirement System Annual Report. It will consider three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications: one for rehabilitating a vacant building at 9301 Oakland Avenue to create 10 rental units, and two for duplex rehabilitations at 1257 Bagley in the Corktown area, including a 17‑year historic‑district abatement. The committee will also review a request for the Assessor’s Office to present property‑tax data and a memorandum seeking information on the city’s long‑term financial obligations.

• FY 2025 Local Government Retirement System Annual Report (Form 5572) filing
• NEZ certificate application for 9301 Oakland Avenue – rehab to add 10 rental units
• NEZ certificate application for 1257 Bagley – duplex rehab with 17‑year historic abatement
• Request for the Assessor’s Office to present property‑tax assessment data at a future meeting
• Memorandum requesting information on Detroit’s long‑term financial obligations

The committee approved the January 7 minutes (3-0). It received and filed the FY 2025 Local Government Retirement System report (3-0). It forwarded the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for 9301 Oakland Avenue to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve (2-0). Additional motions to bring back items and file memoranda were also approved (all 3-0).

• Approved January 7 minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed FY 2025 retirement system report (3-0)
• Sent 9301 Oakland Ave NEZ application to agenda with approval recommendation (2-0)
• Motion to bring back 2 weeks for 1257 Bagley item (3-0)
• Received and filed Assessor’s Office data request memorandum (3-0)
• Motion to bring back 3 weeks for Long Term Financial Obligation memorandum (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several reappointments, including the Chief of Police and Chief Financial Officer, and consider an amendment to the Executive Organization Plan. It will also evaluate a $160,294.74 contract for a cyber security Google Threat Intelligence package and multiple settlement payments from recent lawsuits. All items require City Council confirmation.

• Reappointment of Todd Bettison as Chief of Police
• Reappointment of Tanya Stoudemire as Chief Financial Officer
• Amendment to the Executive Organization Plan (EOP)
• Contract No. 6007597 – $160,294.74 for cyber security services with The Daston Corporation
• Settlement payments ranging from $10,000 to $500,000 for various lawsuits

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3‑0 to send several lawsuit settlements and a $160,294.74 cyber‑security contract to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. It also voted 3‑0 to refer the reappointment of eight city officials back two weeks for further consideration.

• Approved $500,000 settlement for Manfred Brandenberger lawsuit (3‑0)
• Approved $160,294.74 cyber‑security contract with The Daston Corporation (3‑0)
• Approved $84,000 settlement for Bimini Properties II Inc. condemnation case (3‑0)
• Approved $100,000 settlement for Darrell Barnes‑Bey claim (3‑0)
• Approved $6,500 settlement for Advanced Physician Group Pharmacy claim (3‑0)
• Motion to refer reappointment of Denise Starr (Human Resources Director) back 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to refer reappointment of Alexa Bush (Planning Director) back 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to refer reappointment of Todd Bettison (Chief of Police) back 2 weeks (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will refer two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certification applications for housing rehabilitation to the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee. It will consider several contract approvals, including a $3 million tree‑trimming contract, a $160,294.74 cyber‑security package, and multiple emergency demolition contracts. The council will also review amendments to HIV/AIDS program funding totaling $4.28 million and a resolution continuing the Immigration Task Force.

• NEZ certificate for rehabilitation at 9301 Oakland Avenue creating 10 rental units (recommended approval)
• NEZ certificate for duplex rehabilitation at 1257 Bagley with 17‑year historic abatement (recommended approval)
• Contract No. 6007597 – $160,294.74 city‑funded cyber‑security Google Threat Intelligence package
• Contract No. 6007613 – $3,000,000 major‑street funding for tree trimming and removal
• Amendment to Minority Aids Initiative – $421,076.31 increase (total contract $4,278,762.58) for HIV/AIDS services

The Detroit City Council unanimously (7-0) referred all items on the agenda to the appropriate standing committees. Items included two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications, several contract authorizations, and a resolution continuing the Immigration Task Force. No items were approved or denied; each was sent for further review.

• Referred NEZ certificate for 9301 Oakland Ave (10 rental units) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred NEZ certificate for 1257 Bagley duplex (17‑year abatement) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007597 (Cyber Security Google Threat Intelligence, $160,294.74) to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred Resolution continuing the Immigration Task Force to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007613 (Tree trimming and removal, $3,000,000) to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 3088926 (Emergency demolition at 257 Fortune, $17,655) to Public Health & Safety Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6005073 amendment (HIV program increase, $750,946.04) to Public Health & Safety Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6005087 amendment (HIV program increase, $4,278,762.58) to Public Health & Safety Committee (7-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing demolition orders for dangerous buildings from November and December 2025. The body is also considering several petitions to vacate public alleys or allow encroachments for utilities and accessibility improvements.

• Dangerous Building findings and demolition orders from 11/21/2025 and 12/12/2025
• Request by Monarch Holdings Group, LLC for EV charging stations and bollards at 2894 W. Grand Blvd.
• Request by Station 626, LLC for an ADA ramp and lighting on Harper Ave.
• Request by CHN Housing Partners for a private storm sewer at 13041 E. Jefferson
• Proposal to proclaim January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the November 17, 2025 minutes (3‑0). It received and filed the Dangerous Buildings findings and demolition orders from hearings on November 21, 2025 and December 12, 2025 (each 3‑0). The committee moved six separate petitions to new business and set a memorandum on Human Trafficking Prevention Month to be reconsidered in one week, all with unanimous support.

• Approved November 17, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Received & filed Dangerous Buildings report for 11/21/2025 (3‑0)
• Received & filed Dangerous Buildings report for 12/12/2025 (3‑0)
• Moved Karen Wiggins petition to new business (3‑0)
• Moved Station 626, LLC petition to new business (3‑0)
• Moved Monarch Holdings Group, LLC petition to new business (3‑0)
• Moved CHN Housing Partners petition to new business (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back Human Trafficking Prevention Month memorandum in 1 week (3‑0)