Detroit, MI

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a hearing on voter drop boxes and discuss the Office of Inspector General's 3rd Quarter Report. The body is also reviewing numerous legal settlements and requests for legal indemnification for city employees.

• Proposed $2,000,000 increase for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. contract (Total: $6,000,000)
• Proposed $125,000 increase for Floyd E. Allen & Associates, P.C. litigation services
• Proposed $500,000 settlement for Nicola Binns (via Co-Guardians Jeffrey Fried and Eli Binns-Cooley)
• Proposed $170,000 settlement for Deandre Angelo Starks
• Proposed pay range adjustment for the Deputy Director of the Detroit Cable Communications Commission

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss participatory budgeting for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The body is also reviewing a proposed ordinance to change how claims against the city are processed and appealed.

• Proposed ordinance to allow appeals for city claims up to $5,000 to the Auditor General
• NEZ certificate application for a mixed-use apartment building at 1500 Van Dyke Street
• Report on the impact of state legislation on data center tax revenue
• Coordination of $2 million allocation for Monteith Library capital improvements
• Financial Report for the two months ended August 31, 2026

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the 2026 application cycle for secondary street signs. The committee is reviewing public responses to 22 proposed sign locations.

• Public hearing on 22 proposed locations for Secondary Street Signs

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing requests for legal representation and indemnification for several police officers and public works employees involved in lawsuits. The body is also considering property tax exemptions and supplemental payments for city retirees.

• Legal representation and indemnification for 9 police personnel in Quieauna Wilson et al v City of Detroit
• Legal representation and indemnification for 5 public works employees in Tela Marie Sabol v City of Detroit
• Proposed $60,000 settlement in lawsuit Ware, Shari v Mary Lou Engelman, City of Detroit, et al
• PILOT tax approval requests for 2028 Hyde Park Dr. and 632-634 Prentis
• Request for public hearing to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District at 2451 Riopelle

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing numerous emergency demolition contracts and city service agreements. The body is also discussing contaminated dirt funding, heat mitigation at the Detroit Detention Center, and proposed police authorized towing rates.

• Proposed $2,265,500 contract with The Allen Lewis Agency LLC for media strategy
• Proposed $1,800,000 HVAC service contract for DDOT with Limbach Company, LLC
• Two $600,000 contracts for Detroit Police Department uniforms with Allie Brothers Uniforms and Galls, LLC
• Proposed $1,542,259 contract with Slalom, Inc. for BSEED operational assessment
• Towing Rate Commission recommendations for police authorized towing rates and fees

City Council Formal Session

The City Council will discuss several lawsuit settlements, including a $300,000 payment to Brandon Owens. The body is also reviewing a proposed interim zoning moratorium on AI data centers and updates to the rental escrow program.

• Settlement of $300,000 for Brandon Owens v Officer Christopher Davis
• Settlement of $170,000 for Deandre Angelo Starks v City of Detroit
• Proposed interim zoning moratorium on AI data centers
• Contract increase of $300,000 for Legal Aid and Defenders Association
• Proposed amendment to the Tenant Escrow section of the Detroit City Code

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to consult with the Law Department and Detroit Police Department. The discussion concerns requests for legal representation and indemnification for retired Director James Fleming and retired Investigator William Rice.

• Legal representation request for James Fleming (Case No. 22-cv-11926)
• Legal representation request for William Rice (Case No. 22-cv-11926)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing petitions for major events at Hart Plaza and Michigan Central Station. The body is also considering several contracts for park improvements, housing rehab, and tax preparation services.

• Petition for 2027 Movement Music Festival at Hart Plaza (May 28-31, 2027)
• Petition for 'Halloween at the Station' at 2050 15th St on October 31, 2026
• $225,000 contract with Michigan Recreational Construction for Rosemont Acacia Park improvements
• $158,950 contract with Jozef Contractor Inc. for housing rehab at 1551 St. Anne Street
• Donation of property at 10001 Conner from Northpoint Conner Avenue Industrial, LLC

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on property tax certificates and consider several real estate transactions. The body is also reviewing a contract amendment for pedestrian connectivity and a federal grant for planning.

• Public hearing for Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate at 8605 W Vernor Ave
• Public hearing for Personal Property Exemption Certificate at 1000 Woodward Avenue
• Contract amendment for SmithGroup, Inc. increasing total to $1,310,877.00 for Corktown pedestrian connectivity
• Proposed sale of 15 residential homes and one vacant lot to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $168,750.00
• Proposed City acquisition of 8416 Lyford for $55,000.00

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for the Economic Development Corporation and the Rivertown Business Improvement Zone. The body is also considering several lawsuit settlements and contract amendments for city services.

• Proposed $2,000,000 increase for Detroit Employment Solutions Corp. contract
• Request to accept $6,098,928.53 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission Grant
• Proposed $210,000 settlement for Muhammad Abdus-Salaam Muhammad v Charles Washington
• Proposed $60,000 settlement for Ware, Shari v Mary Lou Engelman
• Proposed ordinance amendment to establish uniform operating guidelines for Community Advisory Councils

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold its fourth budget implementation discussion focusing on Community Services. The body is also reviewing proposed changes to how claims against the city are processed and appealed.

• Proposed ordinance to limit Auditor General claim awards to $5,000
• Contract for city-wide auto washes with Hill Consulting LLC for $56,760.00
• NEZ certificate application for a new house at 2431 West Forest Street
• PILOT applications for Hyde Park and 632 and 634 Prentis LLC
• Third Interim Report on Citywide Payroll Performance Audit for Public Safety

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several emergency demolition contracts and legal indemnifications for police personnel. The body is also discussing a potential zoning moratorium on AI data centers and reviewing reports on air quality and e-bike safety.

• Contract for Truleo to provide AI analytics software for DPD body camera footage: $2,000,000.00
• Contract for Splash Business Intelligence, Inc. for a financial reporting system: $134,743.50
• Proposed 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new house at 2431 West Forest Street
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties at 19610 Hoyt, 6117 E Seven Mile, 19420 Irvington, 19336 Fleming, and 8618 Warwick
• Memorandum regarding an interim zoning moratorium on AI Data Centers

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is discussing safety improvements for Gratiot Avenue and reviewing reports on contaminated dirt sites. The body is also considering a contract increase for emergency services operator training.

• Proposed $75,000 increase for Contract No. 6007769-A1 with Equature Corporation for emergency services operator training
• Resolution requesting MDOT to make Gratiot Avenue a safer street for all users
• Request for a site-by-site accounting of sites that received contaminated backfill or fill dirt
• Dangerous Building Findings and Orders from August 28 and September 4, 2026
• Request to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on three property redevelopment requests. The body will also consider a report and resolution regarding zoning reforms to increase strategic density for affordable housing.

• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District request for 7601 2nd Avenue
• Public hearing: Commercial Redevelopment District request for 60, 60 ½, 70, 84 and 100 Ferry Street
• Public hearing: Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate request for 3388 14th St.
• Review of report and resolution on zoning reform to support strategic density and affordable housing
• Discussion of proposed 'Good Faith in Housing' ordinance

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is discussing contract extensions for animal care and environmental inspections. The body is also reviewing the management of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre and a cost analysis for in-housing media buying services.

• Amendment to contract with Environmental Testing & Consulting Inc. for a $174,000 increase
• Amendment to contract with Professional Service Industries, Inc. for a $97,075 increase
• Proposed Amendment #4 for The Right Productions to manage the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
• Request to apply for a $10,000 Big Bets for Pets Boost Grant from the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation
• Petition for the Renaissance High School Homecoming Parade on October 23, 2026

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the relationship and financial reports of the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department and the Great Lakes Water Authority. Members will also hold a discussion on public safety implementation for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget.

• Proposed $56,760 contract with Hill Consulting LLC dba. Celebrity Car Wash for city-wide auto washes
• Proposed 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 3436 Cochrane Street
• Proposed ordinance to limit the Auditor General's claim awards to a maximum of $5,000
• Review of $2 million allocation for capital improvements to the Monteith Library branch
• Analysis of how state legislation regarding data centers impacts municipal tax revenue

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing numerous legal settlements, including a $13 million claim involving the Department of Transportation. The body is also considering contract amendments for legal defense services and election management, as well as 2027 employee health benefit rates.

• Proposed $13,000,000 settlement for Brian Diaz, et al v. City of Detroit
• Contract increase of $1,554,122.00 for Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C.
• Proposed $925,000 settlement for In re Virginia Park 1, LLC, Virginia Park 2, LLC and Herman Kiefer Development, LLC
• Approval of 2027 Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Rates for City of Detroit Employees
• Implementation of 2024-2028 Labor Agreement with Michigan AFSCME 925 Detroit Forestry, Landscape and Paving Foreman

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to take public comment on proposed amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution originally adopted July 25, 2017. The agenda includes roll call, public comment, and a public hearing on the amendments. No attachments or further details are provided for the amendment item.

• Public hearing on amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution (adopted July 25, 2017)

City Council Formal Session

Detroit City Council holds a formal session on September 29, 2026, with items referred to standing committees and voting action matters. Key decisions include amendments to contracts for legal defense services for indigent people, 2027 medical/dental/vision rates for city employees, and zoning reform for affordable housing. The agenda also includes routine items like charitable gaming licenses, parade permits, and dangerous building demolition orders.

• Contract 6005963-A3: $1,554,122 increase for post-arraignment legal defense services for indigent people, total $5,555,182 (Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C.)
• Contract 6005962-A3: $1,280,000 increase for pre-arraignment legal defense services, total $3,792,500
• 2027 Medical, Dental and Vision Plan Rates for City of Detroit employees submitted for final approval
• Zoning reform to support strategic density and remove barriers to affordable housing, requested by Council President Pro Tem Coleman A. Young II
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for rehab of 20 condo units at 8643 and 8655 East Jefferson Avenue and 915 Fischer Street

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee meets Sept. 28, 2026, to review a presentation on proposed police authorized towing fees and a long list of contracts and resolutions. New business includes a $9,557,300.36 three-year contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for emergency medical equipment for the Fire Department, and a $2,035,000 one-year contract with Polymershapes LLC for polycarbonate boarding materials to secure vacant homes. The committee also takes up numerous emergency demolition contracts and amendments, plus several items brought back as directed on short-term rentals, a kratom ban resolution, data centers, air quality, and contaminated dirt. Most items are referred to the committee for review; the agenda does not show final decisions.

• Presentation at 10:15 a.m. on proposed police authorized towing fees (Laura Goodspeed, Auditor General's Office)
• Contract 6008008: $9,557,300.36, three years, emergency medical equipment for Fire Department — Stryker Sales, LLC
• Contract 6007925: $2,035,000.00, one year, polycarbonate boarding materials to secure vacant homes — Polymershapes LLC
• Contract 6007580-A1: $875,000 increase (total $2,362,500) for community violence intervention services — Center for Family Development, LLC
• Emergency demolition contracts including 1065 Adeline ($26,656.00), 4246 W Fort ($67,810.00), and 3946 Lemay fill removal increase ($58,080.50)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will discuss various city business items, including event petitions for TechTown Detroit and UniverSoul Circus. The committee will also review several contract amendments and grant acceptance requests for city services and park improvements.

• TechTown Detroit 'Toast of the Town 2026' event petition
• UniverSoul Circus 2026 event petition
• $2,700,000.00 contract for park video surveillance and lighting
• $1,345,000.00 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Program Grant
• Naming of the Skinner Park playground in District 4

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee meets Sept. 24, 2026, with two public hearings on rezoning requests: 5130 14th Street and 2150 Putnam Street from Two-Family Residential to Planned Development, and 15321 Wyoming Street from B2 Local Business and Residential to B4 General Business. The committee also takes up property sales, including 16 homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $180,000, and a $1,000,000 contract increase for the Detroit Housing Resource Help Line. Several items are listed as brought back or referred to the committee.

• Public hearing on rezoning 5130 14th Street and 2150 Putnam Street from R2 Two-Family Residential to PD Planned Development
• Public hearing on rezoning 15321 Wyoming Street from B2 Local Business and Residential to B4 General Business
• Proposed sale of 16 residential homes (including 12231 Archdale, 11721 Rutland, 21400 Pickford) to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $180,000
• Proposed sale of 3331, 3325, 3319, 3263 & 3239 Joy Road to Mt. Charity Missionary Baptist Church for $11,390
• Contract No. 6006579-A4 amendment: $1,000,000 increase, total $14,449,278, for Detroit Housing Resource Help Line administration through Dec. 31, 2027

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will discuss various appointments to city boards and review several legal settlements and contract extensions. The agenda includes discussions on small business support, salary adjustments, and various municipal department reports.

• Appointment of Harvey Santana to the Board of Police Commissioners
• Appointment of Carl Bentley to the Civil Service Commission
• Contract amendment for Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. totaling $3,792,500.00
• Settlement in lawsuit of In re Virginia Park 1, LLC, et al. for $925,000.00
• Settlement in lawsuit of Tanya Mackey for $150,000.00

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss Fiscal Year 2027 budget implementation for the Department of Public Works. The agenda includes several reports and contract requests, including a $56,760 contract for citywide auto washes and a $134,743.50 contract for financial reporting systems.

• FY27 Budget Implementation Discussion: Department of Public Works
• Ordinance amendment to limit the Auditor General's claim award to $5,000
• Contract for auto washes: $56,760.00
• Contract for financial reporting system: $134,743.50
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 20 condo units at 8643 and 8655 East Jefferson Avenue and 915 Fischer Street

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to refer various items to standing committees, including contracts, reports, and proposed ordinances. Key actions include contract approvals for auto washes, a financial reporting system, and amendments for ASL services and dental care, as well as reports on payroll audits and monthly finances. The council will also consider several ordinances to update business license fees from annual to biennial.

• Contract No. 6007256: $56,760 for auto washes for city departments with Celebrity Car Wash at 8641 Woodward Ave.
• Contract No. 6007938: $134,743.50 for a financial reporting system with Splash Business Intelligence.
• Contract No. 6006202-A2: $150,000 increase (total $465,000) for ASL services with DEAF Community Advocacy Network.
• NEZ certificates for rehab of 20 condo units at 8643/8655 E. Jefferson Ave. and 915 Fischer St. (recommend approval).
• Ordinances to change various business license fees from annual to biennial (Chapters 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 18).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review unfinished business and new business, including multiple emergency demolition contracts, a $7 million increase for DDOT bus OEM parts, and several grant requests. The agenda also includes resolutions on short-term rentals, a kratom ban, and a Good Faith Housing ordinance.

• Contract No. 6006494-A1: $7,000,000 increase for DDOT bus OEM parts, total $14,013,185
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties including 13750 Dexter ($189,730), 12040 Stoepel ($69,157), and 5647 Loraine ($26,585)
• FY 2026 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Block Grant: $364,804 federal share, $384,006 total for Coleman A. Young Airport
• FY 2026 Fire Equipment Grant application: $50,000 sought from State of Michigan
• Resolution requesting action on short-term rentals and resolution supporting Michigan House Bill 5537 (kratom ban)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on establishing an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for North Corktown HQ LLC at 3388 14th Street, and will consider unfinished business including a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Corktown Development LLC at 1350 Michigan Avenue, an ordinance request on Good Faith in Housing, and questions about Detroit at Work. New business includes a contract amendment for compliance services and a property sale to Mt. Charity Missionary Baptist Church on Joy Road.

• Public hearing on Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for 3388 14th Street (Petition #2026-012)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 1350 Michigan Avenue (Petition #2026-010)
• Contract No. 6004371-A2 amendment: $1,341,667 for compliance services (National Consulting Services, LLC)
• Property sale of 3331, 3325, 3319, 3263 & 3239 Joy Road to Mt. Charity Missionary Baptist Church for $11,390
• Ordinance request on Good Faith in Housing

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council is holding a formal session to consider referrals to standing committees and voting action matters. Key items include a substitute resolution on property tax rate reductions, several lawsuit settlements, appointments to city boards, and reports on administratively approved contracts. The agenda also includes public comment and committee reports.

• Substitute resolution concerning property tax rate reductions (16.3)
• Settlements: $150,000 (Lafour), $50,000 (Tolbert-Morton), $8,500 (Sharpe), $160,000 (Ruffin), and US Rehab (amount not specified)
• Appointments: Donna Givens Davidson to Detroit Land Bank Authority (recommended to deny), Brandon Lockhart and Jason Friedman to Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Reappointment of Carl Bentley to Civil Service Commission (referred to committee)
• Monthly reports of contracts approved administratively ($25,000-$50,000) for March-September 2026

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is meeting to review 27 items, mostly unfinished business brought back from prior meetings. Key items include a proposed ordinance to regulate short-term rentals, several emergency demolition contracts, and multiple grant applications. The committee will also discuss legal matters related to ICE pursuits, police oversight, and various departmental reports.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 8 to add Division 9, Short-Term Rentals, with licensing and regulations
• Contract No.6007674 with Euna Solutions for grants management software, $192,850
• Five emergency residential demolition contracts totaling $92,550 (e.g., 6795 Ashton, 17165 Winthrop, 7727 Bryden, 12107 & 12109 Schaefer, 20137 Omira)
• Grant applications: $400,000 (FTAP), $1,300,000 (Automated Permitting), $600,000 (Byrne), $300,000 (NIBIN)
• Acceptance of $29,911,441 increase for FY 2024 Section 5307 transit grant

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved multiple orders for building demolitions and various street easement petitions. The committee also moved to approve a grant for the Michigan Overdose Data to Action program and a donation for the Leading Fathers Fellowship.

• Approved demolition orders for 978 Adeline, 13536 Ashton, 18674 Barlow, 9650 Cascade, 2231 Davison, 2237 Davison, and 13607 Dean (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of 9214 Guilford and 19620 Hanna (3-0)
• Approved demolition orders for 17196 Kentfield, 20216 Kentucky, 9730 N Martindale, 11687 Minden, 8900 Northfield, 15803 Northlawn, and 5966 Philip (3-0)
• Approved demolition orders for 9115 Pierson, 3374 Preston, 3669 Preston, 5970 Proctor (2-1), 8209 Roselawn, and 8102 Ruedisale (3-0)
• Ordered demolition of 8098 Sprague, 19208 St Marys, 14361 Terry, and 5097 University Pl (3-0)
• Approved easement for alley bounded by Joy Road, Sussex Ave., and Whitcomb Ave. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Michigan Overdose Data to Action Grant ($61,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of cash donation for Leading Fathers Fellowship ($800) (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review a $400,000 grant for Clemente Park and a proposed ordinance regarding NCAA special event licenses. Members will also discuss unfinished business regarding data improvements and media buying cost analyses.

• $400,000 grant for Clemente Park Inclusive Play Area
• Proposed ordinance for NCAA Special Event Licenses and Temporary Use Permits
• Petition for the 5th Annual Detroit-Dearborn Community Block Party on Tireman
• Review of DACC Data-Improvement Commitments
• Analysis of In-Housing Media Buying Services

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 2-0 to move several items to formal session, including a recommendation to approve the Detroit-Dearborn Community Block Party, an ordinance for NCAA special event licenses, and acceptance of a $400,000 state grant for Clemente Park. It also received and filed a report on DACC data improvements, and tabled two freeway litter cleanup contracts and a media buying services memo for further review.

• Moved Detroit-Dearborn Community Block Party to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Moved NCAA special event license ordinance to formal session for public hearing (2-0)
• Moved Clemente Park Inclusive Play Area grant acceptance to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Received and filed DACC data-improvement commitments report (2-0)
• Brought back in 2 weeks: in-house media buying services memo (2-0)
• Brought back in 2 weeks: freeway litter cleanup contract No. 6008013 with Payne Landscaping Inc ($3,380,849.28) (2-0)
• Brought back in 2 weeks: freeway litter cleanup contract No. 6008012 with Motor City Preservation ($3,264,086.00) (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a commercial tax exemption for a Lafayette property and a zoning change at Mack and Alter, then discuss a sweeping zoning ordinance amendment, housing-related ordinances, and several property transfers and sales. The agenda includes unfinished business items brought back from prior sessions.

• Public hearing on Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for PSSF I-AREP V-HV Detroit, LLC at 525 W Lafayette (PA 255 of 1978)
• Public hearing to rezone 14632 Mack Avenue from PD Planned Development to B4 General Business
• 6th General Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance: allows lofts in R1/R2, brewpubs/microbreweries in B2-B4, changes 'kennel, commercial' to 'animal care facility', expands family definition to four unrelated persons
• Ordinance request 'Good Faith in Housing' and report on owners of 10+ residential/commercial properties
• Property sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC for $180,000

The committee voted 3-0 to send a major zoning code amendment to Formal Session with a recommendation to approve, covering changes to allowed uses, definitions, and parking rules across multiple districts. It also voted 3-0 to send a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate request for the Fort Shelby Hotel (525 W Lafayette) to Formal Session without recommendation. A rezoning of 14632 Mack Avenue from PD to B4 was approved for Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. Several other items were brought back for future consideration or removed from the agenda.

• Sent Fort Shelby Hotel tax incentive request to Formal Session without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved rezoning of 14632 Mack Avenue from PD to B4 for Formal Session (3-0)
• Approved comprehensive zoning code amendment for Formal Session (3-0)
• Brought back Good Faith in Housing ordinance request in 1 week (3-0)
• Brought back report on owners of 10+ properties in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District for Landy Land, LLC (date TBD) (3-0)
• Brought back sale of 16 residential homes by reverter in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Received and filed Secondary Street Signs public responses report (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is conducting interviews for several city board appointments. The committee is also reviewing various legal settlement requests and proposed adjustments to the city's compensation schedule.

• Interviews for appointments to the City Planning Commission, Board of Review, and Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Proposed $150,000 settlement in Virginia Lafour v City of Detroit
• Proposed $160,000 settlement in Ruffin, Louis v Jason Jennings and City of Detroit
• Proposed $100,000 settlement in Central Home Health Care Services v City of Detroit
• Proposed $50,000 settlement in Tolbert-Morton, Bettie Jean v Equan Terez Moore and City of Detroit

The Internal Operations Standing Committee recommended approval for four board appointments and eight legal settlements during its September 9, 2026, meeting. The committee also approved a compensation schedule amendment for the Office of the Assessor and tabled several other administrative and policy items for future discussion.

• Recommended approval of four board appointments (2-0)
• Recommended approval of eight legal settlements (2-0)
• Approved compensation schedule amendment for Chief Assessor (2-0)
• Tabled 10 items for future committee review (2-0)
• Received and filed 8 reports and memoranda (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 budget implementation for culture and media. Members will also review various fiscal analyses, including property tax reductions and data center tax revenue impacts.

• Discussion on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Implementation: Culture and Media
• Ordinance amendment to limit Auditor General claim awards to $5,000
• Review of substitute resolution concerning property tax rate reductions
• Performance Audit of the Detroit Board of Police Commissioners (June 2026)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications for East Village and Hubbard Farms

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted to move two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications to formal session: one for seven new single-family houses on Belvidere and Holcomb, and another for rehabilitating a duplex on Clark Street. The committee also received and filed several financial reports, including the FY2026 eleven-month and twelve-month financial reports, and forwarded a substitute resolution on property tax rate reductions to formal session. No substantive decisions were made on the FY2027 budget discussion, which was held without motions.

• Moved NEZ certificate for 7 new houses on Belvidere and Holcomb to formal session (3-0)
• Moved NEZ certificate for duplex rehab at 1489 Clark Street to formal session (3-0)
• Moved substitute resolution on property tax rate reductions to formal session as amended (3-0)
• Received and filed FY2026 eleven-month financial report (3-0)
• Received and filed FY2026 twelve-month financial report (3-0)
• Received and filed fiscal analysis of proposed property tax reductions (3-0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Dining With Confidence program budget modification (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 22, 2026 (2-0)