Detroit public meetings in 2025

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider a fiscal impact statement for a proposed amendment to the Secondhand Goods Electronic Reporting Ordinance and responses to an Institutional Building Adaptive Reuse ordinance. Council members will vote on several contract authorizations, including a $597,762.50 mobile field app for property assessments and a $2,040,000 facility management services contract. An ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 City Code will be considered to reserve budget allocations for incoming elected officials. Appointments to the Economic Development Corporation will also be approved.

• Contract No. 6007148 – $597,762.50 for a mobile field app to improve property assessment efficiency (Pivot Point Partners LLC, 2497 Shepherd Ct., Powell, OH).
• Contract No. 6007513 – $2,040,000 for facility management services for the DPSH (Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, 226 E. Hudson, Suite 200, Royal Oak, MI).
• Contract No. 6007530 – ATM lease at DPD precincts and Detroit Detention Center with a $0.50 per foreign transaction fee (The Huntington National Bank, 5555 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH).
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to reserve budget allocations for elected office holders.
• Fiscal Impact Statement on the proposed amendment to the Secondhand Goods Electronic Reporting Ordinance (Office of the Chief Financial Officer).

The council unanimously approved a $135,000,000 amendment to add additional contractors for the Light Duty Vehicle Purchase/Lease Schedule 6. It also approved several other contracts and appointments, all with 7‑0 votes and waivers where noted. These actions include a $597,762.50 mobile field‑app contract, a $2.04 M facility‑management contract, and appointments to the Economic Development Corporation.

• Approved amendment to Light Duty Vehicle Purchase/Lease Schedule 6 ($135,000,000) – 7‑0
• Approved amendment reserving budget allocation for incoming elected officials – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved Contract No. 6007148 for mobile field app ($597,762.50) – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved Contract No. 6007513 for facility management services ($2,040,000) – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved Contract No. 6007530 ATM lease fee ($0.50 per transaction) – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved appointment of Crystal Perkins to Economic Development Corp – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved appointment of Alexa Bush to Economic Development Corp – 7‑0 with waiver
• Approved Contract No. 6005564 increase for transactional legal assistance ($15,000) – 7‑0

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to Chapter 41 of the 2019 Detroit City Code that update record‑keeping and electronic reporting requirements for junk dealers, pawnbrokers, scrap metal dealers, and other secondhand‑goods businesses. The committee will also review the FY 2025 Airport Improvement Program Block Grant of $473,277 awarded to the Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport, and consider several contract authorizations, including a $4,355,888.96 video and camera system for the DDOT bus fleet and funding increases for software and fire‑station projects. Unfinished business items include status updates on council‑member resolutions and other contracts. The meeting runs from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 41 (secondhand‑goods) – updates electronic reporting for junk, pawn, scrap metal, and other dealers
• Approval of FY 2025 Airport Improvement Program Block Grant – $473,277 federal share, $24,910 MDOT cash match, total project cost $498,187
• Contract 6007161 – $4,355,888.96 for a video and camera system for the DDOT bus fleet (312 buses)
• Contract 6002743-A2 – $198,030 increase for a web‑based workflow solution for BSEED & DPW (total $893,565.63)
• Contract 6006215‑A2 – $1,138,359.62 increase for construction services at three fire stations (total $6,401,815.62)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from the November 17 meeting and sent several items to the formal session agenda, including amendments to the secondhand goods ordinance. It also recommended approval of the FY 2025 Airport Improvement Program Block Grant and multiple contract authorizations, such as a $4,355,888.96 video and camera system for the DDOT bus fleet and funding increases for fire‑station and software projects. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of November 17, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent secondhand goods ordinance amendments to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2025 Airport Improvement Program Block Grant ($473,277) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $4,355,888.96 video and camera system contract for DDOT bus fleet (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $198,030 contract amendment for web‑based workflow solution (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,138,359.62 contract increase for fire‑station annex additions (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $750,000.000 general contracting services contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,500,00.000 general contracting services contract (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider approving contracts for park improvements, grant applications, and service agreements, including a lease for the Belle Isle Boathouse.

• Contract for park improvements at Heilman Park ($1.8M)
• Grant application for Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund ($400K)
• Grant for Intervale Roselawn Park ($400K)
• Grant for Clark Park ($250K)
• Grant for Jayne Field Improvements ($1.25M)

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved a motion to send the transfer of 8415 Dubay from the General Services Department/Detroit Parks and Recreation to the City Airport Department to the formal session, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also unanimously sent several contract amendments, grant authorizations, and a park event petition to the formal session for approval. All motions were carried with a 3‑0 vote.

• Transfer of 8415 Dubay jurisdiction to Airport Department – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Clark Park Winter Carnival & Hockey Classic petition – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6005500 – increase funds for animal food and veterinary supplies – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6006702 – increase funds and amend terms for EV DCFC stations – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6007451 – park improvements at Heilman Park – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6003125 – extend rental/purchase of shop equipment trailers – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6006271 – increase funds for freeway mowing services (Fontenot) – sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Contract 6006272 – increase funds for freeway mowing services (Payne) – sent to formal session (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is holding public hearings on zoning changes for St. Jean Street and landscaping standards for nonresidential properties. The body is also reviewing several commercial rehabilitation certificates and proposals for occupied home rehabilitation programs.

• Proposed rezoning of 2, 21, 95 St. Jean Street and 140 Terminal Street from Industrial/Planned Development to General Business District
• Proposed $400,000 sale of part of 2 St. Jean and 140 Terminal to Goat Yard Marine, LLC
• Contract for Definable Solutions, Inc. to provide public investment evaluation software for $122,800
• Contract increase of $2,298,000 for Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation for the Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program
• Contract increase of $399,862 for SmithGroup, Inc. for street calming and pedestrian connectivity studies in Corktown

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3‑0 on a series of motions, sending each item to the City Council Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. Actions included a zoning amendment for several St. Jean Street properties, commercial redevelopment certificates, a landscaping standards update, and contract approvals. The largest dollar amount was a $2,298,000 increase for the Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program contract. All votes were unanimous.

• Zoning amendment for 2 St. Jean St., 21 St. Jean St., 95 St. Jean St., and 140 Terminal St. sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Commercial Redevelopment Certificate for Buildings That Build Community Development LLC at 12400 Kelly Rd. sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Landscaping and screening requirements amendment for non‑residential uses sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Contract No. 6006900 for Public Investment Evaluation Software ($122,800) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sale of City‑owned property at part of 2 St. Jean St. and 140 Terminal St. to Goat Yard Marine, LLC for $400,000 sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Contract increase of $2,298,000 for Grow Detroit Youth Talent Program (Contract No. 6004587‑A5) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Contract amendment for Street Calming and Pedestrian Connectivity Study (Contract No. 6006242‑A1) increase $399,862 sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Resolution urging transfer of occupied DLBA properties to HRD and P&DD sent back for future action (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview Alexa Bush and Crystal Perkins for mayoral appointments to the Economic Development Corporation. The body will also review several legal contract amendments and lawsuit settlements.

• Interviews and proposed appointments of Alexa Bush and Crystal Perkins to the Economic Development Corporation
• Contract increase of $650,000 for Seward Henderson PLLC regarding Davonte Sanford v CoD
• Contract increase of $500,000 for Floyd E. Allen & Associates, P.C. for labor matters litigation
• Proposed settlements including $30,000 for Jacqueline Swerbensky and Martha Wojciechowski and $30,000 for Abraham Shadeh
• Salary adjustment resolutions for the Mayor, City Clerk, and City Council Members from the Elected Officials Compensation Commission

After establishing a quorum, the Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the November 12 minutes (2‑0). The committee then sent two mayoral appointments to the Economic Development Corporation and a series of contract amendments and settlement payments to the formal City Council session, all with unanimous 3‑0 votes. Each motion was carried and recorded as approved.

• Approved minutes for November 12, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Crystal Perkins to the Economic Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Alexa Bush to the Economic Development Corporation (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Butzel Long, PC – $15,000 increase (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Floyd E. Allen & Associates – $500,000 increase (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Plunkett Cooney, P.C. – $256,000 increase (3-0)
• Approved settlement with Jacqueline Swerbensky and Martha Wojciechowski – $30,000 payment (3-0)
• Approved settlement with Dearborn Pain Specialists – $23,000 and $2,000 payments (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on reserving half of fiscal year budget allocations for incoming elected office holders. The body will also review multiple service contracts and fiscal impact reports for proposed city ordinances.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code regarding budget allocations for elected office holders
• Contract No. 6007148 with Pivot Point Partners LLC for a mobile property assessment app: $597,762.50
• Contract No. 6007513 with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas for DPSH facility management: $2,040,000.00
• Amendment to Detroit Supply Schedule #6 for light duty vehicle purchase/lease: $135,000,000.00 maximum order limit
• Lease agreement with Huntington National Bank for ATMs at DPD Precincts and Detroit Detention Center

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the November 12 minutes (2‑0). It moved a proposed amendment to reserve budget allocations for incoming elected officials to a formal session (2‑0). The committee also moved four city contracts—including a mobile field‑app, facility‑management services, an ATM lease, and a light‑duty vehicle purchase amendment—to formal session, each approved 2‑0. Finally, it received and filed several fiscal‑impact reports and a quarterly financial report, all motions carried 2‑0.

• Approved minutes of Nov 12, 2025 (2‑0)
• Moved budget‑allocation amendment to formal session (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007148 Mobile Field App, $597,762.50 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007513 Facility Management Services, $2,040,00 0.00 (2‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007530 ATM lease, $0.50 per transaction fee (2‑0)
• Approved Light Duty Vehicle Purchase amendment, $135,000,000.00 (2‑0)
• Received & filed Fiscal Impact report on Chapter 26 law‑enforcement rename (2‑0)
• Received & filed Fiscal Impact report on Chapter 26 incident‑footage amendment (2‑0)

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council will hold a public hearing on the appeal of an interim suspension affecting Gayanga Co. LLC and Brian McKinney, referenced as OIG File No. 25-0014-INV. The hearing will consider correspondence, a position statement, and a presentation related to the appeal. The agenda also includes a public comment period and a resolution authored by a council member named Johnson.

• Public comment period
• Hearing on appeal of interim suspension of Gayanga Co. LLC and Brian McKinney (OIG File No. 25-0014-INV)
• Review of related documents: correspondence, position statement, and presentation PDFs
• Resolution authored by Councilmember Johnson
• No attachments provided for the resolution item

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider several contract amendments and funding requests referred to various standing committees. Items include a $650,000 increase for legal services, a $1.4 million increase for freeway mowing services, a $400,000 grant application for the Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund, and a $0.50 per transaction fee lease for ATMs at police precincts. The council will also receive a Spirit of Detroit award presentation. Amendments to rules of order and labor‑agreement implementations will be discussed.

• Contract 6006272-A1 – $1.4 M increase for freeway mowing services (Payne Landscaping Inc., 7635 E. Davison)
• Contract 6006271-A1 – $1.1 M increase for freeway mowing services (Fontenot Landscaping Services, 8881 Central Avenue)
• Contract 6001522-A8 – $650,000 increase for legal services in Davonte Sanford case (Seward Henderson PLLC, 210 E 3rd Street)
• Contract 6002743-A2 – $198,030 increase for web‑based workflow software (Avolve Software Corp., 4835 E. Cactus Road)
• Grant request for FY 2026 Southeast Michigan Resilience Fund – $400,000 city match toward $800,000 project

The council approved the journal from the October 28, 2025 session with a 9‑0 vote. It unanimously adopted amendments to the council’s Rules of Order, also 9‑0. The body referred numerous contract and funding items to the appropriate standing committees, each referral passing 9‑0. No other actions were taken.

• Approved journal of Oct 28 2025 session (9‑0)
• Approved amendments to Rules of Order (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6007530 ATM lease to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6001522‑A8 legal services extension to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6003125 equipment trailer extension to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6006271 freeway mowing funds increase to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)
• Referred grant application for National Fish and Wildlife Fund (FY 2026) to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6005222 rapid title search amendment to Planning & Economic Development Committee (9‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review and vote on multiple contract authorizations, including a $4,355,888.96 grant to install a video and camera system on 312 DDOT buses. Additional items include emergency demolition funding for 12888 Chapel ($16,000), emergency backfill for 4400 St Aubin ($56,500), façade stabilization at 14230 E. Jefferson ($127,221), and a $950,000 police special‑upfit services contract. The committee will also receive status updates on several pending matters such as living‑wage legislation for musicians and flood‑mitigation reports.

• Contract 6007161 – $4,355,888.96 grant for complete video and camera system for DDOT bus fleet (312 buses)
• Contract 3087566 – $16,000 emergency demolition for residential property 12888 Chapel
• Contract 3088059 – $56,500 emergency backfill for commercial property 4400 St Aubin
• Contract 3088068 – $127,221 façade stabilization and netting at 14230 E. Jefferson
• Contract 6007457 – $950,000 police special‑upfit services for Detroit Police Department

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved a series of contract recommendations, sending them to the Formal Session. All motions carried unanimously except two police contracts, which passed with a 2-1 vote after one objection. The police upfit services contract is for $950,000 and the TASER certification contract is for $1,036,692.48. The committee also approved contracts for video systems, emergency demolition, backfill, façade stabilization, HIV program funding, and mental‑health training.

• Approved motion to bring back Contract No. 6007161 video & camera system for DDOT bus fleet ($4,355,888.96) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 3087566 emergency demolition of 12888 Chapel ($16,000.00) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 3088059 emergency backfill for 4400 St Aubin ($56,500.00) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 3088068 façade stabilization at 14230 E. Jefferson ($127,221.00) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6005093-A1 increased funding for Adult Clinic HIV program ($665,711.84 increase, total $3,637,113.91) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6005660-A2 increased funding for mental‑health training ($400,000.00 increase, total $2,425,600.00) – vote 3-0
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6007457 police special upfit services ($950,000.00) – vote 2-1 (1 objection)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6007497 TASER 10 certification bundle ($1,036,692.48) – vote 2-1 (1 objection)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several legal settlements, a new 10-year DIRECTV franchise agreement, and the creation of a Domestic Violence and Exploitation Task Force. The body is also discussing a proposed $150 million soccer stadium project and a $1.25 million grant for Jayne Field improvements.

• Proposed $150 million Detroit City Football Club Stadium development at 2301, 2401, 2201 Twentieth Street, 3050 W. Fisher Highway and 3000 Standish Street
• Proposed 10-year franchise agreement with DIRECTV, LLC from October 15, 2025, to October 14, 2035
• Request to accept $1,250,000.00 FY 2026 Jayne Field Improvements Grant from Invest Detroit Foundation
• Lawsuit settlements including $30,000 to Abraham Shadeh and $30,000 to Jacqueline Swerbensky and Martha Wojciechowski
• Proposed resolution to create the Domestic Violence and Exploitation Task Force

The council voted 8-0 to bring back the Rules of Order amendment for a public hearing in one week. The October 21 session journal was approved 8-0. Dozens of items were unanimously referred to various standing committees for further review.

• Public hearing amendment to Rules of Order postponed 1 week (8-0)
• October 21, 2025 session journal approved (8-0)
• Fiscal impact report on Chapter 26 law‑enforcement rename referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6-0)
• Fiscal impact report on Chapter 26 incident‑footage amendment referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6-0)
• Law Department reports and settlements referred to Internal Operations Committee (6-0 each)
• Jayne Field Improvements Grant request referred to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (6-0)
• Belle Isle Boathouse lease request referred to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (6-0)
• EV charging‑station easement request referred to Planning & Economic Development Committee (6-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider the Brownfield Plan for the former Uniroyal site at 6000 East Jefferson Avenue. It will also hear a commercial rehabilitation certificate request for W-Detroit Property LLC at the same address and a proposal to amend the city code to create the Conductors Protective Assurance Building historic district. A petition to establish the Rivertown Business Improvement Zone will be presented for public comment. The committee will review the status of a $122,800 grant contract for a public investment evaluation software system and a $400,000 property sale of part of 2 St. Jean to Goat Yard Marine LLC.

• Brownfield Plan for 6000 East Jefferson Avenue – former Uniroyal site redevelopment
• Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for W-Detroit Property LLC (Petition #2025-263) at 6000 E. Jefferson Ave
• Amendment to add Conductors Protective Assurance Building Historic District (Section 21-2-253)
• Petition to establish Rivertown Business Improvement Zone (Petition #2025-269)
• Contract No. 6006900 – $122,800 grant for public investment evaluation software system

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes from the November 6 meeting. It voted to send the Brownfield Plan for the former UniRoyal site at 6000 East Jefferson Avenue to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve. The committee also recommended approval of the Rivertown Business Improvement Zone and two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone proposals, and set several items to be revisited in a week.

• Approved minutes of November 6, 2025 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for 6000 E. Jefferson Ave (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Rivertown Business Improvement Zone (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Lysander properties (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone District at 663 Prentis St (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate line item (2-1)
• Motion to bring back historic district amendment (3-0)
• Motion to bring back $122,800 grant contract for public investment evaluation software (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview Sherisse M. Butler for a District 3 appointment to the Board of Zoning Appeals. The body will also consider a $15,000 settlement for a lawsuit and legal representation for several police officers. Additionally, the committee will review reports on administratively approved contracts from July and August 2025.

• Interview of Sherisse M. Butler for Board of Zoning Appeals (District 3)
• $15,000 settlement in Lisa Mathis v City of Detroit, et al
• Legal representation and indemnification for PO Felicia Manning-Peoples, PO Chris Masalskis, and Master Sergeant Jeremy Johnson
• July and August 2025 report of contracts approved administratively ($25,000 to $50,000)
• Request to release confidentiality of memo responses for Council Member Gabriela Santiago-Romero

The Internal Operations Standing Committee unanimously voted to forward a $15,000 settlement in the Lisa Mathis lawsuit to the formal session. It also approved forwarding legal representation and indemnification requests for three police officers to the formal session. The item concerning PO Felicia Manning‑Peoples was removed from the agenda. All motions passed 3‑0.

• Sent $15,000 Lisa Mathis settlement to formal session (3-0)
• Sent appointment of Sherisse M. Butler to Board of Zoning Appeals to formal session (3-0)
• Sent legal representation for Master Sgt. Jeremy Johnson to formal session (3-0)
• Sent legal representation for PO Chris Masalskis to formal session (3-0)
• Removed PO Felicia Manning‑Peoples lawsuit item from agenda (3-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider an ordinance amending Chapter 41 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to update record‑keeping and electronic reporting requirements for a range of secondhand goods dealers, including junk, pawnbrokers, scrap metal, used vehicle, and related businesses. The committee will also review the status of two emergency demolition/alteration contracts totaling $126,280 and several council member memoranda on food‑vendor incidents, flood mitigation, and other issues.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 41 (Secondhand Goods) – adds electronic reporting duties for junk dealers, pawnbrokers, precious metal, scrap metal, used building materials, used motor vehicle dealers, and related categories
• Contract 3087566 – emergency demolition of residential property at 12888 Chapel, $16,000
• Contract 3087968 – emergency alteration of commercial property at 5631 Stanton, $110,280
• Memorandum on incidents regarding food vendors
• Memorandum requesting a report on flood mitigation solutions for West Grand Boulevard

The committee approved the November 3, 2025 minutes. It modified Chapter 41 of the 2019 Detroit City Code concerning electronic reporting for secondhand‑goods dealers and moved the amended ordinance to a formal session for introduction and a public hearing. Two emergency demolition contracts—$16,000 for 12888 Chapel and $110,280 for 5631 Stanton—were re‑introduced for formal consideration. Several memoranda from council members were received and filed.

• Approved November 3, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Modified Chapter 41 secondhand‑goods ordinance (2‑0)
• Sent amended ordinance to formal session for introduction & public hearing (2‑0)
• Re‑introduced emergency demolition contract for 12888 Chapel, $16,000 (2‑0)
• Re‑introduced emergency alteration contract for 5631 Stanton, $110,280 (2‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum on food‑vendor incident data (2‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum requesting legal opinion on closing Kronos Concrete (2‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum on travel‑inn report (2‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning amendments for the adaptive reuse of vacant institutional buildings. The body will also discuss home repair eligibility and brownfield redevelopment plans.

• Proposed amendments to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code regarding adaptive reuse of vacant institutional buildings in residential districts
• Discussion on HRD and Community Benefits Agreement Home Repair Eligibility
• Public hearing on the Amended and Restated Brownfield Plan for 20th and Michigan Avenue Redevelopment
• Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for 2201, 2301, 2401 20th St. (Petition #2025-220)
• Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate for 2401 and 2301 20th St. (Petition #2025-220)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 30, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. It moved the zoning amendment to a formal session, adding townhouse use, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also voted 3‑0 to bring the amended and restated Brownfield Plan for the 20th & Michigan Avenue redevelopment back as a line‑item on the November 20, 2025 agenda.

• Approved October 30 minutes (2-0)
• Moved zoning amendment to formal session, adding townhouse use (3-0)
• Brought back Brownfield Plan as line item for 11/20/25 (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review settlements for four lawsuits, interview a candidate for the Board of Zoning Appeals, and discuss updates on the Language Access Ordinance and delegated authority.

• Settlement for Anthony Collins v City of Detroit ($65,000)
• Settlement for Northland Radiology v City of Detroit ($16,500)
• Settlement for Schanta Montgomery v City of Detroit ($50,000)
• Settlement for Carolyn Taylor v City of Detroit ($25,000)
• Interview: Anthony Sherman for Board of Zoning Appeals

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the October 29, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward draft police department resolutions and four lawsuit settlement recommendations to the formal session agenda. It also received and filed a memorandum on the Language Access Ordinance implementation.

• Approved minutes of Oct 29, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved sending LPD draft resolution to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved drafting the LPD resolution (2-0)
• Approved sending $65,000 Anthony Collins settlement to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending $16,500 Northland Radiology settlement to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending $50,000 Schanta Montgomery settlement to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending $25,000 Carolyn Taylor settlement to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Received and filed Language Access Ordinance memorandum (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider expanding the Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Homestead (NEZH) area. The committee will also review Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for 96 new condominium units in the Hudson’s tower at 1208 Woodward Avenue, which are recommended for approval. Standard agenda items include roll call, approval of minutes, chair remarks, and public comment. Unfinished business includes a status report from the City Clerk and City Planning Commission on the NEZ applications.

• Public hearing on expanding the Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Homestead (NEZH) area
• Review of NEZ certificate applications for 96 new condominium units at the Hudson’s tower, 1208 Woodward Avenue, by Rosko Development Company LLC (recommended approval)
• Status report from City Clerk/City Planning Commission on the NEZ applications
• Unfinished business on NEZ certificate applications (brought back as directed on 10/15/25)
• Standard items: roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, public comment

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the October 29, 2025 minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It sent to the formal session a recommendation to approve the expansion of the Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone Homestead (NEZH) area, also by a 2‑0 vote. The committee likewise sent a recommendation to approve Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 96 new condominium units at 1208 Woodward Avenue, again with a 2‑0 vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved October 29, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve Bagley NEZH expansion (2-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve NEZ certificates for 96 condos at 1208 Woodward Ave (2-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider an ordinance amending Chapter 26 of the 2019 Detroit City Code to create Citizen Patrols and a Blight Patrol. The committee will review status updates on several emergency demolition and alteration contracts and consider multiple contract amendments and extensions covering demolition, firehouse improvements, health services, and infrastructure. All items are presented for council notification and possible approval.

• Public hearing on Ordinance to amend Chapter 26 (Citizen Patrols/Blight Patrol) – PDF documents listed.
• Contract No. 3087566 – $16,000 for emergency demolition of residential property at 12888 Chapel (SC Environmental Services, LLC).
• Contract No. 3087968 – $110,280 for emergency alteration of commercial property at 5631 Stanton (Adamo Demolition Company).
• Contract No. 6006497-A2 – $600,000 increase for fiduciary services (Southeastern Michigan Health Association), total $3,600,000.
• Contract No. 6005965-A1 – $1,312,500 increase for HVAC services (Limbach Company, LLC), total $3,937,500.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hear public comments on four redevelopment and rehabilitation district applications and consider multiple contracts for housing and homeless services. The committee will also review resolutions regarding the Detroit Land Bank Authority and HUD loans.

• Public hearings for PA 146, PA 255, PA 210, and PA 210 Certificate applications
• Contract 6006747-A1: $6,196,080 for 220-bed drop-in shelter services
• Contract 6006140-A2: $1,607,830 for housing placement and assistance
• Contract 6006216-A2: $2,502,368 for Neighborhood Opportunities Funds program
• Resolutions urging transfer of DLBA occupied properties to HRD and P&DD

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to forward three redevelopment certificate recommendations and seven ARPA‑funded contract amendment proposals to the City Council for final approval. All motions were adopted unanimously or with unanimous support among present members. The actions move forward funding and regulatory steps for multiple housing and redevelopment projects.

• PA 146 certificate recommendation to approve sent to formal session (3-0)
• PA 255 commercial redevelopment district recommendation to approve sent to formal session (3-0)
• PA 210 commercial rehabilitation district recommendation to approve sent to formal session (3-0)
• Contract No. 6004492 amendment (increase $198,000) recommendation to approve sent to formal session (2-0)
• Contract No. 6007525 emergency assistance amendment (total $136,025.25) recommendation to approve sent to formal session (2-0)
• Contract No. 6004032-A4 housing resource website amendment (increase $191,598.75) recommendation to approve sent to formal session (2-0)
• Contract No. 6006140-A2 homeless assistance amendment (increase $847,630.00) recommendation to approve sent to formal session (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several petitions and contracts, including a $750,000 federal grant for the FY 2024 Save America’s Treasures project. It will also review a $100,000 contract increase for animal care supplies, and a request to transfer jurisdiction of the 8415 Dubay property to the Airport Department. Additional items include petitions for a Firebird Tavern tent event and the Detroit Grand Prix.

• Petition to hold Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent 2026 at 419 Monroe St.
• Petition to hold Detroit Grand Prix May 29‑31, 2026 in Downtown Detroit
• Contract No. 6006980‑A1 amendment increasing animal care supplies funding by $100,000
• Request to accept and appropriate FY 2024 Save America’s Treasures grant ($750,000 federal share, $1.5M total project)
• Transfer of jurisdiction for 8415 Dubay property to the Airport Department

The committee approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting by a 3-0 vote. It recommended sending the Firebird Tavern opening day tent petition, the Penske Corporation Detroit Grand Prix petition, the animal care supplies contract renewal, the FY 2024 Save America's Treasures request, and the transfer of jurisdiction for 8415 Dubay to the formal session agenda, each with a 3-0 vote. The committee also received and filed a report on donated assets and approved a motion to bring back one week, all unanimously.

• Approved minutes of Oct 23, 2025 (3-0)
• Sent Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Penske Corporation Detroit Grand Prix petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent renewal contract for Animal Care Supplies (Rayman Enterprises) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed donated assets report for FY 2025 Q3 (3-0)
• Sent FY 2024 Save America's Treasures for Fort Wayne request to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent transfer of jurisdiction of 8415 Dubay parcel to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved motion to bring back (1) week (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several contract amendments that extend time frames and add funding for legal and real‑estate services. It will also review settlements of recent lawsuits against the city. New business includes additional contract extensions for ARPA‑funded projects and a city‑council recess schedule.

• Amendment to Contract 6003505-A6: $2.8 M increase for litigation services on reverse conviction lawsuits (Detroit, MI)
• Amendment to Contract 6005617-A3: $2.5 M increase for real‑estate services and relocation assistance (Farmington Hills, MI)
• Settlement of Carolyn Taylor v City of Detroit for $25,000 payment
• Settlement of Alake Peeples v City of Detroit for $25,000 payment
• Extension of Contract 6005384-A3 for fiber‑cable installation between Detroit Public Safety HQ and Lyndon Data Center (ARPA funding)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from October 23, 2025. It unanimously voted to forward several contract extensions and amendments to the City Council formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, including a $12.95 M Miller Canfield extension and other legal‑service contracts. All motions carried with vote totals of 3‑0 or 2‑0.

• Approved Oct 23, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Sent Miller Canfield $12.95M contract extension to formal agenda (3‑0)
• Sent Kurtzman Carson $600k contract extension to formal agenda (3‑0)
• Sent Nathan & Kamionski $11.55M contract with $2.8M increase to formal agenda (3‑0)
• Sent Zausmer $7.7M contract with $2.5M increase to formal agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Five Star Energy $1.58M ARPA fiber contract to formal agenda (3‑0)
• Sent Motor City Electric $1.43M ARPA generator contract to formal agenda (3‑0)
• Sent Wolverine Solutions $1.74M mailroom contract to formal agenda (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a contract for road salt and a resolution to amend a city installment purchase agreement. The meeting will also include a request for a report on outstanding budget allocations.

• Contract for road salt: $2,129,750
• Resolution amending Master Installment Purchase Agreement
• Request for report on outstanding budget allocations
• Quarterly Risk Management Report submission
• Approval of previous committee minutes

The committee approved the minutes from the October 22 meeting. It voted to refer Contract No. 6007524 for bulk salt supply, valued at $2,129,750, to a formal council session. The committee accepted a confidential Law Department memorandum for filing. It also referred a CFO resolution amending installment purchase agreements and a request for a budget‑allocations report to the appropriate actions.

• Approved minutes of 10/22/25 (2-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007524 for bulk salt supply ($2,129,750) to formal session (2-0)
• Received & filed Law Department confidential memorandum (3-0)
• Referred CFO resolution amending Master Installment Purchase Agreements to formal session (3-0)
• Received & filed Legislative Policy Division request for outstanding budget allocations report (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several legal service contract extensions and funding increases. The body is also considering a request for a report on outstanding budget allocations from 2023 through 2025 and a new labor agreement for DOT Foreman supervisors.

• Contract increase of $2.8 million for Nathan & Kamionski, LLP for reverse conviction lawsuits
• Contract increase of $2.5 million for Zausmer P.C. for real estate and relocation services
• Request to accept $750,000 from National Park Service for Save America's Treasures for Fort Wayne
• Proposed pay ranges of $45,760 - $62,900 for Detention Facility Officers
• Petition for Firebird Tavern to hold an Opening Day Tent party on April 3, 2026

The council voted 8-0 to approve several contract extensions, including increased funding for litigation and real estate services. It also approved a $200,000 grant application, a compensation schedule amendment for detention officers, and the Firebird Tavern opening day event. Additional items such as an animal care supplies contract renewal and an ARPA‑funded beautification program were also approved.

• Approved Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent event (8-0)
• Approved renewal of animal care supplies contract (8-0)
• Approved $2.8M increase for litigation services contract (8-0)
• Approved $2.5M increase for real estate services contract (8-0)
• Approved $200,000 grant application to Community Foundation (8-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025‑2026 compensation schedule for detention officers (8-0)
• Approved $198,000 increase for ARPA‑funded community beautification program (8-0)
• Approved removal of Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report from agenda (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee met on Oct 27, 2025 to discuss several items including a public hearing on a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, adding Article V on release of incident footage. The ordinance would define release requirements, timelines, exceptions, notice to affected parties, and legal process to increase government transparency. The committee also reviewed contract amendments, such as Contract No. 6005412‑A4 increasing funds by $691,910 for community violence intervention, and Contract No. 6007484 for OEM transit fleet cameras costing $381,520.78. Additional contract authorizations for emergency demolition projects were presented, ranging from $16,000 to $110,280.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 26, adding Article V “Release of Incident Footage” with six new sections
• Contract No. 6005412‑A4 amendment increasing funds by $691,910 (total $3,325,000) for community violence intervention (New Era Community Connection, 17301 Livernois)
• Contract No. 6007484 for OEM transit fleet cameras and spare parts, total $381,520.78 (Seon Design dba Safe Fleet, 1313 E Maple St.)
• Emergency demolition contract for 12888 Chapel, $16,000 (SC Environmental Services, LLC, 1234 Washington Blvd.)
• Emergency demolition contract for 5631 Stanton alteration, $110,280 (Adamo Demolition Company, 320 East Seven Mile Road)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee unanimously (3‑0) sent a recommendation to the formal City Council session to approve an amendment to Chapter 26 of the Detroit City Code that adds release of incident footage provisions. The committee also approved several contract amendments and new contracts, including increased funding for violent‑crime intervention, transit‑fleet cameras, emergency demolitions, HVAC services, ladder testing, and a medical‑services program for people living with HIV.

• Approved ordinance amendment to add incident‑footage release provisions (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6005412 – increase $691,910 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007484 for transit‑fleet cameras – $381,520.78 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 3087566 for emergency demolition at 12888 Chapel – $16,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 3087568 for emergency demolition at 2470 & 2480 Buena Vista – $59,824 (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6005966 – increase $1,312,500 for HVAC services (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6005574 – increase $185,000 for ladder and line testing (3‑0)
• Approved Contract No. 6005086 – increase $1,901,528.18 for HIV medical‑services program (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing three contract amendments. These include funding increases for truck and glass repair services and a time extension for city garage improvements.

• Contract 6006910-A1: $100,000 increase for Kerry Brothers Truck Repair for heavy duty truck repair services
• Contract 6006979-A1: $99,000 increase for Mostek Paint & Glass Company for vehicle glass replacement and repair
• Contract 6002336-A3: Time extension to October 21, 2027, for Detroit Building Authority to reopen Eastern Market and Ford Underground garages
• Spirit of Detroit Award presentation to Victor L. Walker

The committee approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting (3‑0). It then moved three contract amendment items to new business, each by a 3‑0 vote: a $100,000 increase for a heavy‑duty truck repair contract, a $99,000 increase for vehicle glass repair services, and a capital extension for the Eastern Market parking garage with no additional funding.

• Approved October 16 minutes (3-0)
• Moved $100,000 contract increase for Kerry Brothers Truck Repair to new business (3-0)
• Moved $99,000 contract increase for Mostek Paint & Glass Company to new business (3-0)
• Moved $5,000,000 Eastern Market garage extension contract to new business (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review contracts for housing services and a proposed zoning amendment to facilitate infill development. The committee will also consider the sale of city properties for affordable housing and the establishment of a new business improvement zone.

• Contract 6005774-A2: $300,000 increase for CHN Housing Partners home repair services
• Contract 6007527: $350,000 for Detroit Economic Growth Association housing planning
• Zoning amendment to Chapter 50 to amend residential and business district standards
• Property sale: Corktown Properties to purchase 14th and 15th Street properties for $27,320
• Rivertown Business Improvement Zone: Petition to establish zone and set public hearing

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the amendment to Contract No. 6005774‑A2, adding $300,000 to the home‑repair services contract for low‑income Detroit residents (3‑0). It also approved the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting (3‑0) and sent the secondary street‑sign applications to the formal session agenda without recommendation (3‑0). The committee moved a zoning‑code amendment to the formal agenda with a recommendation to approve (2‑1).

• Approved $300,000 contract increase for Home Repair Services (3‑0)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 (3‑0)
• Sent Secondary Street Sign applications to formal agenda without recommendation (3‑0)
• Sent zoning‑code amendment to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑1)
• Brought back Council President Pro Tem status item for discussion in 1 week (3‑0)
• Brought back Phase II property sale discussion in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Brought back Phase III property sale discussion in 1 week (3‑0)
• Received and filed memoranda from Council Members Johnson, Latisha Johnson, and Mary Waters (3‑0 each)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review legal settlements, a contract extension for MGM Grand litigation, and a resolution to cancel the formal council session on November 4th due to the election.

• Settlements totaling $449,035.61 for lawsuits against the City of Detroit
• Contract 6006158-A2 extension for MGM Grand Casino Tax Assessment Disputes
• Resolution cancelling the Formal Session on November 4, 2025
• OIG Quarterly Report - Q3 2025
• Report exploring the establishment of a Domestic Violence Task Force

The committee approved the October 15 meeting minutes and filed a memo on Council President Mary Sheffield's voting‑rights request. It moved multiple lawsuit settlements to a formal session and referred the Gayanga Co. appeal to the President’s Office for a special session. The committee also scheduled a review of a contract amendment, cancelled the Nov 4 formal council session, and filed the OIG quarterly report.

• Approved minutes of Oct 15, 2025 (3-0)
• Received & filed memo on Council President Mary Sheffield voting‑rights request (3-0)
• Moved Donavan Courtney lawsuit settlement to formal session (3-0)
• Referred Gayanga Co. LLC appeal to President’s Office for special session scheduling (3-0)
• Brought Contract No. 6006158 amendment forward for review in 1 week (3-0)
• Approved resolution cancelling City Council formal session on Nov 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Received & filed OIG Quarterly Report Q3 2025 (3-0)
• Brought back body‑cam ordinance questions for answers in 1 week (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review several items, including Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 96 new condos at 1208 Woodward Avenue, a proposed ordinance to reserve half of the fiscal year budget for incoming elected officials, and applications for Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) for 2025 and 2026. The committee will also consider a request for a public hearing on expanding the Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone and a request to appropriate $2.66 million of supplemental state public safety funding for the Community Violence Intervention program.

• NEZ certificates for 96 new condominium units at 1208 Woodward Avenue (Hudson’s tower)
• Proposed ordinance to add Section 17-2-30 reserving half of the fiscal year budget for incoming elected officials
• Request to appropriate $2.66 million supplemental public safety funding for Community Violence Intervention
• Request for public hearing on Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone expansion
• Willis Street Apartments PILOT revocation request due to existing abatement

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved its meeting minutes and voted to bring back NEZ certificate applications in two weeks. It sent several items to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve, including a budget‑allocation ordinance, 2025 and 2026 Homeowner Property Exemption measures, a $2.66 M public‑safety funding appropriation, and a PILOT request for Willis Street Apartments. The committee also set a public hearing for the Bagley NEZ expansion on November 5, 2025. All votes were unanimous (3‑0) except the minutes approval (2‑0).

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 2-0)
• Motion to bring back NEZ certificate applications in 2 weeks approved (vote 3-0)
• Moved budget‑allocation ordinance to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (vote 3-0)
• Moved 2025 Homeowners Property Exemption amendment to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (vote 3-0)
• Moved 2026 Homeowner Property Exemption guidelines to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (vote 3-0)
• Moved $2.66 M supplemental public safety funding to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (vote 3-0)
• Set public hearing for Bagley NEZ Homestead expansion on Nov 5 2025 (vote 3-0)
• Moved Willis Street Apartments PILOT request to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (vote 3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing updates to the Homeowners Property Exemption (HOPE) policy and guidelines for 2026. The session also includes reports on city finances, inspector general activities, and several contract amendments for city services.

• 2026 Homeowner Property Exemption (HOPE) Policy and Guidelines
• Contract increase of $100,000 for legal services regarding MGM Grand Casino tax disputes (Hodgson Russ, LLP)
• Contract increase of $100,000 for heavy duty truck repair (Kerry Brothers Truck Repair)
• Proposed sale of city-owned property at 12626 Dexter for $9,400.00
• Emergency demolition contracts for 12888 Chapel ($16,000), 2470 & 2480 Buena Vista ($59,824), and 5696 Fairview ($17,100)

The Detroit City Council approved the journal from the October 7, 2025 session (8‑0). It then referred a series of items—including a homeowners property exemption amendment, a contract amendment for risk‑management funding, a PILOT request for Willis Street Apartments, an emergency demolition contract, a resolution cancelling the Nov. 4 formal session, a report on a domestic‑violence task force, and a Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report—to the appropriate standing committees. All referrals were adopted unanimously by the members present.

• Approved journal of Oct 7 2025 (8‑0)
• Referred 2025 Homeowners Property Exemption amendment to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006158 amendment (risk‑management funding) to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Willis Street Apartments PILOT request to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred emergency demolition contract No. 3087566 to Public Health & Safety Committee (6‑0)
• Referred resolution cancelling Nov 4 formal session to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Domestic Violence Task Force report to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report to Planning & Economic Development Committee (5‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing regarding an ordinance to prohibit smokeless tobacco and alternative nicotine products in sports arenas. The committee is also reviewing several emergency demolition contracts and a large sewer assessment project.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 31 of the City Code to prohibit smokeless tobacco in stadiums and sports arenas
• Contract No. 6007201 with DLZ Michigan, Inc. for sewer condition assessment and design services totaling $15,915,746.00
• Emergency demolition contracts for 494 W Hollywood ($30,000), 5998 Hurlbut ($15,885), and 20138 Monte Vista ($16,982)
• Contract No. 6007478 with Michigan Truck Driving School, Inc. for CDL training totaling $100,000.00
• Funding increases for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program services, including $985,212.61 for Community Health Awareness Group

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from the October 13 meeting (2‑0). It voted to send a city‑code amendment that would prohibit smokeless tobacco, alternative nicotine products, and other tobacco products in stadiums and sports arenas to the formal session agenda (2‑0). The committee also sent several construction, demolition and service contracts to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, each motion passing unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved minutes of October 13, 2025 (2‑0)
• Sent city‑code amendment banning smokeless tobacco in stadiums to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 3076623 for emergency demolition at 18715 Grand River Ave ($28,888) to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004618 amendment for maintenance/repairs at 7601 Second Ave ($1,500,000) to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004494 amendment for maintenance/repairs at 39555 Orchard Hill Place ($1,500,000) to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004495 amendment with $500,000 increase for maintenance/repairs at 18000 Meyers ($2,000,000) to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 3087567 for emergency demolition at 1234 Washington Blvd ($30,000) to formal session agenda (2‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007201 for sewer condition assessment services ($15,915,746) to formal session agenda (2‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a contract amendment that adds $750,000 to the existing freeway trash pick‑up services contract. It will also review petitions to hold the America's Thanksgiving Parade on Woodward Avenue, a Halloween event at NewLab, and a Turkey Trot on November 27. Additional petitions request speaking opportunities before the Detroit City Council.

• Contract No. 6006668‑A1 amendment adding $750,000 for freeway trash pick‑up services (total $2,250,000) – Motor City Preservation, LLC – 18035 Cherrylawn, Detroit, MI 48221
• Petition to hold "America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White" on Woodward Avenue, Nov 27, 2025, 8:30 am–1:00 pm (setup Nov 25, teardown Nov 27‑28)
• Petition to hold "Halloween at The Station" at NewLab, 2050 15th St, Detroit, on Oct 31, 2025, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
• Petition to hold "Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot" on Nov 27, 2025, 7:00 am–11:00 am citywide
• Petition by Thelma Stubbs‑Mitchell to speak before Detroit City Council about adopting the song “Detroit, Better than Ever Before”

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted unanimously to send three parade-related petitions and a contract amendment for additional trash‑pickup funding to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve them. The committee also approved motions to bring back two public‑speaker petitions for future consideration.

• Motion to move Parade Company's Thanksgiving Parade petition (#2025-265) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – vote 3-0
• Motion to move Campbell Marketing & Communications Halloween at The Station petition (#2025-266) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – vote 3-0
• Motion to move Parade Company's Turkey Trot petition (#2025-262) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – vote 3-0
• Motion to move Contract No. 6006668-A1 amendment (increase $750,000 for trash‑pickup services) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – vote 3-0
• Motion to bring back Thelma Stubbs petition (#2025-253) for City Council consideration – vote 3-0
• Motion to bring back Sharon E. Sexton petition (#2025-259) for City Council consideration – vote 3-0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on a rezoning request that would change several parcels near Rosa Parks Boulevard, Lawrence Street, and Burlingame Street to the SD1 (Special Development) district. It will also consider the Sixth General Text Amendment to Chapter 50, which proposes numerous changes to zoning uses, definitions, and requirements across the city. Additional agenda items include a PA 146 rehabilitation certificate for Wayne Tower, LLC at 1200 Sixth St and a PA 210 petition to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for The Broderick Tower at 10 Witherell Street and 1556 Woodward. The committee will review memoranda on tax abatements and other zoning amendment drafts.

• Rezoning request for parcels around Rosa Parks Blvd, Lawrence St, and Burlingame St to SD1 district
• Sixth General Text Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance with extensive use and definition changes
• PA 146 Obsolete Property Rehabilitation Certificate for Wayne Tower, LLC, 1200 Sixth St
• PA 210 petition to create a Commercial Rehabilitation District for The Broderick Tower LLC at 10 Witherell St and 1556 Woodward
• Memo from Council President Pro Tem James Tate requesting a comprehensive list of Tax Abatements in District 1

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to move three zoning amendment proposals to a formal hearing, including reclassifying seven parcels to the SD1 district (3‑0). It also approved a motion to remove parking requirements (2‑1). Additional items were received and filed or scheduled for future consideration.

• Move to formal session for amendment of Chapter 50 zoning for seven parcels (3‑0)
• Move to formal session for comprehensive zoning amendment (item 6) (3‑0)
• Motion to remove parking requirements (2‑1)
• Move to formal session for PA 146 rehabilitation certificate for Wayne Tower, LLC (3‑0)
• Receive & file status of Planning and Development Department changes (3‑0)
• Receive & file status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago‑Romero information request (3‑0)
• Receive & file memorandum on Bridge Plaza land‑use zone (3‑0)
• Bring back in 2 weeks status of Council Member Mary Waters tax abatements (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider and approve settlements for eight lawsuits against the City of Detroit, with payments ranging from $4,700 to $40,000, totaling $147,100. The committee will also receive updates on the law department’s status, delegated authority matters, and July‑August 2025 contract procurement reports. No other items are scheduled for decision.

• Deanna Smith estate settlement – $22,500
• Transcare Detroit Inc. settlement – $4,700
• Van Dyke Spinal Rehabilitation Center settlement – $17,000
• Robyn Johnson settlement – $40,000
• 1st Care Transportation settlement – $8,000

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted unanimously to move several settlement resolutions to a formal session for approval. Motions were approved for settlements ranging from $4,700 to $40,000 covering various lawsuits against the City of Detroit. Additional memoranda were scheduled to be revisited in two weeks. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Move to Formal Session on $22,500 Deanna Smith settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $4,700 Transcare Detroit settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $17,000 Van Dyke Spinal Rehabilitation settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $40,000 Robyn Johnson settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $8,000 1st Care Transportation settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $24,900 Steven Coleman settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $20,000 Eastside Chiropractic settlement (3-0)
• Move to Formal Session on $10,000 Level 1 Physical Therapy settlement (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider an amendment to Contract 6005276‑A3 that adds $75,000 to the city‑funded professional auditing services contract with Stout Risius Ross, LLC. The committee will also receive applications for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for 96 new condominium units in the Hudson’s tower at 1208 Woodward Avenue and a recommendation to approve them. Additional items include a pre‑audit communication from the Auditor General, a request for answers on Board of Zoning Appeals fee schedules, and a proposed mailing and printing fee for community appeals.

• Contract 6005276‑A3 amendment: $75,000 increase (total $750,000) for professional auditing services, contractor Stout Risius Ross, LLC, contract period June 27 2023 – Dec 31 2025
• NEZ certificate applications for 96 new condominium units in the new Hudson’s tower at 1208 Woodward Avenue, with recommendation for approval
• 2025 Pre‑Audit Communication from the Auditor General to the committee
• Legislative Policy Division response to Board of Zoning Appeals fee‑schedule questions and proposal for mailing/printing fee for community appeals
• Discussion of the above items referred to the committee on 10/15/25

The committee approved the October 8, 2025 minutes (2‑0). It voted to forward several items to a formal session with recommendations to approve: a $75,000 increase to the city’s audit contract, NEZ certificates for 96 new condos, a payment‑in‑lieu‑of‑taxes (PILOT) agreement for Cochrane, and a report on Board of Zoning Appeals fees. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved October 8, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Sent audit contract amendment (increase $75,000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent NEZ certificate applications for 96 Hudson’s tower condos to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent PILOT agreement for 3416‑3422 Cochrane to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Received and filed Board of Zoning Appeals fee schedule report (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is discussing several emergency residential demolitions and contract funding increases for auditing, trash removal, and healthcare services. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission and a tax abatement request for a home rehabilitation.

• Contract increase of $750,000 for Motor City Preservation, LLC for freeway trash pick up
• Emergency demolition contracts for 20138 Monte Vista ($16,982), 5998 Hurlbut ($15,885), and 494 W Hollywood ($30,000)
• Proposed $75,000 increase for professional auditing services with Stout Risius Ross, LLC
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for house rehabilitation at 264 Watson
• Settlement of $4,700 in the lawsuit Transcare Detroit Inc. v City of Detroit

The Detroit City Council approved the session journal and several contract extensions, a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate, and two appointments to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission, all with 9‑0 votes. It also approved settlements in lawsuits totaling $29,000 and authorized legal representation for a housing inspector. All approvals were recorded with waivers where noted.

• Approved the September 30, 2025 session journal (9‑0)
• Approved contract extension and $240,000 increase for Detroit Public Safety Headquarters (9‑0 with Waiver #1)
• Approved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 264 Watson rehabilitation (9‑0 with Waiver #2)
• Approved appointment of Erica Hill to Elected Officials Compensation Commission (9‑0 with Waiver #3)
• Approved appointment of Nicholas Waller to Elected Officials Compensation Commission (9‑0 with Waiver #4)
• Approved $24,500 settlement in Darryl Bates lawsuit (9‑0)
• Approved legal representation for Housing Inspector Mohamed Saleh (9‑0)
• Approved $4,500 settlement in Antoine Johnson lawsuit (9‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on establishing redevelopment districts for commercial and industrial properties, including a PA 255 district on Kelly Road and a PA 198 district on Winder Street. The meeting also includes discussions on the Detroit Land Bank Authority MOU and the sale of City-owned properties.

• Public hearing: PA 255 district on Kelly Road
• Public hearing: PA 198 district on Winder Street
• Public hearing: PA 210 district for Broderick Tower
• Public hearing: PA 198 certificate for Old St. Jean Properties
• Discussion: Detroit Land Bank Authority MOU modifications

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 2-0 to send four district proposals—PA 255 Commercial Redevelopment, PA 198 Plant Rehabilitation, PA 210 Commercial Rehabilitation, and a PA 198 Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate—to the City Council formal session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also approved several procedural motions, including directing the LPD to draft a resolution on DLBA items, moving the Screening Text Amendment ordinance forward, and removing a property‑sale agenda item. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved sending PA 255 Commercial Redevelopment District to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved sending PA 198 Plant Rehabilitation District to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved sending PA 210 Commercial Rehabilitation District to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved sending PA 198 Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate to Formal Session (2-0)
• Approved motion to request LPD draft a resolution to consolidate DLBA items (2-0)
• Approved motion to bring back Screening Text Amendment ordinance in 1 week (2-0)
• Approved motion to move Screening Text Amendment to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Approved motion to remove Property Sale agenda item (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is discussing several event petitions for city parks and public spaces. The body is also reviewing contracts for equipment maintenance and park restoration.

• Contract amendment for $552,584.58 for restoration and improvements to Rogell Park
• Contract for $300,000.00 with AIS Construction Equipment Corporation for equipment maintenance
• Contract for $100,000.00 with Suburban Ford of Ferndale for transmission and component repairs
• Petition for the 22nd Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Campus Martius Park on November 21, 2025
• Petitions for Cadillac Square Winter Markets, Fall Fest at Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, and Scarefest at Palmer Park

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. It unanimously voted to send to the City Council agenda recommendations to approve a $100,000 light‑duty transmission contract, a $552,584 increase for Rogell Park restoration, and five event petitions (Tree Lighting Ceremony, Cadillac Square Winter Markets, Fall Fest, Party at the Polls, and Sacrefest). All motions carried 3‑0.

• Approved minutes of Oct 2, 2025 (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 6007385 – $100,000 light‑duty transmission contract (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 6006684 increase – $552,584.58 for Rogell Park restoration (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Tree Lighting Ceremony petition at Campus Martius Park (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Cadillac Square Winter Markets petition (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Fall Fest petition at Joseph Walker William Recreation Center (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Party at the Polls petition (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Sacrefest petition at Palmer Park (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider an amendment to Contract 6003071‑A1 that adds $240,000 and extends the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters facility‑management services through December 31 2025. The committee will also receive the September 2025 Revenue Estimating Conference Report and updates on the Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bond (Proposal N) fund status. A Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for the rehabilitation of a house at 264 Watson in the Crosswinds (Woodward Place) area will be presented for recommendation. Routine agenda items include roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks and public comment.

• Contract 6003071‑A1 amendment: $240,000 increase, extending service period to Dec 31 2025 for Detroit Public Safety Headquarters facility management (total contract $5,039,859).
• September 2025 Revenue Estimating Conference Report – economic forecast and revenue projection for the City.
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for house rehabilitation at 264 Watson, Crosswinds (Woodward Place) area.
• Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bond (Proposal N) fund status reports as of March 31, June 30 and Dec 31 2025.

The committee could not conduct business at the start of the meeting because a quorum was not present. After a quorum was established, members approved the amendment to Contract No. 6003071‑A1, adding $240,000 to the Detroit Public Safety Headquarters facility management services. Several other items were approved, including a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 264 Watson and the receipt and filing of multiple financial and bond reports.

• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6003071‑A1 (increase $240,000) – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved recommendation to approve Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 264 Watson – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved receipt & filing of September 2025 Revenue Estimating Conference Report – motion carried 2‑0
• Approved receipt & filing of Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds report as of March 31, 2025 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved receipt & filing of Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds report as of June 30, 2025 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved receipt & filing of Neighborhood Improvement Plan Bonds report as of December 31, 2025 – motion carried 3‑0
• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025 – motion carried 3‑0
• Noted lack of quorum prevented business at the start of the meeting

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review and approve several lawsuit settlements, including a $118,535.61 payment to Chonitta Yarber. It will also consider appointments to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission for Erica Hill and Nicholas Waller. Additional items include settlements for Donavan Courtney and Sherry Palmer, and a report from the Office of the Ombudsman.

• Settlement of $118,535.61 to Chonitta Yarber (Department of Public Works lawsuit)
• Settlement of $99,500 to Donavan Courtney (Department of Public Works lawsuit)
• Settlement of $63,000 to Sherry Palmer (Police Department lawsuit)
• Appointment of Erica Hill to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission (effective immediately, term ends Sep 1, 2028)
• Appointment of Nicholas Waller to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission (effective immediately, term ends Sep 1, 2026)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from October 1, 2025. It recommended that the council agenda include several appointments and settlement payments, including a $118,535.61 settlement for Chonitta Yarber. All motions passed unanimously among the three voting members. No items were denied or postponed.

• Approved minutes of October 1, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent reappointment of Eric Dueweke to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority Board to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent appointment of Erica Hill to Elected Officials Compensation Commission to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent appointment of Nicholas Waller to Elected Officials Compensation Commission to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent settlement of $118,535.61 for Chonitta Yarber lawsuit to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent settlement of $99,500 for Donavan Courtney lawsuit to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent settlement of $63,000 for Sherry Palmer lawsuit to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed Legislative Policy Division report on Board of Ethics independent counsel (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is referring several items to standing committees, including contract amendments for public health services and facility management. The body will also review revenue estimating reports and the status of Proposal N neighborhood improvement funds.

• Contract increase of $985,212.61 for Community Health Awareness Group for HIV/AIDS programs
• Contract increase of $240,000 for Jones Lang Lasalle Americas, Inc. for Public Safety Headquarters facility management
• Proposed $300,000 contract with AIS Construction Equipment Corporation for equipment maintenance
• Request to accept a $500,000 Alternative Environmental Mitigation Grant from MDOT
• NEZ certificate application for house rehabilitation at 264 Watson

The council took roll call and then approved the journal of the July 23, 2025 session with a 9‑0 vote. All other agenda items were referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action. No additional motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved July 23, 2025 session journal (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing proposed ordinances to mandate the release of police incident footage and prohibit smokeless tobacco in sports arenas. The body is also discussing several emergency demolition contracts and grant-funded health service amendments.

• Proposed ordinance to require the release of police incident footage to foster transparency
• Proposed ordinance prohibiting smokeless tobacco and nicotine products in stadiums and sports arenas
• Emergency demolition contract for 5101 Tireman with SC Environmental Services, LLC for $82,538.00
• Emergency demolition contract for 23241 Fenkell with Inner City Contracting, LLC for $106,777.00
• Contract increase of $665,711.84 for Community Health Awareness Group for HIV medical and supportive services

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the September 29 minutes and brought back several pending memoranda. It voted to send a recommendation to approve a $665,711.84 increase to Contract No. 6005089 for HIV services, along with other contract amendments and policy changes, to the formal session agenda. The committee also concurred with deferrals of demolition orders for 5301 and 5311 E. Outer Drive and recommended approval of new emergency demolition contracts. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved September 29, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Brought back 2 weeks for Latisha Johnson liquor store memorandum (3-0)
• Received and filed Angela Whitfield-Calloway resolution supporting HB 4362 (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 6005089 increase $665,711.84 (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve amendment prohibiting smokeless tobacco in stadiums (3-0)
• Concurred with deferral of demolition order for 5301 E. Outer Drive (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve emergency demolition Contract No. 3077776 ($106,777) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve emergency demolition Contract No. 3086342 ($82,538) (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider a series of petitions to hold public events, several contract authorizations—including a $7.36 million ambulance body replacement contract—and the acceptance of park‑improvement grants totaling $1.2 million. Items will be referred to the committee for recommendation before City Council action.

• Contract No. 6006666‑A1: increase $1,359,218.50 for new ambulance body replacement (total $7,366,699.59)
• Contract No. 6007385: $100,000 for light‑duty transmission and component repairs
• Contract No. 6007428: $150,000 for log loader, bucket trucks, and hydraulic boom lifts
• FY 2025 Hasse‑Emery Park Improvement Grant: $500,000 from the Gilbert Family Foundation
• Petition for Renaissance High School Homecoming Parade on Oct 10, 2025 at 6565 W. Outer Drive

The committee voted 3‑0 to amend the ambulance body replacement contract, adding $1,359,218.50 in funds. It also approved seven event petitions, including a high school parade, a university fundraiser, a charity 5K run, a veterans day celebration, and a winter streetscape activation. Additional contracts for transmission repairs and equipment were likewise approved.

• Approved amendment to contract No. 6006666-A1 increasing ambulance body replacement funds by $1,359,218.50 (3‑0)
• Approved contract No. 6007385 for Light Duty Transmission repairs, $100,000 (3‑0)
• Approved contract No. 6007428 for Log Loader and Bucket Trucks, $150,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Renaissance High School Homecoming Parade petition (3‑0)
• Approved Wayne State University "Tech Town Detroit Toast of the Town 2025" fundraiser petition (3‑0)
• Approved Detroit City Sporting Coalition 2025 Le Run for Le Rouge Charity 5K petition (3‑0)
• Approved IBEW Local 58 Veterans Day Celebration petition (3‑0)
• Approved Bedrock Detroit "Decked Out Detroit Winter Streetscapes + Activations" petition (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold two public hearings: one on a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Detroit Five & Dime LLC (Petition #2025-147) near 3700 3rd Ave, and another on an Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District application for 1200 Sixth St submitted by Wayne Tower, LLC under Public Act 146. The committee will also discuss the Detroit Land Bank Authority’s Q4 FY2025 report and continue deliberations on the DLBA Memorandum of Understanding. Several amendment proposals to the DLBA MOU are presented for review.

• Public hearing on Detroit Five & Dime LLC commercial facilities exemption certificate (Petition #2025-147) near 3700 3rd Ave
• Public hearing on 1200 Sixth Street LLC Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District at 1200 Sixth St (PA 146)
• Discussion of Detroit Land Bank Authority Q4 FY2025 report
• Continued discussion of the DLBA Memorandum of Understanding
• Review of multiple DLBA MOU amendment proposals

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the September 18 minutes (2‑0). It voted to send the Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Detroit Five & Dime LLC and the Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District petition for Wayne Tower, LLC to a formal council session, each with a 3‑0 recommendation to approve. The committee also adopted a series of motions to bring back various memoranda and draft items for further consideration within one to two weeks.

• Approved September 18 minutes (2-0)
• Sent Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate petition to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Obsolete Property Rehabilitation District petition to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Council President Mary Sheffield memorandum in 1 week (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Legislative Policy Division draft on DLBA MOU in 1 week (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Community Land Trust ordinance draft in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Motion to receive and file Detroit Land Bank Authority quarterly report (3-0)
• Motion to bring back Council Member Scott Benson housing fair memorandum in 2 weeks (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for the Entertainment Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals. The body is also considering several city contracts and requests for legal representation and indemnification for various city employees.

• Contract for Entech Staffing Solutions for Department of Elections staffing: $265,512.00
• Contract for Zeroed-In Technologies, LLC for HR talent analytics software: $510,000.00
• Contract increase for Misdemeanor and Felony Defenders, P.C. for indigent legal services: $2,484,490.00 total across two amendments
• Interviews for Jerry Flynn (Entertainment Commission) and Robert Roberts (Board of Zoning Appeals)
• Legal representation and indemnification requests for 21 city employees and former officials

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the September 17 minutes and recommended appointments to the Entertainment Commission and the Board of Zoning Appeals. It also moved to bring back two status items for further consideration. The committee sent four contract resolutions to the formal session agenda, including a $4,001,060 legal defense contract.

• Approved minutes of September 17, 2025 (2-0)
• Recommended appointment of Jerry Flynn Dale to the Entertainment Commission (3-0)
• Recommended reappointment of Robert Roberts to the Board of Zoning Appeals (2-0)
• Brought back Office of Contracting and Procurement status for 2 weeks (2-0)
• Brought back Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway status for 1 week (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6007408 for temporary staffing services ($265,512) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6006876 for HR talent analytics software ($510,000) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6005963 for post‑arraignment legal defense services ($4,001,060) (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a request to allocate $42 million from the FY 2024‑2025 unassigned fund balance to create a FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund. The committee will also review Contract No. 6007188 – a $449,396 agreement with Vigilant Technologies LLC for reconfiguration and implementation services for the Oracle Project Portfolio Management module. Additional items include fee schedule increases for the Detroit Health Department and Parks & Recreation, and Neighborhood Enterprise Zone applications for new single‑family homes in the East Village.

• Contract No. 6007188 – $449,396 for Oracle Project Portfolio Management services (Vigilant Technologies LLC, Troy, MI)
• Authorization to establish FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund – $42 million allocation
• NEZ certificate applications for eleven single‑family houses at 1457, 1478, 1482, 1716, 1723, 1724, 1731, 1737 Fischer and 1564, 1591, 1595 Belvidere in East Village
• Proposed 10% fee schedule increase for Detroit Health Department Food Sanitation and Environmental Health
• Proposed resolution to amend Detroit Parks & Recreation fee schedule

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee did not achieve a quorum but approved the September 23 minutes (2‑0). It received and filed several Legislative Policy Division updates and moved multiple items—including a $449,396 Oracle contract, a $42 M corporate tax reserve fund, and a 10% health‑department fee increase—to the formal council session (each 2‑0).

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received & filed CRC tax‑study status report (2-0)
• Received & filed property‑tax flyer for real‑estate agents (2-0)
• Received & filed pamphlet on Detroit property tax rates (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007188 for Oracle Project Portfolio Management ($449,396) to formal session (2-0)
• Received & filed OCFO financial report for July 31, 2025 (2-0)
• Moved establishment of FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund ($42 M) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Detroit Health Department 10% fee schedule increase to formal session (2-0)

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council held a closed‑session meeting to consult with the City Law Department, Legislative Policy Division, and Detroit Police Department. Council members discussed privileged communications concerning requests for legal representation and indemnification in the lawsuits Ramon Ward v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12742) for several retired police personnel, and Bernard Howard v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12036) for other retired personnel. No votes or decisions were recorded.

• Consultation on legal representation for retired Investigator Monica Childs in Ramon Ward v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12742).
• Consultation on legal representation for retired Investigator Dale Collins in Ramon Ward v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12742).
• Consultation on legal representation for retired Sergeant Tony Saunders in Ramon Ward v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12742).
• Consultation on legal representation for retired Investigator Monica Childs in Bernard Howard v. Dale Collins (Case No. 21‑cv‑12036).
• Consultation on legal representation for retired Sergeant Reginald Harvel in Bernard Howard v. County of Wayne (Case No. 21‑cv‑12036).

City Council Formal Session

The September 30 formal session will conduct routine items such as roll call and approvals before referring several petitions and contracts to standing committees. Key actions include a $190,000 contract increase for Total Access Events to fund Spirit Plaza events, multiple community‑event petitions for October and November, a request for a public hearing to create a commercial rehabilitation district at 10 Witherell Street and 1556 Woodward Avenue, and several emergency demolition contracts funded by blight or bond allocations. The council will also revisit a resolution supporting diverse athletic offerings at the proposed Pistons Waterfront complex.

• Contract No. 6005566‑A1 – $190,000 increase for Total Access Events (Spirit Plaza events management)
• Petition to hold "2025 Le Run for Le Rouge Charity 5K" on Oct 12 at 3401 E. Lafayette Street
• Petition to hold "Veterans Day Celebration" on Nov 9 in the Corktown neighborhood
• Public hearing request to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District for The Broderick Tower LLC at 10 Witherell St. and 1556 Woodward Ave.
• Contract No. 3086142 – $61,700 emergency demolition for commercial property at 5706 Chene

The City Council approved the journal of the previous session. It referred the Detroit Phoenix Center charitable gaming license petition to the Internal Operations Standing Committee. It also referred four event petitions and a contract amendment to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee. Additional referrals were made to the Planning and Economic Development and Public Health and Safety Standing Committees.

• Approved journal of last session (unanimous)
• Referred Detroit Phoenix Center charitable gaming license petition to Internal Operations Committee (5-0)
• Referred Detroit City Sporting Coalition 5K event petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (5-0)
• Referred IBEW Local 58 Veterans Day Celebration petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (5-0)
• Referred Detroit Riverfront Conservancy park grand opening petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (5-0)
• Referred Bedrock Detroit Winter Streetscapes activation petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (5-0)
• Referred Broderick Tower LLC commercial rehabilitation district request to Planning & Economic Development Committee (5-0)
• Referred Contract No. 3086142 (blight funding for 5706 Chene) to Public Health & Safety Committee (5-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider a resolution to assign $42 million from the FY 2024‑2025 unassigned fund balance to create a FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund. It will also review a proposed 10% fee increase for the Detroit Health Department and several contract authorizations, including staffing, software, and legal services. Additional items include Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for new single‑family homes in East Village and a property sale at 501 Third Street for $47,816.

• Authorization of $42 million FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund
• Proposed 10% fee schedule increase for Detroit Health Department services
• Contract 6007408 – Temporary staffing for Department of Elections, $265,512
• Contract 6006876 – HR talent analytics software SaaS, $510,000
• Settlement of Anton Burke lawsuit, payment of $175,000

The council achieved a quorum (5‑4) and approved the September 9, 2025 journal (5‑0). All other items on the agenda were referred to the appropriate standing committees, each with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No final policy or funding decisions were made during this session.

• Approved September 9, 2025 journal (5‑0)
• Achieved quorum with 5‑4 vote
• Referred FY 2025‑2026 Corporate Income Tax Reserve Fund request to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications for 11 single‑family houses to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred proposed 10% fee schedule increase for Detroit Health Department to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007408 for temporary staffing services for Elections to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006876 for HR talent‑analytics software to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred settlement of Anton Burke lawsuit ($175,000) to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider deferral requests to postpone demolition orders for properties at 5301 and 5311 E. Outer Drive. It will also review a petition for an advertising sign encroachment on Washington Blvd. In addition, the committee will discuss several contract authorizations, including an ARPA‑funded $2,190,000 extension for Ice Arena improvements and large funding increases for health and demolition projects.

• Deferral recommendation for demolition at 5301 E. Outer Drive (6‑month deferral)
• Deferral recommendation for demolition at 5311 E. Outer Drive (6‑month deferral)
• Petition for encroachment on Washington Blvd for an on‑site advertising sign
• Amendment to Contract No. 6005671-A2 – $2,190,000 ARPA‑funded extension for Ice Arena and Recreation Center improvements (new end date March 31, 2026)
• Contract No. 6005089-A1 – $665,711.84 increase for HIV services program administrator

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee moved several contracts to the City Council formal session with a recommendation to approve, including a $3,637,113.91 grant increase for HIV services, an $802,072 contract for environmental due diligence, and a $2,190,000 ice‑arena extension, each passing 2‑0. It also approved six‑month deferrals of demolition orders for properties at 5301 and 5311 E. Outer Drive, both by 2‑0 votes. Additionally, the committee accepted and filed memoranda on the Fix Our Flooded Basement Act and Child Abduction Broadcast Act amendments, each approved 2‑0.

• Deferral of demolition order for 5301 E. Outer Drive for six months – approved 2‑0
• Deferral of demolition order for 5311 E. Outer Drive for six months – approved 2‑0
• Move Contract No. 6005671-A2 (Ice Arena extension $2,190,000) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – approved 2‑0
• Move Contract No. 6005250-A1 (Environmental due diligence $802,072) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – approved 2‑0
• Move Contract No. 6005089-A1 (HIV services grant increase $3,637,113.91) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – approved 2‑0
• Move Contract No. 3086334 (Emergency demolition residential $29,298) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – approved 2‑0
• Receive and file memorandum on Fix Our Flooded Basement Act – approved 2‑0
• Bring back memorandum on Child Abduction Broadcast Act amendments – approved 2‑0

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a series of interviews to select the city Ombudsperson. Each interview is scheduled consecutively from 3:15 p.m. to 6:35 p.m. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Interview of Gail Barnard for the Ombudsperson
• Interview of Reggie Davis, MPA for the Ombudsperson
• Interview of Jessica Gates for the Ombudsperson
• Interview of Sherry Gay Dagnogo for the Ombudsperson
• Interview of Darius Cope Hope for the Ombudsperson

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to review background checks on candidates with a 6‑0 vote. It also approved a motion directing the Law Department to determine if members may serve on multiple boards, also 6‑0. The Legislative Policy Division was instructed to amend the resolution governing ballot procedures and voting rules.

• Approved motion to review background checks on candidates (6-0)
• Approved motion for Law Department to determine serving on multiple boards (6-0)
• Legislative Policy Division will amend resolution for ballot procedures and voting rules

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the September 11 minutes and unanimously voted to bring two Neighborhood Enterprise Zone requests back as line items. It also moved a commercial rehabilitation certificate request, a rezoning recommendation, and several ARPA‑funded contract amendments to the formal session for further action. One resolution on diverse athletic offerings at the proposed Pistons waterfront complex was sent to formal session with a 2‑1 vote. All other motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved minutes of September 11, 2025 (3‑0)
• Brought back Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for 663 Prentis St as line item (3‑0)
• Brought back Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Lysander and surrounding properties as line item (3‑0)
• Moved commercial rehabilitation certificate request for Davison Hamtramck BLDG LLC to formal session (3‑0)
• Received & filed memorandum on Bagley Community NEZ boundaries (3‑0)
• Moved resolution supporting diverse athletic offerings at Pistons waterfront complex to formal session (2‑1)
• Moved CPC’s recommendation of denial for rezoning 4213/4225 West Davison Ave to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved contract amendment No. 6006557 (increase $526,184, total $889,435) to formal session (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review status reports from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Legislative Policy Division, and Council Member Scott Benson. The committee will consider a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, adding a Section 17-2-30 that requires at least 50% of the budget for elected offices to remain unspent through December 31, 2025. The ordinance is intended to provide financial stability for the City Council, Mayor and City Clerk during election years and may trigger a public hearing. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, approval of minutes, chair remarks, public comment, and member reports.

• FY26 Elected Officials Budget Allocation Resolution (budget allocation files)
• OCFO June 30 2025 Financial Report (monthly and quarterly reports)
• Legislative Policy Division FY 2025 Council Resolution (budgetary priorities report)
• Draft Ordinance re 50 Percent budget allocation for elected offices (proposed code amendment)
• Request for Detroit Public Library Foundation information (memorandum)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes and accepted several reports, including the city’s FY 2025 financial report and the Legislative Policy Division’s budget priorities report. It also approved an appropriation transfer to keep at least 50% of elected officials’ budgets unspent through Dec. 31, 2025. Finally, the committee voted to send a proposed amendment to Chapter 17 of the Detroit City Code on budget allocation to the formal council session.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved appropriation transfers to keep ≥50% of elected officials’ budgets unspent through Dec 31, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of FY 2025 financial report (2-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of Legislative Policy Division budget priorities report (2-0)
• Approved bringing back status memorandum for Council Member Scott Benson (2-0)
• Approved sending proposed amendment to Chapter 17 of the Detroit City Code on budget allocation to formal session (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider and approve several resolutions, including multiple lawsuit settlements and a contract amendment. Items include the appointment of Kristin Lusn to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission, an amendment to a legal‑aid contract worth $252,060, and settlements ranging from $4,566 to $310,000. The committee will also review a monthly procurement report and a request to establish a Domestic Violence Task Force.

• Appointment of Kristin Lusn to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission (effective immediately, ending Sep 1 2028)
• Amendment to Contract No. 6006065‑A3 for Lakeshore Legal Aid, total contract amount $252,060
• Settlement of Cornell Jackson lawsuit for $310,000
• Settlement of Jill Babcock et al. lawsuit for $75,000
• Settlement of Alwayz on Time Transportation lawsuit for $4,566

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 on eight motions, sending settlement payments and contract actions to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. It also approved the appointment of Kristin Lusn to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission and the receipt of an OIG debarment report. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved appointment of Kristin Lusn to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission (3-0)
• Approved amendment of Contract No. 6006065-A3 for Lakeshore Legal Aid (3-0)
• Approved $250,000 settlement in Philip Leonard vs Detroit Police Department lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $4,566 settlement in Alwayz on Time Transportation lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $14,500 settlement in Atia Hunt vs Detroit Fire Department lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $310,000 settlement in Cornell Jackson vs Detroit Transportation lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved $75,000 settlement in Jill Babcock et al. vs State of Michigan lawsuit (3-0)
• Approved receipt and filing of OIG debarment report on Lucas Enterprises (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will discuss a draft ordinance to amend Chapter 17 of the city code, adding a provision that allocates 50 percent of the budget to elected offices. Several contract amendments and extensions will also be reviewed, including a $252,060 legal‑aid contract, a $250,000 lawsuit settlement, and large ARPA‑funded contracts for housing services and ice‑arena improvements. The agenda also includes a settlement payment to Philip Leonard and a debarment report from the Inspector General.

• Draft Ordinance to add Section 17‑2‑30, allocating 50% of the budget to elected offices (Mayor, City Council, City Clerk)
• Contract No. 6006065‑A3 amendment for Lakeshore Legal Aid – total contract amount $252,060
• Settlement of $250,000 in the Philip Leonard vs. Detroit Police Department lawsuit
• Contract No. 6006557‑A1 amendment increasing funds by $526,184 (total $889,435) for St. Patrick Senior Center facility upgrades
• Contract No. 6005671‑A2 amendment for ice‑arena and recreation center improvements – total $2,190,000

The council approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 session by a 9‑0 vote. All items on the agenda were referred to the appropriate standing committees, each with a 9‑0 referral vote. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved September 2 minutes (9-0)
• Referred budget amendment to add Section 17‑2‑30 for council election‑year funding (9-0)
• Referred Lakeshore Legal Aid contract extension (no cost change, $252,060 total) (9-0)
• Referred settlement of $250,000 in Philip Leonard lawsuit against Police Department (9-0)
• Referred OIG debarment report on Lucas Enterprises (9-0)
• Referred memorandum to create a Domestic Violence Task Force (9-0)
• Referred Jefferson East housing counseling services contract extension ($350,000 total) (9-0)
• Referred ice‑arena improvement contract for Adams Butzel Complex ($2,190,000 total) (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee is reviewing several emergency demolition contracts and a $8.1 million grant for electric buses and charging infrastructure. Members will also discuss a draft ordinance for DPD video release and various property demolition deferrals.

• Acceptance of $8,158,194.00 for Battery Electric Buses & Charging Infrastructure Grant
• Emergency demolition contract for 23241 Fenkell ($106,777.00) and 19744 Stahelin ($28,888.00)
• Design-build services contract for Lyndon St. Facility renovations ($500,000.00)
• Environmental assessment contract for Preserve on Ashe III Redevelopment Project ($1,000,000.00)
• Request for a draft ordinance concerning Detroit Police Department (DPD) video release

The committee approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and ordered two emergency demolition contracts to be reconsidered in a week. It moved several contract authorizations—including a $1 M environmental assessment, an $85 k HIV/STI navigation service, and a $725 k Rides to Care renewal—to new business, and it received and filed the Dangerous Buildings findings report. The committee also approved the $8,158,194 federal battery‑electric bus and charging infrastructure grant and deferred demolition of a property at 9765 Sanilac.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Brought back Contract 3077776 emergency demolition of 23241 Fenkell (2‑0)
• Brought back Contract 3076623 emergency demolition of 19744 Stahelin (2‑0)
• Moved Contract 6006940 environmental assessment for Preserve on Ashe III to new business (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6007391 HIV/STI navigation services to new business (3‑0)
• Moved Contract 6006740 Rides to Care program renewal to new business (3‑0)
• Received & filed Dangerous Buildings findings report (3‑0)
• Concurred with departmental recommendation to defer demolition of 9765 Sanilac (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider three contract amendments. One amendment adds $2,240,000 to the city’s Parking Ticket and Collections Management System contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. The other amendments increase funds $100,000 for heavy‑duty truck repair and $50,000 for athletic equipment at the Williams and Coleman Young Recreation Centers. The committee will also receive a memorandum on the Special Events Process and Enforcement.

• Contract 6004150‑A2: $2,240,000 increase (total $10,914,801) for Parking Ticket and Collections Management System, contractor Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., extended to June 12, 2026.
• Contract 6005099‑A2: $100,000 increase (total $440,000) for fleet heavy‑duty truck repair, contractor Certified Alignment & Suspension, Inc., period Apr 1 2023 – May 31 2027.
• Contract 6005842‑A3: $50,000 increase (total $442,000) for athletic equipment for Williams and Coleman Young Recreation Centers, contractor BSN Sports, LLC, extended to Dec 31 2025.
• Memorandum on Special Events Process and Enforcement (Special Events Process and Enforcement.pdf and 2025-08-13 Special Events Memo.pdf).

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the September 4 minutes. It voted to forward three contract amendments—$2.24 M for the parking ticket and collections system, $100 K for fleet heavy‑duty truck repair, and $50 K for athletic equipment at recreation centers—to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve. The committee also adopted a memorandum to restore a two‑week special‑events process.

• Approved September 4 minutes (3-0)
• Sent $2,240,000 parking ticket system amendment to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Sent $100,000 fleet repair amendment to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Sent $50,000 recreation equipment amendment to formal session agenda (3-0)
• Adopted memorandum to bring back two‑week special‑events process (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review unfinished business items, including contract extensions for public facility upgrades and the SEED program. New business includes several contract amendments and two zoning proposals. The most consequential item is the Sixth General Text Amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, which revises zoning use allowances, loft provisions, and other regulations. The committee will also hear a rezoning request for 4213 and 4225 West Davison Ave.

• Contract No. 6006550-A1 amendment for Alternative For Girls – total $216,990 (extension of time)
• Contract No. 6006556-A1 amendment for SER Metro-Detroit, Jobs for Progress, Inc. – total $40,443 (extension of time)
• Contract No. 6005984-A2 amendment for Detroit Economic Growth Association – total $5,000,000 (extension and term change for SEED program)
• Sixth General Text Amendment to Chapter 50 zoning ordinance – multiple use changes, lofts, brewpubs, animal care facilities, etc.
• Rezoning request for 4213 and 4225 West Davison Ave from R3 to B2 (recommended denial)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved all unfinished‑business items, moving each forward as directed. It voted to send two comprehensive zoning‑code amendment proposals to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve them and set public hearings. All votes were unanimous (3‑0).

• Motion to bring back Contract No. 6007315 status in 1 week (3‑0)
• Motion to receive & file Legislative Policy Commission information request (3‑0)
• Motion to remove Michigan Land Bank Authority Oversight item (3‑0)
• Motion to receive & file Law Department tax‑abatement placeholder (3‑0)
• Motion to send SD1 district zoning amendment proposal to Formal Session, recommend approval and public hearing (3‑0)
• Motion to send comprehensive zoning‑code amendment ordinance to Formal Session, recommend approval and public hearing (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to interview candidates for the Brownfield CAC and review several legal settlements. The body will also consider contracts for election polling sites and recreation center improvements.

• Proposed $297,653.32 contract with Detroit Public Schools for rental of school buildings for 2025 elections
• Proposed $2,190,000.00 contract amendment for Gandol, Inc. for Adams Butzel Complex improvements
• Proposed $295,000.00 settlement for Rosalind Johnson v City Of Detroit
• Proposed $175,000.00 settlement for Diane Davis and $80,000.00 for Dorothy McElrath
• Interviews of David Bonner and Josh Mack for the Brownfield CAC

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the September 3 minutes and voted to bring back two Brownfield CAC interviews. It moved several pending lawsuit settlements and a school‑building rental contract to the formal City Council agenda, most with a recommendation to approve. All motions carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved September 3 minutes (3‑0)
• Brought back David Bonner interview for Brownfield CAC (3‑0)
• Brought back Josh Mack interview for Brownfield CAC (3‑0)
• Sent Melody Allen $43,500 settlement to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Rosalind Johnson $295,000 settlement to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Dorothy McElrath & Diane Davis $80,000 and $175,000 settlement to agenda without recommendation (3‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 3086570 $297,653.32 school‑building rental to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6005671 amendment for Adams Butzel ice arena to President’s office (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hear the Office of the Chief Financial Officer’s monthly financial report and updates on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) fund balances for each month of 2025. It will also consider a property‑tax flyer for real‑estate transactions and a memorandum on property‑tax information for buyers. New business includes a December 2024 ARPA fund status report and a Citizens Research Council report evaluating a local‑option admissions tax for sports and entertainment venues, both referred to the committee.

• OCFO monthly financial report for the twelve months ended June 30 2025
• ARPA Funds Status reports for January through June 2025
• Property‑tax flyer for transfers prepared by the Legislative Policy Division
• Memo on property‑tax information for buyers prepared by the Legislative Policy Division
• Citizens Research Council report evaluating a local‑option admissions tax for sports and entertainment venues

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the September 3, 2025 minutes and voted to receive and file a series of financial reports, including the Office of the CFO's FY2025 financial report and monthly ARPA funds status reports for 2025. The committee also approved the receipt and filing of the ARPA funds status report for December 31 2024, and voted to bring back a property‑tax flyer and a related memorandum for further action.

• Approved September 3, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Received and filed Office of CFO financial report for FY ending June 30 2025 (2‑0)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status reports for Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 31, Apr 30, May 31, Jun 30 2025 (2‑0 each)
• Received and filed ARPA funds status report for Dec 31 2024 (2‑0)
• Brought back property‑tax rate adjustment flyer (2‑0)
• Brought back memorandum on property‑tax pamphlet (2‑0)
• Brought back CRC local‑option tax study report (2‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review and vote on several contracts and settlement payments, including a $1,000,000 state‑funded environmental assessment for the Preserve on Ashe III redevelopment. It will also consider a $297,653.32 contract to rent school buildings for the August and November 2025 elections, and three settlement payments of $32,000, $19,500 and $30,000 to resolve lawsuits against the city. Additional items include contracts for housing‑related accessibility upgrades and health services.

• Contract 6006940 – $1,000,000 state grant for environmental assessment, remediation and due‑care services at Preserve on Ashe III project (Location: 736 Oak Street, Columbus, OH).
• Contract 3086570 – $297,653.32 city‑funded rental of school buildings for August and November 2025 elections (Location: 5057 Woodward, Detroit).
• Settlement of $32,000 to Kalia Meriwether in lawsuit against Titan Insurance Co. and City of Detroit.
• Settlement of $19,500 to Thomas Wickman in lawsuit against City of Detroit.
• Settlement of $30,000 to Johnnie King in lawsuit against City of Detroit.

The council voted 6‑0 to approve the journal from the July 29, 2025 meeting. All other items listed were unanimously referred to the appropriate standing committees with a 6‑0 vote. No other approvals or denials were recorded.

• Approved July 29, 2025 session journal (6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 3086570 for school building rentals to Internal Operations (6-0)
• Referred settlement of Kalia Meriwether v Titan Insurance ($32,000) to Internal Operations (6-0)
• Referred settlement of Thomas Wickman case ($19,500) to Internal Operations (6-0)
• Referred settlement of Johnnie King case ($30,000) to Internal Operations (6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006550 amendment for Alternative For Girls to Planning & Economic Development (6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006556 amendment for SER Metro‑Detroit to Planning & Economic Development (6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006940 environmental assessment to Public Health & Safety (6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review the status of several contracts, including a $500,000 design‑build contract to repair and update the Lyndon St. Facility (Contract No. 6007191) and a $400,000 environmental consulting contract with Tetra Tech (Contract No. 6007252). It will also consider multiple blight‑funded emergency demolition contracts for properties on Fenkell, Stahelin, Fairview and other sites. Additionally, the committee will address a request to extend summer recreation center hours and related memoranda.

• $500,000 design‑build contract for Lyndon St. Facility renovations (Contract No. 6007191)
• $400,000 environmental consulting services contract with Tetra Tech (Contract No. 6007252)
• $200,000 contract for specialty uniforms for Detroit Police Department (Contract No. 6007286)
• Blight‑funded emergency demolition contracts, e.g., $106,777 for 23241 Fenkell and $28,888 for 19744 Stahelin
• Request to extend summer recreation center hours

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee achieved quorum and approved the July 28, 2025 minutes. Council members voted 3‑0 to remove Contract No. 6007286 for specialty police uniforms from the agenda. The committee also voted 3‑0 to send several blight‑funded demolition and consulting contracts to the formal City Council session with recommendations to approve. All motions were unanimous.

• Removed Contract No. 6007286 (specialty police uniforms) from agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007252 (environmental consulting) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3084474 (emergency demolition Wilshire) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Amended and sent Contract No. 3082230 (Fairview demolition) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3076621 (Underwood demolition) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3085958 (Goulburn demolition) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3085960 (Nevada demolition) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3086011 (Woodlawn demolition) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider approval of Contract No. 6007275, a $2,770,000 city‑grant funded agreement with Michigan Recreational Construction, Inc. for repair and maintenance at 18631 Conant, Detroit, through July 14 2027. The committee will also review several mayor‑referred event petitions and other contract and grant items.

• Contract No. 6007275 – $2,770,000 repair and maintenance services at 18631 Conant, Detroit (through July 14 2027)
• Contract No. 6006711‑A1 amendment – $482,373.75 software platform for city facilities management (660 3rd St., San Francisco)
• Wayne County Parks Millage Grant extension – $280,000 grant, project period extended to Sept 30 2026
• Grand Circus Park Fall Football Event Series petition – event Sep 13 2025–Oct 21 2025 at Grand Circus Park East
• Detroit Free Press Marathon petition – event Oct 17 2025–Oct 19 2025 spanning Detroit and Windsor

The committee unanimously approved the July 24, 2025 minutes. It sent a $2,770,000 public‑space repair contract (Contract No. 6007275) to the formal session agenda. It also forwarded eight event petitions to the City Council agenda, while removing the Department of Elections "Get out to Vote" petition from the agenda. All motions passed 3‑0.

• Approved forwarding Contract No. 6007275 ($2,770,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Grand Circus Park Fall Football Event petition (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding PAXAHAU 2026 Movement Electronic Music Festival petition (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding BossLaw Entertainment "Trap Tailgate" petition (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Tec‑Troit "In Techno We Trust" petition (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Detroit Free Press Marathon petition (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding DroneArt Candlelight Concert petition (3‑0)
• Removed Department of Elections "Get out to Vote" petition from agenda (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is discussing several housing and revitalization contracts, including emergency shelter expansions and home repairs. The body is also reviewing requests for new historic districts, zoning changes, and tax abatement zones.

• Contract for Accounting Aid Society to provide income tax preparation services for $213,716.00
• Contract increase of $454,796.60 for 1-800-Hansons, LLC for the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program
• Contract increase of $335,668.98 for All Things Women, Inc. to expand emergency shelter services by 35 beds
• Recommended denial of rezoning for 4213 and 4225 West Davison Ave from R3 to B2
• Proposed new Historic District for the Conductors Protective Assurance (CPA) Building

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3‑0 to send three contract amendments to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve them. The amendments include a $454,796.60 increase for the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program (total $2,035,649.60), a $335,668.98 increase for a 35‑bed emergency shelter expansion, and an extension of time for a public‑facility accessibility upgrade. All related motions were carried unanimously.

• Sent to formal session with recommendation to approve Contract No. 6006745‑A1 (Renew Detroit Home Repair) – 3‑0
• Sent to formal session with recommendation to approve Contract No. 6006779‑A1 (35‑bed emergency shelter expansion) – 3‑0
• Sent to formal session with recommendation to approve Contract No. 6006552‑A1 (extension for accessibility upgrades) – 3‑0
• Received & filed memorandum on Council President Pro Tem James Tate income‑tax services contract – 3‑0
• Received & filed memorandum on ADA, Universal Design, and Bird Safety zoning amendment – 3‑0
• Received & filed memorandum on Motor City Mitten Mission outreach contract – 3‑0
• Received & filed memorandum on Real Token Properties housing support – 3‑0
• Received & filed request to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for Buildings That Build Community Development LLC – 3‑0

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview two candidates for reappointment to the Brownfield Redevelopment CAC, review the status of several A/V production contracts, consider a revised $1,551,320 contract for legal representation of housing‑at‑risk individuals, and look at recent lawsuit settlements with the city.

• Interview of Marlowshawn Franklin for Brownfield Redevelopment CAC reappointment
• Interview of George Etheridge for Brownfield Redevelopment CAC reappointment
• Contract No. 6007306 – A/V production services for large events, $502,194.66
• Amended Contract No. 6007175 – Legal representation for housing‑at‑risk individuals, $1,551,320.00
• Settlement of Lint Chiropractic lawsuit, $75,000.00

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the July 23, 2025 minutes and reappointed two members to the Brownfield Redevelopment CAC. It unanimously recommended approval of several city contracts and lawsuit settlements, sending each to the full City Council for final action. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Reappointment of Marlowshawn Franklin brought back to council (3-0)
• Reappointment of George Etheridge brought back to council (3-0)
• Recommended approval of A/V production contract No. 6007300 for $233,426.66 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of legal representation contract No. 6007175 amended to $1,551,320.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Lint Chiropractic settlement for $75,000.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Melody Allen settlement for $43,500.00 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Tracy Reynolds settlement for $80,000.00 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the status of existing contracts and consider two new auditing service contracts—one for $9,239,000 covering 2026‑2031 and another for $370,000 for CAFR audits. The committee will also receive the City’s June 2025 financial report, updates on ARPA fund balances, and a resolution to allocate elected officials’ budgets. Additional items include a $3.8 million increase to an AECOM contract and fiscal impact statements on ordinance amendments.

• Contract No. 6007368 – $9,239,000 for auditing services, 1098 Woodward Avenue, Apr 1 2026 – Mar 31 2031
• Contract No. 6007370 – $370,000 for CAFR auditing services, 1098 Woodward Avenue, pending council approval for five years
• Contract No. 6003758‑A2 – $3,800,000 increase to AECOM Great Lakes contract, total $21,807,956, for grant‑compliance assistance
• FY 26 Elected Officials Budget Allocation Resolution – request to keep at least 50 % of elected officials’ budgets unspent by Dec 31 2025
• Fiscal Impact Statements on misdemeanor ordinance amendment and Adult Responsibility Ordinance

The committee approved the July 23, 2025 minutes unanimously. It recommended that the City Council consider a $3.8 million increase to Contract 6003758 and a new $9.239 million auditing services contract (Contract 6007368) by sending them to the formal session agenda. Additional motions sent other contracts and reports to the agenda or scheduled them for future review, all passing with unanimous or unanimous‑support votes among present members.

• Approved minutes of July 23 2025 (3‑0)
• Sent $3.8M increase to Contract 6003758 to formal session agenda (3‑0)
• Sent $9.239M auditing contract (Contract 6007368) to formal session agenda (3‑0)
• Sent $370k auditing contract (Contract 6007370) to formal session agenda (3‑0)
• Scheduled Mary Waters fiscal impact memo to be revisited in 1 month (3‑0)
• Scheduled financial report for June 30 2025 to be revisited in 1 week (3‑0)
• Received and filed Large Events Reporting (3‑0)
• Scheduled FY 2025‑2026 elected officials’ budget allocation to be revisited in 2 weeks (2‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider contracts for disaster recovery, pest control, and EV charging, as well as a $50,000 grant for the Department of Innovation and Technology. The meeting agenda lists numerous items approved through a recess procedure.

• Guidehouse disaster recovery contract amendment: $800,000 increase to $7,088,790
• Pest control contract amendment: $35,000 increase to $1,663,576
• EV DCFC station fee schedule amendment: $13,046,210.38 total contract
• Mayors Challenge Grant: $50,000 awarded to Department of Innovation and Technology
• Rouge Park Master Plan study: $198,974 contract with livingLAB, LLC

The council approved numerous contracts through the recess procedure, each receiving a unanimous 9‑0 vote. Major approvals included a $7,088,790 disaster recovery services contract, a $800,000 increase for Guidehouse, and a $13,046,210.38 fee‑schedule amendment for EV charging stations. No other agenda items were discussed.

• Approved $20,000 Pinnacle Actuarial actuarial reserve contract (9‑0)
• Approved $800,000 Guidehouse disaster recovery and management services contract (9‑0)
• Approved $814,022 Motor City Electric generator replacement contract (9‑0)
• Approved $192,000 Metropolis Michigan election worker parking renewal contract (9‑0)
• Approved $50,000 Mayors Challenge grant pilot phase (non‑cash) (9‑0)
• Approved $100,000 Certified Alignment & Suspension fleet suspension repair contract (9‑0)
• Approved $250,000 Robles Tree Service blight tree removal contract (9‑0)
• Approved $13,046,210.38 Walker‑Miller EV DCFC fee‑schedule amendment (9‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts for legal services and housing representation. The body is also deciding on multiple legal settlements and the appointment of Robert Jones to the Board of Police Commissioners.

• Contract for Attorneys For Indigent Individuals with a maximum order limitation of $30,141,587.97
• Contract for Neighborhood Defender, Inc. to provide housing legal representation for $1,531,320.00
• Contract amendment for Fink Bressack, PLLC increasing funds by $400,000.00
• Lawsuit settlements including $125,000 for Trish Cunningham and $90,000 for LaDonna Crutchfield
• Resolution to allow Livernois Business Association to install 43 banners on Livernois Avenue

The council confirmed Robert Jones as an at‑large member of the Board of Police Commissioners, serving until July 17 2030. It also approved several contract amendments and settlements, including a $400,000 increase to a legal‑services contract and a $30,000 settlement for a police‑department lawsuit. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.

• Appointed Robert Jones to Board of Police Commissioners (8‑0)
• Approved Contract 6000554 amendment – $400,000 increase, total $5,970,000 (8‑0)
• Approved Contract 6005384 amendment – extended fiber cable installation, total $1,582,366.80 (8‑0)
• Approved Contract 6007175 – legal representation for housing risk, $1,531,320 (8‑0)
• Approved DSS #10 Legal Services contract – up to $30,141,587.97 for five years (8‑0)
• Approved $22,500 settlement for Deanna Smith estate claim (8‑0)
• Approved $125,000 settlement for Trish Cunningham claim (8‑0)
• Approved $30,000 settlement for Kayla Jefferson claim (7‑1)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold public hearings on two proposed ordinance amendments: one to update Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code on offenses, and another to revise Chapter 29 on adult responsibility for minors. The committee will also consider several contract authorizations, including two multi‑million water system improvement contracts, an environmental consulting contract, and other demolition and infrastructure contracts. Unfinished business includes status updates on prior blight demolition contracts and building deferral recommendations.

• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 31 (offenses) of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Public hearing on ordinance to amend Chapter 29 (adult responsibility) of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Contract 6007258 – $13,892,423 for water system improvements (LGC Global, Inc.)
• Contract 6007309 – $19,477,752 for water system improvements (LGC Global, Inc.)
• Contract 6007253 – $400,000 for environmental consulting services (Atlas Technical Consultants, LLC)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the July 21 minutes (2‑0). It moved two city‑code amendment packages to the September 2 formal session agenda—one with a recommendation to approve and one without recommendation (both 2‑0). Several contract resolutions were forwarded to the agenda, including a $400,000 environmental consulting contract with a recommendation to approve (2‑0) and a $19,477,752 water‑system improvement contract without recommendation (2‑0).

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Sent Chapter 31 code amendment to agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Sent Chapter 29 code amendment to agenda without recommendation (2‑0)
• Forwarded $400,000 environmental consulting contract to agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Forwarded $66,020.40 fill‑removal contract to agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Forwarded $13,892,423 water‑system improvement contract to agenda without recommendation (2‑0)
• Forwarded $19,477,752 water‑system improvement contract to agenda without recommendation (2‑0)
• Forwarded $175,800 fire‑incident alerting system extension contract to agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider several contract authorizations for the Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3, each valued at $886,700, as well as amendments to existing contracts for roof‑replacement services. Public hearings will be held on a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone for Detroit Five and Dime LLC, a Commercial Redevelopment District for the same developer, a rezoning of seven parcels on Field Street from R2 to R5, and a Planned Development modification for 1326 St. Antoine to allow a life‑sciences facility. The committee will also receive status updates on brownfield redevelopment plans, a property sale at 301 and 321 Edmund Place for $371,490, and housing award programs. Finally, resolutions to terminate three brownfield redevelopment plans (Vinton Building, 1403 Woodward Lofts, and 70 W. Alexandrine) will be reviewed.

• Approve Contract No. 6007266 – $886,700 to Blue Horizon Construction LLC for Stellantis Home Repair Phase 3 (607 Shelby, Detroit)
• Approve Contract No. 6007267 – $886,700 to DMC Consultants for Stellantis Home Repair Phase 3 (13500 Foley Street, Detroit)
• Amend Contract No. 6006456‑A2 – $1,633,333.33 extension for Ingram Roofing roof‑replacement services
• Public hearing to rezone seven Field Street parcels from R2 (Two‑Family Residential) to R5 (Medium‑Density Residential)
• Public hearing to modify PD regulations for 1326 St. Antoine to permit a life‑sciences cancer research and patient‑treatment center

The committee approved the July 17, 2025 minutes (2‑0). It moved the PA 147 Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate and the PA 255 Commercial Redevelopment District to formal session, each with a 3‑0 vote. It also moved several contract authorizations for the Stellantis Home Repair Program and the termination of five brownfield redevelopment plans to formal session, all unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 (2‑0)
• Moved PA 147 NEZ Certificate back in 60 days (3‑0)
• Moved PA 255 Commercial Redevelopment District to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved zoning amendment for Field Street parcels to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Stellantis Home Repair Contract No. 6007266 to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved termination of Vinton Building Brownfield Plan to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved termination of 1403 Woodward Lofts Brownfield Plan to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved termination of 70 W. Alexandrine Brownfield Plan to formal session (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review a series of community event petitions and two contract amendments. Items include requests for festivals, block parties, and a football classic, as well as amendments to a towing services contract and a mural project services contract. The committee will decide whether to approve these petitions and contract changes.

• Petition to hold "SW Fest" on Aug 23, 2025, 1:00 PM‑10:00 PM at Senate Theatre, 6424 Michigan Ave.
• Petition to hold "St. Joseph Shrine Oktoberfest" Sep 12‑14, 2025, at St. Joseph Shrine.
• Petition to hold "Detroit Football Classic" Aug 29‑30, 2025, at Harmonie Park.
• Contract No. 6004717-A1 amendment for towing services, total amount $101,974.00.
• Contract No. 6006234-A2 amendment for administrative management of city‑wide mural projects, contractor SpaceLab.

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the July 17, 2025 minutes and filed a memorandum on youth programming. It then moved to send fifteen separate event petitions to the Formal Session, each with a recommendation to approve. All motions to forward the petitions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Received and filed youth‑programming memorandum (2-0)
• Forwarded 15 event petitions to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (each 2-0)
• Quorum achieved (2-1)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review the Legislative Policy Division's study on the feasibility of implementing a tax on short‑term rentals. It will also consider fiscal impact statements for a proposed electric‑vehicle charging rates ordinance amendment and for an amendment to Chapter 31 misdemeanor offenses. The committee will hear a proposed resolution to update third‑party rental processing fees and a new inspection fee, and will receive the City’s financial report for the eleven months ended May 31 2025.

• Discussion of the feasibility study on a short‑term rental tax (Supplement Study and Reports attached)
• Fiscal impact statements for the Proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Rates Ordinance Amendment (three PDFs attached)
• Fiscal impact statement for Amendment to Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code – misdemeanor offenses (two PDFs attached)
• Proposed resolution to update the Third‑Party Rental Report Processing Fee and add a Two‑Family Unit Inspection Fee (resolution and fee schedule PDFs attached)
• OCFO monthly financial report for the eleven months ended May 31 2025 (two PDFs attached)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes unanimously (3‑0). It received and filed multiple reports, each passing with a 3‑0 vote except the eleven‑month financial report which passed 2‑0. The committee also voted 2‑0 to remove the proposed resolution updating third‑party rental processing and inspection fees.

• Approved minutes (3-0)
• Received & filed Legislative Policy Division short‑term rental tax study (3-0)
• Received & filed CFO report on electric‑vehicle charging rates ordinance amendment (3-0)
• Brought back amendment to Chapter 31 misdemeanor penalties (3-0)
• Received & filed Council Member Mary Waters memorandum on short‑term rental tax study (3-0)
• Received & filed Financial Report for eleven months ended May 31, 2025 (2-0)
• Removed proposed update to Third‑Party Rental Report Processing Fee and Vendor Two‑Family Unit Inspection Fee (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the Board of Ethics and Police Commissioners, and consider settlements for lawsuits against the city totaling over $1.5 million. The committee will also review contracts for legal services and an unmanned aerial systems program.

• Interviews for Board of Ethics candidates
• Interview for Police Commissioner candidate Robert Jones
• Settlement for lawsuit of Kayla Jefferson v City of Detroit ($30,000)
• Contract for UAS Airspace Management Program ($397,803)
• Legal services contract for indigent individuals ($30,141,587.97)

The committee approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted to send several Board of Ethics interviews and multiple contract proposals to the formal session with a recommendation to approve, including an amendment adding $400,000 to a legal services contract. It also sent the appointment of Robert Jones to the Board of Police Commissioners, with a term ending July 17, 2030, to the formal session for approval.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Sent David Bonner interview (Board of Ethics) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Josh Mack interview (Board of Ethics) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6000554‑A15, adding $400,000 to legal services contract (2-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007162 (UAS Airspace Management) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6005384‑A2 (Fiber cable extension) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007175 (Legal representation for at‑risk housing) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent appointment of Robert Jones to Board of Police Commissioners (term to 2030) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review monthly financial reports and consider approving several contracts for legal services, housing support, and infrastructure projects. The meeting will also include resolutions for community events and the settlement of various lawsuits.

• Contract for UAS Airspace Management Program ($397,803)
• Contract for legal housing representation ($1,531,320)
• Contract for Electronic Parking Application extension ($1,548,200)
• Contract for Fort Street Bridge Park Phase 2 ($900,000)
• Settlements for multiple lawsuits totaling $423,000

The council approved the journal of the July 8, 2025 session. All other items were sent to the appropriate standing committees for further action. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Approved Journal of July 8, 2025 session (unanimous)
• Referred 11‑month financial report (ended May 31, 2025) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee
• Referred UAS Airspace Management contract (No. 6007162, $397,803) to Internal Operations Committee
• Referred legal settlement authorizations (total $527,500) to Internal Operations Committee
• Referred petitions for community festivals and events to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee
• Referred amendment to Electronic Parking Application contract (No. 6003643, $1,548,200 increase) to Internal Operations Committee
• Referred Fort Street Bridge Park Phase 2 contract (No. 6007294, $900,000) to Internal Operations Committee
• Referred three Stellantis Home Repair Program Phase 3 contracts (each $886,700) to Planning & Economic Development Committee

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several construction contracts and public safety ordinances. Key items include a major road reconstruction project and proposed changes to city codes regarding blight and minor curfews.

• Proposed Blight Patrol Ordinance to amend Chapter 26 of the 2019 Detroit City Code
• Contract for Mt Elliott and Conant Street Reconstruction with Angelo Iafrate Construction Company for $10,248,281.12
• Contract for general contracting services with DMC Consultants for $1,500,000.00
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 29 regarding adult responsibility and minor curfews
• Contract for Holden Bridge (PW-7011) with Z Contractors, Inc. for $2,011,478.68

The committee approved the July 14 minutes (3‑0). It moved two major public‑works contracts—$10,248,281.12 for Mt Elliott and Conant Street reconstruction and $2,011,478.68 for the Holden Bridge—to new business (both 3‑0). It also moved a proposed minors ordinance amendment to new business for a public hearing (2‑1). Additional actions included moving an Egis field‑inspection contract to formal session (3‑0), removing a DMC Consultants contract from the agenda (3‑0), and bringing back the legislative policy division item for discussion in one week (2‑0).

• Approved minutes of July 14, 2025 (3‑0)
• Moved $10,248,281.12 Mt Elliott & Conant Street reconstruction contract to new business (3‑0)
• Moved $2,011,478.68 Holden Bridge contract to new business (3‑0)
• Moved minors ordinance amendment to new business for public hearing (2‑1)
• Moved Contract 6006349 Egis BLN USA field inspection services to formal session (3‑0)
• Removed Contract 6007232 DMC Consultants from agenda (3‑0)
• Brought back legislative policy division agenda item for discussion in one week (2‑0)
• Received & filed Council Member Mary Waters memorandum on business licensing and safety violations (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review a contract amendment that adds $29,848.44 to the Renew Detroit Home Repair Program, bringing the total contract to $3,196,515.11. The committee will also hear public comments on the Brush and Edmund Brownfield Redevelopment Plan and a petition to create a Commercial Rehabilitation District at 4306‑4340 East Davison. Additional items include a property sale of 301 and 321 Edmund Place for $371,490 and a land‑swap agreement for the Joe Louis Greenway involving parcels on Linwood Street.

• Contract amendment increasing funds by $29,848.44 for Renew Detroit Home Repair Program (total $3,196,515.11) – Contractor LGC Global, 7310 Woodward Ave.
• Public hearing on Brush and Edmund Brownfield Redevelopment Plan.
• Petition to establish a Commercial Rehabilitation District at 4306, 4330, 4340 East Davison.
• Sale of city‑owned property at 301 and 321 Edmund Place to Brush & Edmund Development LLC for $371,490.
• Land swap for Joe Louis Greenway: transfer of 14601 Linwood and acquisition of 14801 Linwood.

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved several funding and development actions, all by a 3‑0 vote. It increased the ARPA‑funded Renew Detroit Home Repair contract by $29,848.44 and approved the HUD Consolidated Plan submission, a land‑swap for the Joe Louis Greenway, and a property sale at 301 and 321 Edmund Place. The committee also moved several reports to formal session and removed a number of proposed DLBA amendments from the agenda.

• Approved $29,848.44 contract increase for Renew Detroit Home Repair Program (3-0)
• Approved submission of 2025‑2029 HUD Consolidated Plan and 2025‑26 Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Approved land‑swap agreement for 14601 and 14801 Linwood (Joe Louis Greenway) (3-0)
• Approved sale of 301 and 321 Edmund Place for $371,490 (3-0)
• Approved corrective resolution for legal description of 231 Harper (3-0)
• Received and filed Detroit Land Bank Authority property‑tax report (3-0)
• Brought back multiple memoranda (various) for one‑week consideration (3-0)
• Removed several proposed DLBA amendment items from the agenda (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review several event petitions and a grant request. Petitions include a youth book club fair, two electronic music festivals, a cancer‑research race, and a parade. The committee will decide whether to accept and appropriate a $275,000 Pistons Palace Fund Grant for Brewer Park.

• Petition to hold Belvidere Community Youth 18th Health & Wellness Safety Fair on July 23, 2025 at Belvidere between Warren & Moffat.
• Petition to hold Jitfest electronic music festival on September 6, 2025 at 1151 Taylor St.
• Petition to hold Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on September 13, 2025 at Milliken Park, Dequindre Cut, and adjacent streets.
• Petition to hold Mack Alive 35th Parade and Rally on August 23, 2025 on Mack Ave from St. Jean to E. Grand Blvd.
• Request to accept and appropriate the FY 2025 Pistons Palace Fund Grant for Brewer Park, total $275,000.

The committee approved the July 10, 2025 minutes unanimously (3‑0). It sent six event petitions and a grant request to the formal session with a recommendation to approve, each motion passing 3‑0. The FY 2025 Pistons Palace Fund grant of $275,000 for Brewer Park was also approved to be sent to the formal session. All actions were carried unanimously.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Belvidere Community Youth Health & Wellness Safety Fair petition (3-0)
• Approved Jitfest (Tec‑Troit Electronic Music Festival) September 6 petition (3-0)
• Approved Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure petition (3-0)
• Approved Mack Alive 35th Parade and Rally petition (3-0)
• Approved Tec‑Troit Electronic Music Festival August 15‑18 petition (3-0)
• Approved acceptance of $275,000 Pistons Palace Fund grant for Brewer Park (3-0)
• Approved motion to bring back youth programming memorandum (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider an amendment to Contract No. 6000554‑A15, adding $400,000 to the existing $5,970,000 legal services contract with Fink Bressack, PLLC and extending its term to June 30 2026. The committee will also receive updates on several pending lawsuits and will review settlement resolutions ranging from $8,000 to $220,000 for various claimants against the City. Interviews for positions on the Detroit Wayne Joint Building Authority and the Board of Ethics are scheduled.

• Amendment to Contract No. 6000554‑A15: $400,000 increase for legal services, total $5,970,000, contractor Fink Bressack, PLLC
• Contract No. 6007142: $4,733,874.08 for workman's compensation and no‑fault services, contractor CompOne Administrators, Inc.
• Settlement with Sears Transportation, LLC for $11,000
• Settlement with Better Care Rehab LLC for $10,000
• Settlement with Loren Courts for $220,000 against Detroit Police Department

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the July 9 minutes and voted to bring back three interview requests for one week each. It approved a $400,000 increase to Contract 6000554‑A15 and sent Contract 6007142 to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve. The committee also forwarded multiple lawsuit settlement authorizations, including a $220,000 police settlement, to the formal agenda with a recommendation to approve.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Brought back Byron Osbern interview for 1 week (3‑0)
• Extended Contract 6000554‑A15 with $400,000 increase (2‑0)
• Sent Contract 6007142 to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Sent $220,000 police lawsuit settlement to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Sent $82,040.56 transportation lawsuit settlement to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Sent $11,000 Sears Transportation settlement to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (2‑0)
• Brought back legal representation for PO Ryan Ruloff for 1 week (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is discussing new fee structures for electric vehicle chargers and rental inspections. The body is also reviewing the resumption of Detroit Police Department operations at the Detroit Detention Center on 17601 Mound Road.

• Contract amendment for Tidal Basin Government Consulting, LLC for internal auditing services, increasing the total amount to $149,700.00
• Proposed updates to Third-Party Rental Report Processing and Third-Party Vendor Two Family Unit Inspection fees
• Proposed formal rate structure for City-owned DC fast electric vehicle chargers, including kilowatt-hour charges and idling fees
• Resumption of Detroit Police Department operations at the Detroit Detention Center effective August 1, 2025
• Supplemental report on the feasibility of implementing a tax on short-term rentals

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the July 9, 2025 minutes. It moved several items to a formal session with a recommendation to approve, including a $74,850 increase to a CDBG‑DR contract, updates to third‑party rental fees, a rate structure for city‑owned EV chargers, and a municipal parking fee schedule. The committee also scheduled follow‑up actions on short‑term rental tax feasibility, the “Big Beautiful Bill” fiscal impact, and an EV charging rates impact study.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Sent CDBG‑DR contract amendment ($74,850 increase) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent update to Third‑Party Rental Report Processing Fee and new Two‑Family Unit Inspection Fee to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent proposal for formal rate structure for city‑owned DC fast EV chargers to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent resolution establishing fee schedule for Municipal Parking Department to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Referred short‑term rental tax feasibility study back to committee in one week (3-0)
• Referred analysis of “Big Beautiful Bill” fiscal impact to OCFO, to return September 4 (3-0)
• Referred report on fiscal impact of proposed EV charging rates ordinance amendment back in one week (3-0)

City Council Closed Session

The City Council is holding a closed session to consult with the Law Department and Police Department. The body will discuss requests for legal representation and indemnification for several current and retired police personnel involved in two specific lawsuits.

• Legal representation requests for Case No. 21-cv-12742 (Ramon Ward v County of Wayne, et al) regarding Monica Childs, Dale Collins, Tony Saunders, and Frederick Jorgensen
• Legal representation requests for Case No. 21-cv-12036 (Bernard Howard v Dale Collins, et al) regarding Monica Childs, Dale Collins, Steven Myles, Reginald Harvel, and William Rice

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will consider a resolution to update the third‑party rental report processing fee and add a two‑family unit inspection fee. It will also review settlement payments for several lawsuits that total $94,000 and approve the annual HOME, CDBG, CDBG‑DR and CNI awards for ready‑to‑proceed projects. Additional items include petitions for community events and a fiscal impact statement for a proposed electric‑vehicle charging rates ordinance amendment.

• Proposed resolution to update the Third‑Party Rental Report Processing Fee and add a Third‑Party Vendor Two‑Family Unit Inspection Fee (Buildings, Safety, Engineering & Environmental Department).
• Settlement payments for lawsuits: Sears Transportation ($11,000), Better Care Rehab ($10,000), Northland Radiology ($5,500), Veronica Guajardo ($20,000), Serenity Atkinson ($20,000), Zachary Miles ($10,000), Lint Chiropractic ($8,000), Care P.T. ($9,500) – total $94,000.
• Petition to hold the Belvidere Community Youth 18th Health & Wellness Safety Fair on July 23, 2025 at Belvidere between Warren & Moffat.
• Approval of annual HOME, CDBG, CDBG‑DR and CNI awards for ready‑to‑proceed projects (Housing and Revitalization Department).
• Fiscal Impact Statement for the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Rates Ordinance amendment (Office of the Chief Financial Officer).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, creating numerous new misdemeanor offenses. It will also hear updates on council member requests related to dangerous buildings, a concrete facility, DPD video releases, and business licensing safety violations. Additionally, the committee will consider several contract authorizations ranging from $83,935 to $1,518,660 for services such as emergency vehicle alerts, air‑quality training, medical gloves, and street‑sign blanks.

• Ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code, adding multiple misdemeanor offenses
• Contract 6007121 – $1,518,660 for an Emergency Vehicle Alerting System (HAAS, Inc.)
• Contract 6007103 – $185,829 for resident training on Air Quality Network data (The Green Door Initiative)
• Contract 6007241 – $398,020 for nitrile and vinyl medical gloves (Bound Tree Medical, LLC)
• DSS 9‑A1 amendment – up to $81,300,000 for additional architectural, engineering, and planning vendors

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved six contracts for training, emergency vehicle alerts, medical gloves, street sign blanks, air compressor maintenance, and a compliance system, each with a 2‑0 vote. The combined contract value is $2,666,045. The committee also approved an amendment to the architectural, engineering, and planning supply schedule authorizing up to $81.3 million in vendor services, also passed 2‑0. All motions were unanimous.

• Approved $185,829 Green Door Initiative training contract (2-0)
• Approved $1,518,660 HAAS emergency vehicle alert system contract (2-0)
• Approved $398,020 Bound Tree Medical gloves contract (2-0)
• Approved $303,041 Michigan State Industries street sign blanks contract (2-0)
• Approved $176,560 Central Air Compressor maintenance contract (2-0)
• Approved $83,935 AskReply compliance and certification system contract (2-0)
• Approved amendment to DSS #9 architectural/engineering schedule up to $81.3M (2-0)
• Concurred with demolition of dangerous building 5688 30TH (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will discuss a petition to hold the First Annual Detroit Chinatown Block Party on July 26, 2025 at Peterboro and Cass. It will also review two contracts: one to renew software support and maintenance for Animal Care and Control operations (Contract No. 6002731‑A2) with a $173,554 increase, and another to upfit nine animal transport vehicles (Contract No. 6007234) for $294,421.32. The Mayor’s Office recommends approval of the block party, and both contracts are referred to the committee for consideration.

• Petition to hold "First Annual – Detroit Chinatown Block Party" on July 26, 2025 at Peterboro and Cass (setup 8:00 a.m., event 12:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m., teardown 8:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.)
• Contract No. 6002731‑A2 – software support and maintenance for Animal Care and Control; $173,554 contract increase; total $384,984; period July 1 2021–June 30 2027; contractor HLP Incorporated
• Contract No. 6007234 – upfitting services for nine animal transport vehicles; total $294,421.32; contractor National Fleet Services LLC; location 10100 Grinnell Street, Detroit, MI
• Mayor’s Office recommends approval of the Chinatown block party request
• Both contracts are referred to the Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee on July 10 2025

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee unanimously approved the July 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It then voted to move three new‑business items—a Chinatown block‑party petition, an animal‑care software support contract amendment, and an animal‑transport vehicle upfitting contract—to the committee for detailed review, each motion passing 3‑0.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved Chinatown Block Party petition to committee (3-0)
• Moved amendment of Contract No. 6002731-A2 for animal care software support to committee (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007234 for upfitting animal transport vehicles to committee (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Baobab Fare RE LLC at 16900 E. Warren Ave. It will consider a text amendment to Chapter 50 of the 2019 City Code to update landscaping and screening requirements. The committee will also discuss the Brightmoor Stormwater Improvement Project, a property sale of 5669 Newberry Street for $55,000, and a $547,499 grant contract for Choice Neighborhoods planning with the Detroit Housing Commission.

• Public hearing: Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Baobab Fare RE LLC at 16900 E. Warren Ave (PA 255)
• Text amendment to Chapter 50 (2019 City Code) to streamline landscaping and screening standards
• Discussion of Brightmoor Stormwater Improvement Project
• Sale of 5669 Newberry Street to Quince Primaveras LLC for $55,000
• Contract No. 6007237: $547,499 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant subrecipient agreement with Detroit Housing Commission (1301 E. Jefferson)

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee sent several items to a formal council session with recommendations to approve, including a commercial facilities exemption, a stormwater improvement project, and a $1 property acquisition. It also moved a $547,499 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant contract forward. Several proposals, such as a zoning amendment and a neighborhood enterprise zone request, were postponed for further consideration.

• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Sent Baobab Fare RE LLC commercial facilities exemption certificate to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Brightmoor Stormwater Improvement Project to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent acquisition of 17601 Mound Road property for $1 to formal session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Approved $547,499 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant contract (6007237) to formal session (2-0)
• Deferred text amendment to Chapter 50 zoning landscaping standards, motion to bring back TBD (2-0)
• Deferred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for Detroit Five & Dime LLC, motion to bring back at agenda end (2-0)
• Deferred Tree Screening Amendment to Chapter 50, motion to bring back TBD (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is interviewing candidates for the Civil Service Commission and Board of Ethics. The body is also reviewing several legal settlements and requests for legal representation for city employees.

• Contract No. 6007142 with CompOne Administrators, Inc. for $4,733,874.08 for Workman's Compensation and No-Fault Services
• Contract No. 6007203 with United Community Housing Coalition for $225,000.00 for housing instability outreach
• Lawsuit settlements including $97,000.00 for Patrick Kilbourn and $15,000.00 for Labser, PLC et al.
• Proposed salary range of $46,900 - $61,000 for Photographer – Police Investigation Support
• Interviews for Brenda Braceful and Edna Bell for reappointment to the Civil Service Commission

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the June 2, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It moved the reappointment interviews for Brenda Braceful and Edna Bell to a formal session, also by 3‑0. The committee ordered several pending items—contract status, law department representations, and board of ethics interviews—to be brought back for further action in one or two weeks, each with a 3‑0 vote. It referred several new resolutions, including a community outreach contract, settlement payments, and a compensation schedule amendment, to a formal session, all unanimously approved.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved Brenda Braceful reappointment interview to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Edna Bell reappointment interview to formal session (3-0)
• Ordered Contract No. 6007142 status to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Ordered law department representations for multiple officers to be brought back in 1 week (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007203 community outreach contract to formal session (3-0)
• Moved settlement of Groesbeck RX LLC lawsuit ($4,232.63) to formal session (3-0)
• Moved amendment to 2025‑2026 compensation schedule for Photographer classification to formal session (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review fiscal impact statements for a food‑service license repeal amendment, a business‑license renewal amendment, the Mack Assembly Plant development agreement, and a misdemeanor ordinance amendment. It will also consider two resolutions requesting a one‑year extension of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for the 1348 and 1350 Bagley projects. The meeting includes public comment, unfinished business, and new business before adjourning.

• Fiscal impact of the Proposed Food Service Business License Repeal Ordinance Amendment
• Fiscal impact of the Proposed Business License Renewal Ordinance Amendment
• Annual Revenue Report Agreement for the Development of Mack Assembly Plant
• Fiscal impact of amendment to Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code – misdemeanor offenses
• One‑year extension resolutions for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for the 1348 and 1350 Bagley projects

The committee approved the July 2, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0). It received and filed three fiscal‑impact statements related to food‑service and business‑license ordinance amendments and the Mack Assembly Plant revenue agreement (each 2‑0). It referred one‑year extensions for the Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for the 1348 and 1350 Bagley Projects to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve (each 2‑0) and scheduled a review of a city‑code amendment fiscal impact for July 23 (2‑0).

• Approved July 2, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed Fiscal Impact of Food Service License Repeal amendment (2-0)
• Received and filed Fiscal Impact of Business License Renewal amendment (2-0)
• Received and filed Annual Revenue Report Agreement for Mack Assembly Plant (2-0)
• Referred 1348 Bagley NEZ one‑year extension to full council agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Referred 1350 Bagley NEZ one‑year extension to full council agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Scheduled review of Fiscal Impact of Chapter 31 amendment for July 23 (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will consider several items, including extensions for the 1348 and 1350 Bagley Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates, a fiscal impact statement on amending misdemeanor offenses in the city code, and approval of multiple contracts and lawsuit settlements. Notable contracts include a $225,000 grant for community outreach to housing‑unstable residents and a $173,554 amendment for software support to Animal Care and Control. The council will also vote on settlements totaling $335,093.13 with the Detroit Police Officers Association and smaller settlements with other claimants.

• Extension request for a one‑year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the 1348 Bagley Project
• Extension request for a one‑year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for the 1350 Bagley Project
• Contract No. 6007203 – $225,000 grant to United Community Housing Coalition for community outreach to housing‑unstable residents (through June 30 2026)
• Settlement of $335,093.13 in the lawsuit City of Detroit v. Detroit Police Officers Association (Case No. 24‑005523‑CZ)
• Contract No. 6002731‑A2 – $173,554 contract amendment for software support and maintenance for Animal Care and Control operations

The Detroit City Council voted 8-0 to approve several contracts and legal settlements, including a $225,000 grant for community outreach to residents experiencing housing instability. All items were referred to the appropriate standing committees and received unanimous approval. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved Contract No. 6007203 – $225,000 grant for community outreach for housing instability (8-0)
• Approved $4,232.63 settlement in Groesbeck Rx LLC lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved $15,000 settlement in Labser, PLC et al. lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved $335,093.13 settlement with Detroit Police Officers Association (8-0)
• Approved $97,000 settlement with Patrick Kilbourn (8-0)
• Approved $15,000 settlement with Southeast Michigan Surgical Center (8-0)
• Approved amendment to 2025‑2026 compensation schedule for Photographer classification ($46,900‑$61,000 pay range) (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6002731 – $173,554 increase for Animal Care and Control software support (total $384,984) (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing multiple contracts for police towing and emergency services. The body is also considering a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the Detroit City Code to align misdemeanor offenses with state law.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the 2019 Detroit City Code regarding various misdemeanor offenses
• Contract No. 6006995 for Ambulance Emergency Medical Services Billing System with Digitech Computer LLC for $4,264,000.00
• Multiple police towing contracts including $2,250,000.00 each for Troy's Towing, Inc., 7 D's Towing & Storage, Inc., Bobby’s T.C.B. Towing Service, Inc., Wayne's Service, Inc., and BBK Towing & Recovery, Inc.
• Contract No. 6007226 for abatement and demolition at 12115 Cloverdale with Inner City Contracting, LLC for $200,860.00
• Contract No. 3084285 for night vision goggles with Night Vision, Inc. for $50,500.00

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the June 30, 2025 minutes and scheduled follow‑up items for council members. It moved several contracts to the full City Council, notably a $4.264 million ambulance emergency medical services billing system, police towing service contracts, and public‑works projects, with most motions carried unanimously and a few passing 2‑1.

• Approved June 30, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Brought back status items for Council Members Latisha Johnson and Scott Benson (3-0 each)
• Sent $200,860 Contract No. 6007226 for commercial site abatement to formal session (2-0)
• Sent $4,264,000 Contract No. 6006995 ambulance billing system to formal session (3-0)
• Sent $335,000 increase for Police Authorized Towing Services (Contract No. 6004591-A2) to formal session (2-1)
• Sent $2,250,000 Police Authorized Towing Service contracts (e.g., Contract No. 6006987) to formal session (2-1)
• Sent $325,000 water treatment services contract (Contract No. 6007236) to formal session (3-0)
• Sent $250,000 paint supplies contract (Contract No. 6007239) to formal session (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several contracts and event petitions. Key items include a large expenditure for fire rescue vehicles and requests for community events at city parks.

• Contract No. 6006916 with R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. for fire rescue vehicles totaling $16,733,949.12
• Contract No. 6006673 with Jokers 4 Fun, LLC for recreational inflatables and games totaling $80,500.00
• Petition #2025-152 for the Cody High Alumni Annual Picnic at Stein Field on July 26, 2025
• Petition #2025-154 for the Brightmoor Music Series at Etheldra Mae Williams Park on July 15, 2025
• Request to accept a $1,250.00 cash donation from the ASPCA for the 2025 Shelter Medicine Conference

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved motions to send five items to the Formal Session/New Business agenda, each with a 3-0 vote. The items include two community event petitions, two city contracts, and a cash donation from the ASPCA. All motions were recommended for approval by the respective city departments.

• Approved motion to forward Cody Alumni Association picnic petition (3-0)
• Approved motion to forward Williams Park Alliance Brightmoor Music Series petition (3-0)
• Approved motion to forward Contract No. 6006673 for recreational inflatables (3-0)
• Approved motion to forward Contract No. 6006916 for fire rescue vehicles (3-0)
• Approved motion to forward ASPCA $1,250 cash donation (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on zoning changes and rehabilitation certificates. The body is also reviewing several high-value city contracts and property sales.

• Proposed $81,300,000 maximum order limitation for architectural, engineering, and planning services (DSS #9)
• Proposed $50,000,000 maximum order limitation for single family home repairs (DSS #11)
• Zoning change request for 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive from B5 Major Business to PC Public Center District
• Contract for Motor City Mitten Mission for after hours and weekend outreach totaling $767,000
• Appropriation of $26,623,380 in HUD HOME-ARP funds for homelessness assistance

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes from the June 26 meeting. It adopted an amendment to the 2019 City Code to re‑zone parcels 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive from B5 Major Business District to Public Center District. The committee also approved a PA‑210 commercial rehabilitation certificate for 20201 Development, LLC and sent multiple contracts and easement agreements to the formal session agenda.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for 560 & 580 Civic Center Drive to Public Center District (2-0)
• Approved PA 210 commercial rehabilitation certificate for 20201 Development, LLC (2-0)
• Received and filed Q3 FY2025 Detroit Land Bank Authority report (2-0)
• Deferred Detroit Land Bank Authority MOU for one week (2-0)
• Approved Contract No. 6007185 for after‑hours outreach, $767,000 (2-0)
• Approved easement agreements for EV charging at Wendy’s Grand River and East Jefferson sites (2-0)
• Approved easement agreement for EV charging at Mike’s Fresh Market, 19195 Livernois (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for a new 57‑unit rental apartment building at 301 and 321 Edmund Place. It will also review two contract amendments: a $63,378 increase for Treasury legacy data storage and an extension of the citywide uniform contract with Cintas Corporation. Additional items include fiscal impact statements for proposed food service and business license ordinance changes and a revenue report for the Mack Assembly Plant development agreement.

• NEZ certificate request for 57‑unit apartment building at 301 and 321 Edmund Place
• Contract No. 6003426‑A1 amendment: $63,378 increase for Treasury legacy data storage (total $532,367)
• Contract No. 6006288‑A1 amendment: extension of Cintas uniform contract (total $3,641,067.72)
• Fiscal impact statements for proposed Food Service License repeal and Business License renewal ordinances
• Annual revenue report for the Mack Assembly Plant development agreement

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting (vote 2‑0). It voted to bring back status items for Council Members Scott Benson and Mary Waters in two weeks (each vote 3‑0). The committee moved three contract and development items—Contract 6003426, Contract 6006288, and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application—to the formal session (each vote 3‑0). It also ordered two fiscal‑impact reports to be reconsidered in one week (each vote 3‑0).

• Approved June 25 minutes (2-0)
• Brought back Scott Benson status item in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Brought back Mary Waters status item in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Moved Contract 6003426 amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Contract 6006288 amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 57‑unit building to formal session (3-0)
• Scheduled Food Service License repeal fiscal impact report for review in 1 week (3-0)
• Scheduled Business License renewal fiscal impact report for review in 1 week (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review contracts for legal services, media strategy, and parking invoice payments, as well as settle multiple lawsuits against the City of Detroit.

• Settlement for $225,000 in lawsuit Davion Pipkins v. City of Detroit
• Contract for $4,144,000 with The Allen Lewis Agency for media services
• Contract for $5,970,000 with Fink Bressack, PLLC for legal services
• Contract for $698,680 with Legal Aid and Defenders Association for housing representation
• Settlement for $335,093.13 in lawsuit City of Detroit v. Police Officers Association

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3‑0 to forward several contracts, settlements, and a mayoral appointment to the City Council Formal Session with a recommendation to approve each. All motions were carried unanimously. The committee also approved the interview receipt for Edwina King and approved the minutes of the meeting.

• Approved motion to send $5,970,000 legal services amendment (Contract No. 6000554) to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $4,144,000 media strategist contract for elections to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $4,733,874.08 workman's compensation contract to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $292,520.00 digital learning management system contract to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $87,025.00 parking invoices payment contract to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $335,093.13 police and fire officers lawsuit settlement to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to send $225,000 Pipkins lawsuit settlement to Formal Session (3‑0)
• Approved motion to receive and file interview with Edwina King (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several high-value contracts, including fire rescue vehicles and home repairs. The session also includes proposals for electric vehicle charging station easements and multiple legal settlement authorizations.

• Proposed $50,000,000 maximum order limitation for single-family home repairs (DSS #11)
• Proposed $16,733,949.12 contract with R & R Fire Truck Repair, Inc. for fire rescue vehicles
• Proposed $4,733,874.08 contract with CompOne Administrators, Inc. for employee workers' compensation
• NEZ certificate application for a 57-unit apartment building at 301 and 321 Edmund Place
• Easements for EV charging stations at 19195 Livernois, 9768 West Grand River, and 6601 East Jefferson

The council recorded a quorum of six members and approved the journal from the June 17, 2025 session with a 6‑0 vote. Several items, including a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application and multiple contracts, were referred to the appropriate standing committees with unanimous support. No other substantive actions were taken during the session.

• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting journal (6‑0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 57‑unit building at 301 & 321 Edmund Place to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007142 for workman's compensation services to Internal Operations Committee (6‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 3084715 for payment of outstanding parking invoices to Internal Operations Committee (6‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6000554 amendment for legal services to Internal Operations Committee (6‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007176 for legal representation to Internal Operations Committee (6‑0)
• Referred Cody Alumni Association picnic petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (6‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006673 for recreational inflatables to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (6‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will conduct public hearings to amend city codes regarding food service licenses and general business licenses. The body will also review stormwater and street maintenance contracts and discuss blight patrol ordinances.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 19 (Food Service Establishments and Vending Machines) and Chapter 28 (City Business Licenses)
• Contract No. 6007080 for Stormwater Infrastructure Program Management with OHM Advisors for $18,000,000.00
• Contract No. 6007119 for aggregate material for DPW Street Maintenance with Edward C Levy Detroit Group for $88,160.00
• Request for a draft ordinance authorizing a blight patrol
• Resolution to permit Bedrock Detroit to install 42 banners on Woodward Avenue for the 2025 AfroBeats Festival

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from June 23, 2025. It voted to forward amendments to the food service licensing code and the business licensing code to the formal session agenda with recommendations to approve. Several contracts and resolutions, including an $18 M stormwater contract and an $88,160 street‑maintenance contract, were also sent to the agenda. Additional items such as a blight‑patrol memorandum and Dangerous Buildings findings were received and filed.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Sent food service licensing amendment to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent business licensing amendment to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent $18,000,000 stormwater contract agenda recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed blight‑patrol memorandum (3-0)
• Sent $88,160 street‑maintenance contract to agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received and filed Dangerous Buildings findings and demolition orders (3-0)
• Sent resolution for 42 AfroBeats Festival banners to agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Rules Standing Committee

The Rules Standing Committee will review suggested amendments to the City Council Rules of Order, as outlined in a June 4, 2025 Legislative Policy Division memorandum. It will consider a resolution to set a public hearing. The committee will also review a memorandum concerning the status of Council President Pro Tem James Tate.

• Review suggested amendments to the City Council Rules of Order (June 4, 2025 memorandum)
• Consider resolution to set a public hearing
• Review memorandum on status of Council President Pro Tem James Tate

The council approved the meeting minutes. A motion to replace language in a legislative memo passed 3‑0. The council approved attaching a resolution to set a public hearing and send it to the formal session, also by a 3‑0 vote. A motion to amend memo language was approved 2‑0.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote recorded)
• Motion to replace language in legislative memo approved 3‑0
• Motion to attach resolution to set public hearing approved 3‑0
• Motion to amend memo language approved 2‑0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings to amend zoning maps, including changes to Map 47 on Yosemite, Riviera and Humphrey Avenues, the creation of the Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District, and rezoning eight parcels on McGraw Street to a Special Development District. It will also consider a text amendment to update landscaping and screening standards for non‑residential properties. The body will review several contract amendments that increase funding for private sewer repairs, each adding $1.5 M to existing CDBG projects and one adding $2.5 M, raising total contract values to $4.5 M–$7.5 M. Unfinished business includes a sign review at 636 Woodward Avenue and updates on HUD Section 108 loan usage.

• Public hearing to change Map 47 zoning: replace Planned Development with R3 on 16 lots (Yosemite & Riviera Avenues) and with R2 on 2 lots (Humphrey Ave)
• Public hearing to establish Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District (Chapter 21 amendment)
• Public hearing to rezone eight parcels on McGraw Street from R2 to SDI Special Development District
• Contract No. 6006367‑A1 amendment: $1,500,000 increase for private sewer repairs at 13500 Foley St.; total $4,500,000
• Contract No. 6006369‑A1 amendment: $2,500,000 increase for private sewer repairs at 7310 Woodward Ave; total $7,500,000

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the June 12 meeting minutes (2‑0). It voted to move several zoning amendments, a historic district proposal, a landscaping standards hearing, and multiple contract amendments to a formal session for later consideration.

• Approved June 12 minutes (2‑0)
• Moved Yosemite & Riviera Avenue zoning amendment to formal session (2‑0)
• Moved Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District amendment to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved McGraw Street parcels zoning change to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved landscaping and screening standards hearing to continued public hearing in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Moved sign review request for 636 Woodward Avenue to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved contract amendment for Contract No. 6006367‑A1 ($1.5M increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved contract amendment for Contract No. 6007177 ($173,250) to formal session (2‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several event petitions, including Black on the Block, a Rhonda Walker 5K/10K walk/run, Concert of Colors, and Rubofest. The committee will also review a contract extension for Hart Plaza vessel docking that has no cost change. Additionally, the body will authorize a $1,000,000 public parks and greenway infrastructure grant and a $45,000 grant application to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments. These items are referred to the committee for recommendation to the City Council.

• Petition to hold "Black on the Block Detroit" on July 20, 2025 at Newlab, Michigan Central
• Petition for Rhonda Walker Foundation "Give & Get Fit" 5K/10K on July 27, 2025 at Detroit Riverwalk (1340 Atwater)
• Contract No. 6001304-A2 extension for Hart Plaza vessel docking (no contract increase)
• FY 2025 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure Grant awarded $1,000,000 to General Services Department
• Authorization to seek FY 2026 SEMCOG Planning Assistance Program grant of $45,000

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee unanimously approved several items, including sending four event petitions to a formal council session and forwarding a contract amendment for Hart Plaza cruise services. The committee also approved a correction to the FY 2025 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure Grant request, authorizing a $45,000 FY 2026 planning grant application, and increasing the appropriation for a diesel emissions reduction grant. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved motion to send Black on the Block Detroit petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Rhonda Walker Foundation 5K/10K Walk/Run petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Detroit Institute of Arts Concert of Colors petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Rubo's Music Solutions Rubofest petition to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Hart Plaza cruise services contract amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Approved correction to FY 2025 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure Grant request (3-0)
• Approved authorization to submit FY 2026 Planning Assistance Program grant application ($45,000) (3-0)
• Approved increase in appropriation for Reducing Emissions from Diesel grant ($56,996.71) (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive status updates and memoranda on property tax information for buyers, realtor notifications of tax rates, and a feasibility study on taxing short‑term rentals. It will also review the FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers and budget amendments report and the City’s financial report for the ten months ended April 30, 2025. No formal actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Memo on Property Tax Information for Buyers (pamphlet for real‑estate sales)
• Memo – Notification for Realtors on Property Tax Rates (dated 4/8/25)
• Memo – Study on Taxing Short‑Term Rentals in Detroit (dated 4/1/25)
• FY 2023‑2024 Year‑End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments Report to Council
• OCFO Financial Report for the Ten Months Ended April 30, 2025

The committee approved the meeting minutes with a 2‑0 vote. It voted to receive and file the FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers and budget amendments report and the ten‑month financial report, each by 2‑0. It also ordered three pending memoranda to be brought back for further consideration, setting specific time frames, with votes of 2‑0.

• Approved minutes (2-0)
• Motion to receive & file FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers and budget amendments report (2-0)
• Motion to receive & file financial report for ten months ended April 30, 2025 (2-0)
• Motion to bring back pamphlet on Detroit property tax rates for real estate sales in 3 weeks (2-0)
• Motion to bring back study on feasibility of tax on short‑term rentals in 1 week (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Legislative Policy Division flyer on property tax adjustments in 3 weeks (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several pending lawsuit settlements, including a $225,000 payment for the Pipkins case, a $100,000 payment for the Dupree case, a $57,000 payment for the Claybon Allen case, and a $200,000 payment for the Vernell Rushon case. The committee will also conduct an interview for Bre Williamson’s appointment to the Board of Ethics and consider updates to City Council board and commission appointments. Unfinished business items from prior meetings will be revisited.

• Pipkins v. City of Detroit settlement – $225,000
• Sammy Dupree settlement – $100,000
• Claybon Allen settlement – $57,000
• Vernell Rushon settlement – $200,000
• Interview for Bre Williamson for Board of Ethics

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved four civil lawsuit settlements totaling $582,000, with vote counts ranging from 2‑0 to 3‑0. It also approved interviews for two candidates for the Board of Ethics, each motion carried unanimously. The committee accepted a Legislative Policy Division report on council appointments.

• Approved $225,000 Pipkins lawsuit settlement (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 Dupree lawsuit settlement (2-0)
• Approved $57,000 Allen lawsuit settlement (2-0)
• Approved $200,000 Rushon lawsuit settlement (2-0)
• Approved interview for Breanna Williamson to Board of Ethics (3-0)
• Approved interview for Raymond Card to Board of Ethics (3-0)
• Approved motion to receive & file Legislative Policy Division report (2-0)
• Motion to bring back items on agenda carried unanimously

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will refer financial reports and several contract amendments to its standing committees. It will consider settlements of city lawsuits totaling $387,000 and approve contract amendments that add $1.5 million each for private sewer repair projects. The agenda also includes routine reports, a mayoral communication, and public comment.

• Contract 6006365-A1 – $1,500,000 increase for private sewer repairs (Five Star Energy Services)
• Contract 6006380-A1 – $1,500,000 increase for private sewer repairs (Murphy Pipeline Contractors)
• Settlement of Vernell Rushon lawsuit – $200,000 payment to the City of Detroit
• Settlement of Aqeel Fakhruldin lawsuit – $130,000 payment to the City of Detroit
• Settlement of Claybon Allen lawsuit – $57,000 payment to the City of Detroit

The Detroit City Council approved several contract extensions and settlements during the June 24, 2025 session. A $1.43 million extension for generators at 11 radio tower sites was approved unanimously (9‑0). Additional approvals included contracts for reverse‑conviction invoices, ARPA‑funded equipment services, and a $130,000 lawsuit settlement, all passed with waivers and vote counts ranging from 8‑0 to 9‑0.

• Approved $60,000 Contract No. 6007223 for reverse conviction invoices (9-0)
• Approved $1,400,000 Contract No. 6004946 for ARPA equipment services (8-0, waiver)
• Approved $1,427,745 Contract No. 6005784 for generator extensions at 11 radio tower sites (9-0, waiver)
• Approved $1,319,000 Contract No. 6006003 for infrastructure equipment replacement at Lyndon Data Center (9-0, waiver)
• Approved $936,000 Contract No. 6006439 for air‑conditioner unit replacements in the main data center (9-0, waiver)
• Approved $200,000 Contract No. 6007202 for economic and policy analysis services (9-0, waiver)
• Approved $710,048.20 Contract No. 3083967 for notebook PCs for the Board of Elections (9-0, waiver)
• Approved $130,000 settlement in Aqeel Fakhruldin lawsuit (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend the City Code to establish rules for electric vehicle charging, including rates and idling fees. The committee is also reviewing several time extensions for ARPA-funded construction and health projects.

• Public hearing to add Article IV (Electric Vehicle Charging) to Chapter 48 of the City Code
• Time extension for a new athletic air dome in Chandler Park ($13,964,497.00)
• Time extension for Dexter Elmhurst Recreation Center renovation ($11,228,029.00)
• Time extension for Community Health Corps Wrap Around Services ($15,000,000.00)
• New contract for interior bus wash rack maintenance and repairs ($184,000.00)

The committee approved the June 16, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0 vote. It moved the proposed electric‑vehicle charging amendment to a formal session, also by 3‑0. Several unfinished‑business items were ordered to be brought back for further action, each with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. All listed contract amendments were moved to new business with a 3‑0 approval.

• Approved minutes of June 16, 2025 (3-0)
• Moved EV charging amendment to formal session (3-0)
• Ordered Scott Benson's rehabilitation data request to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Ordered Scott Benson's Kronos Concrete Facility inquiry to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Received & filed James Tate's visa questions request (3-0)
• Ordered Angela Whitfield‑Calloway's DPD video release draft ordinance to be brought back in 3 weeks (3-0)
• Ordered Mary Waters' business licensing and safety violations draft ordinance to be brought back in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6005590 (Athletic Air Dome extension) to new business (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a memo and study on implementing a tax for short‑term rentals. It will also receive the FY 2023‑2024 Year‑End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments report and a flyer explaining property‑tax adjustments when a home is transferred. The meeting includes standard roll call, approval of minutes, chair remarks, public comment, and member reports.

• Memo and study on feasibility of a short‑term rental tax (submitted as unfinished business)
• FY 2023‑2024 Year‑End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments report (new business)
• Flyer on property‑tax rate adjustments when a property is transferred (new business)
• Roll call and approval of minutes
• Public comment period

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the meeting minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It also voted to bring back the memorandum on a short‑term rental tax feasibility study in one week (2‑0). Additional reports on the FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers and a property‑tax‑rate flyer were each scheduled to be reconsidered, the former in one week and the latter in two weeks, both by 2‑0 votes.

• Approved meeting minutes (2‑0)
• Motion to bring back short‑term rental tax feasibility memorandum in 1 week (2‑0)
• Motion to bring back FY 2023‑2024 year‑end close transfers report in 1 week (2‑0)
• Motion to bring back property‑tax‑rate flyer report in 2 weeks (2‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider several contract approvals and lawsuit settlements. Highlights include a $710,048.20 contract to purchase 785 HP ProBook laptops for the Board of Elections, extensions of existing ARPA‑funded computer services contracts, and multiple settlements ranging from $4,500 to $225,000. The committee will also review status reports from the Office of Contracting and Procurement and the Law Department, and interview a candidate for the Board of Ethics.

• Contract No. 3083967 – $710,048.20 for 785 HP ProBook laptops for the Board of Elections (Security Solutions Services LLC, 695 Howard Street, Detroit) – 100% capital funding.
• Contract No. 6004946-A1 – $1,400,000.00 total for extension of computer, accessories, software, maintenance services (Sehi Computer Products, Inc., 2930 Bond Street, Rochester Hills) – 100% ARPA funding.
• Settlement of Delores Jones lawsuit – $116,000.00 payment to the City (Department of Public Works).
• Settlement of Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams lawsuit – $125,000.00 payment to the City.
• Settlement of Pipkins, Davion lawsuit – $225,000.00 payment to the City (Police Department).

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from the June 11 meeting. It sent multiple contract proposals to the formal session agenda for approval, including a $710,048.20 notebook purchase and three ARPA‑funded contracts exceeding $1 million each. The committee also recommended approval of several lawsuit settlements ranging from $35,000 to $130,000. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of June 11, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 3083967 for $710,048.20 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 6004946 for $1,400,000.00 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract No. 6005784 for $1,427,745.00 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve settlement of $116,000.00 in Delores Jones lawsuit (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve settlement of $125,000.00 in Markquel Steward lawsuit (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve settlement of $130,000.00 in Aqeel Fakhruldin lawsuit (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve settlement of $35,000.00 in Shawn Burl lawsuit (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing a resolution for appropriation transfers to ensure a deficit-free close for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The session also includes several contract extensions for city infrastructure and public safety projects.

• FY 2024-2025 Year-End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments Resolution
• Contract for 785 HP ProBook notebooks for the Board of Elections with Security Solutions Services LLC for $710,048.20
• Time extensions for construction at the DPD Metro Division (17825 Sherwood St) and 2nd Precinct (13530 Lesure St)
• Time extensions for renovations at Dexter Elmhurst Recreation Center ($11,228,029.00) and Patton Recreation Center pool ($3,135,000.00)
• Request by Woodward Associates, LLC for encroachment at 660 Woodward Ave for a sign and wheelchair ramp

The council approved the June 3 session minutes (7‑0) and approved a motion to reconsider a patient‑safety resolution (7‑0). The same patient‑safety resolution was then rejected (4‑4). Several items were referred to standing committees, each with a unanimous 9‑0 vote.

• Approved June 3 session minutes (7‑0)
• Approved reconsideration of patient‑safety resolution (7‑0)
• Rejected patient‑safety resolution (4‑4)
• Referred FY 2024‑25 budget amendment resolution to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (9‑0)
• Referred property‑tax flyer request to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (9‑0)
• Referred $710,048.20 laptop contract to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred $1,400,000 ARPA contract amendment to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred multiple ARPA contract extensions to Public Health & Safety Committee (9‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss emergency demolition contracts and a $18 million stormwater infrastructure management agreement. The body will also consider several contract amendments for blight remediation, fire station renovations, and public works projects.

• Emergency demolition contract for 19436 Westbrook ($15,000)
• Stormwater infrastructure program management contract ($18,000,000)
• Emergency demolition contract for 13932 Monte Vista ($21,294)
• Extension of time for Butzel Family Recreation Center renovations ($2,590,000)
• Extension of time for DPD 7th Precinct renovations ($5,000,000)

After establishing quorum, the Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved motions to bring back several pending items and to refer a range of construction, demolition and public‑works contracts to the formal City Council session. Contracts include a $21,294 emergency demolition, an $819,572 ARPA amendment, a $2.9 M sidewalk project and other multi‑million‑dollar projects. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Brought back Council Member Scott Benson memorandum (1 week) – vote 2-0
• Brought back Contract No. 3083818 emergency demolition – vote 2-0
• Brought back Contract No. 6007080 stormwater program – vote 2-0
• Sent Contract No. 3084267 emergency demolition ($21,294) to Formal Session with recommendation to approve – vote 2-0
• Sent Contract No. 6004504 ARPA amendment ($819,572) to Formal Session – vote 2-0
• Sent Contract No. 6006862 sidewalk replacement ($2,875,000) to Formal Session without recommendation – vote 2-0
• Sent Contract No. 6007122 civil design software ($191,508.39) to Formal Session – vote 2-0
• Sent Contract No. 6004632 PW 7037 construction services ($2,131,261.81) to Formal Session – vote 2-0

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution that the Detroit City Council adopted on July 25, 2017. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting. The hearing allows residents to comment on the suggested changes before any council action.

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering several event petitions for city parks and markets. The body is also reviewing contract increases for public space maintenance and electric vehicle charging stations, as well as grant applications for park improvements.

• Contract increase of $11,345,546.13 each for Walker-Miller Energy Services and MasTec Network Solutions, LLC for EV DCFC stations
• Contract increase of $2,727,368.00 for Michigan Recreational Construction for public spaces and parks maintenance
• Grant applications to the Gilbert Family Foundation for Keith Slappy Park ($500,000), Dorais Park ($300,000), and Public Spaces Initiative ($400,000)
• Event petitions for 'Senior Summer Sizzler' at Eastern Market and 'Customer Appreciation and Jazz on the Ave' on Livernois
• Event petitions for 'Bourbon Garden at Grand Circus Park', '3rd Annual D6 Annual Celebration' at Riverside Park, and a Greek Cookout at Roosevelt Park

The committee approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting unanimously (3‑0). It also voted to send eight items—including several event petitions, two large EV‑charging station contract amendments, a park‑repair contract amendment, and three grant authorizations—to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve, each passing 3‑0.

• Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Senior Summer Sizzler event petition to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding EV DCFC stations contract amendment (Contract 6006702‑A1, $11,345,546.13 increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding EV DCFC stations contract amendment (Contract 6006703‑A1, $11,345,546.13 increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding Detroit Public Spaces and Parks contract amendment (Contract 6006117‑A1, $2,727,368 increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding grant application for Keith Slappy Park Improvement ($500,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding grant application for Dorais Park Improvement ($300,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved forwarding grant application for Public Spaces Initiative ($400,000) to formal session (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 regarding amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review several contract amendments that increase funding for homelessness services, property management, and housing resource navigation. It will consider authorizations to apply for a $1.5M Medicaid CHIP lead‑hazard grant and a $75M HUD Section 108 loan pool to support affordable housing. The committee will also discuss a down‑zoning request for industrial property adjacent to the Joe Louis Greenway and a sign‑approval request for a restaurant at 636 Woodward Avenue.

• Contract No. 6006773 – $50,000 increase for HMIS data collection (Homeless Action Network of Detroit)
• Contract No. 6001511-A5 – $3,000,000 increase for property management services (Detroit Building Authority)
• Authorization to apply for $75,000,000 HUD Section 108 loan authority for affordable housing
• Authorization to apply for $1,500,000 Medicaid CHIP Community Development Lead Hazard Control grant
• Council Member Benson’s request to down‑zone industrial property abutting the Joe Louis Greenway

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted to forward several housing‑related contract amendments and a Medicaid CHIP grant application to the City Council formal session, with all motions carried. Each motion received a recorded vote tally. The committee also continued discussions on Detroit Land Bank Authority reports, scheduling further talks in two weeks.

• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6006644 amendment ($100,000 increase) to formal session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6006773 amendment ($50,000 increase) to formal session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6001511 amendment ($3,000,000 increase) to formal session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6004888 amendment ($160,000 increase) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6005313 amendment ($200,000 increase) to formal session (2-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6006214 amendment ($287,368.04 increase) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send Contract No. 6005549 amendment (no increase) to formal session (3-0)
• Approved motion to send $1,500,000 Medicaid CHIP grant application to formal session (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider several items, including a resolution to authorize FY 2024‑25 year‑end budget transfers and amendments. It will also review two city‑funded contracts: one for operations at the Public Safety Headquarters and another for armored‑car cash services. Applications for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for a new 50‑unit apartment building on Livernois Avenue and a single‑family house on 16th Street will be presented for recommendation.

• Contract No. 6007242 – $3,101,000 to provide operations for the Public Safety Headquarters (1301 Third Street, Suite 328).
• Contract No. 6007137 – $1,019,836.20 for armored‑car cash pickup, sanitizing, handling and bank deposit services (2950 Rosa Park Boulevard).
• NEZ certificate application for a new 50‑unit mixed‑use apartment building at 20201 Livernois Avenue.
• NEZ certificate application for a single‑family house at 2827 16th Street in North Corktown.
• FY 2024‑25 Year‑End Close and Budget Transfers Resolution authorizing appropriation transfers and budget amendments.

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the minutes from June 4, 2025 (2-0). It received and filed the Risk Management Report and the Citywide Payroll Performance Audit (both 2-0). The committee moved two $3.1 M and $1.02 M contracts and a FY 2024‑2025 year‑end close resolution to a formal session (each 2-0). It also removed the seniors property‑tax relief resolution from the agenda (2-0).

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received & filed Annual Risk Management Report (2-0)
• Received & filed Citywide Payroll Performance Audit (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007242 for Public Safety Headquarters ($3,101,000) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007137 for armored car services ($1,019,836.20) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved FY 2024‑2025 Year‑End Close Transfers and Budget Amendments Resolution to formal session (2-0)
• Removed Resolution for Ending Property Taxes for Seniors from agenda (2-0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 20201 Livernois (50‑unit apartment) to formal session (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review the status of existing contracts and consider several new contracts that would allocate up to $4 million for workforce development and other services. It will also evaluate settlements of multiple lawsuits, including a $20,000 judgment in the Nathaniel Banks case. Additional items include a donation of $1,559 for an election officials workshop and a request for a charitable gaming license. The committee will discuss these items and make recommendations for City Council approval.

• Contract 6005144-A1 – $4,000,000 to increase the pool of qualified Detroit applicants for skilled construction trades (Detroit Employment Solutions Corp.)
• Contract 6007112 – $750,000 for citywide professional development training (American Society of Employers)
• Contract 6006754 – $1,958,400 for benefits administration services for COD employees (WEX Health)
• Contract 6007184 – $336,000 to provide parking spaces for city employees (LAZ Parking Midwest)
• Settlement of Nathaniel Banks lawsuit – $20,000 offer of judgment

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from June 4, 2025. It voted to send several contract recommendations to the formal session agenda, including a $4,000,000 contract to expand skilled‑trade applicant pools, a $1,958,400 benefits administration contract, and a $336,000 parking‑space contract. The committee also recommended denying a $750,000 professional‑development training contract and approved several settlements and a cash donation. All motions carried unanimously or with the recorded vote totals.

• Approved minutes of June 4, 2025 (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract 6003597-A2 extension for DAH (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to deny Contract 6007112 professional‑development training ($750,000) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract 6006754 benefits administration services ($1,958,400) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract 6005144 skilled‑trade applicant pool ($4,000,000) (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Contract 6007184 parking spaces for city employees ($336,000) (3-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve cash donation from Election Center ($1,559) (2-0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve settlement of $20,000 lawsuit (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will review several contracts, including a $3,101,000 agreement for operations of the Public Safety Headquarters. It will also consider Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for a new 50‑unit mixed‑use building at 20201 Livernois and a single‑family house at 2827 16th Street. A resolution to end property taxes for primary residences of seniors over age 70 will be discussed, along with reports and community event petitions.

• Contract 6007242 – $3,101,000 to provide operations for the Public Safety Headquarters (1301 Third Street).
• NEZ certificate application for a new 50‑unit mixed‑use apartment building at 20201 Livernois Avenue.
• NEZ certificate application for a single‑family house at 2827 16th Street in North Corktown.
• Resolution to eliminate property taxes for seniors over age 70 (Michigan Senate Bill 292).
• Contract 6003030‑A4 – amendment adding $196,261.25 to extend the HR applicant tracking subscription (Government Jobs.com).

The council approved the journal from the May 27, 2025 session. All other items were referred to the appropriate standing committees with a 6‑0 vote. No substantive approvals or denials were recorded; each item was sent for further review.

• Approved Journal of Last Session (May 27, 2025) (vote 6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007242 for Public Safety Headquarters to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 50‑unit apartment at 20201 Livernois Ave to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for single‑family house at 2827 16th Street to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred resolution to end property taxes for seniors (Michigan Senate Bill 292) to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred amendment to Contract No. 6003030 (HR applicant‑tracking extension) to Internal Operations Standing Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007184 for employee parking spaces to Internal Operations Standing Committee (vote 6-0)
• Referred Councilmember Waters’ petition for "Senior Summer Sizzler" event to Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee (vote 6-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold public hearings to amend the city code on sewer definitions (Chapter 48) and to add a citywide curfew for minors during the fireworks display (Chapter 29). The committee will review the status of several contracts, including a $18,000,000 stormwater infrastructure program management contract and an $110,096 air‑quality monitoring equipment contract. It will also consider the FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant of $5,200,000 awarded to the Department of Public Works.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 48 of the 2019 Detroit City Code – utilities, sewers and drains definitions.
• Public hearing to amend Chapter 29 – adds curfew for minors beginning 8:00 p.m. on June 23 2025 within defined city boundaries.
• Contract No. 6007080 – $18,000,000 CIP‑funded stormwater infrastructure program management (Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment Inc., dba OHM Advisors).
• Contract No. 3084114 – $110,096 city‑funded air quality monitoring equipment (Teledyne ISCO, Inc.).
• FY 2024 Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant – $5,200,000 awarded to Detroit Department of Public Works.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee sent three city‑code amendments – utilities, curfew for minors, and business‑license provisions – to the formal council session with a recommendation to approve. It also approved eight new contracts, including a $1.4 million community‑violence intervention service, a $1 million airport office‑space project, and an $110,096 air‑quality monitoring contract. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Amended Chapter 48 utilities (sewers) code and sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Amended Chapter 29 curfew for minors and sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Amended Chapter 28 business‑license provisions and sent to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved $110,096 air‑quality monitoring equipment contract (3‑0)
• Approved $1,400,000 community‑violence intervention contract with Team Pursuit Global (3‑0)
• Approved $1,000,000 airport office‑space project‑management contract (3‑0)
• Approved $750,000 general contracting services for DDOT facilities (3‑0)
• Approved $75,576 contract for Type III barricades (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several public event petitions and review multiple contract authorizations, including a $500,000 contract for John Deere equipment repair services. The committee will also discuss a $50,000 increase to an existing irrigation systems contract and two $75,000 youth‑development contracts. All items are referred to the committee for recommendation.

• Petition for Mackenzie High School Alumni Association Annual Cookout on June 29, 2025 at Former Mackenzie High School Grounds, 9275 Wyoming.
• Petition for Arab and Chaldean Festival on July 26‑27, 2025 at Hart Plaza.
• Contract No. 6006006-A1 – $50,000 increase for irrigation systems repair and maintenance, location 34567 Glendale, Livonia.
• Contract No. 6007204 – $500,000 for John Deere equipment, engine and components repair services, location 3700 Lapeer Road, Auburn Hills.
• Contract No. 6007169 – $75,000 to Fit4Life Health and Fitness for youth development summer programs, location 19522 West McNichols, Detroit.

The committee approved the May 28, 2025 meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. All listed petitions for public events and several city contracts were moved to new business, each motion carried unanimously or with a 2‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Moved Mackenzie High School Alumni Association Cookout petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Arab and Chaldean Festival petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Ribs R&B Music Festival petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Detroit Eastside Alumni petition to new business (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6006006-A1 (irrigation systems) to new business (3-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007169 (Fit4Life youth program) to new business (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007170 (St. Suzanne Cody Rouge youth program) to new business (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider a series of contract authorizations for housing and revitalization programs, including a $12,449,278 agreement to expand the Detroit Housing Resource Help Line. It will also hear a zoning code amendment to update landscaping and screening standards and an industrial facilities exemption for Luxwall, Inc. at 6701 W. Fort St. The committee will vote on these items and any related amendments.

• Text amendment to Chapter 50 zoning code to streamline landscaping and screening requirements
• Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Luxwall, Inc. at 6701 W. Fort St.
• Contract 6006579-A1 – $12,449,278 for expanded housing assistance services (Detroit Housing Resource Help Line)
• Contract 6006433-A1 – $4,602,978 amendment for Detroit Economic Growth Corporation operating agreement
• Contract 6007155 – $1,800,000 to administer landlord stipends for RRP training & certification

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the May 29 minutes (2‑0). It moved a zoning text amendment hearing forward (3‑0) and recommended approval of an industrial exemption for Luxwall, Inc. (3‑0). The committee also sent to the formal session agenda recommendations to approve resolutions for $6 million down‑payment assistance and $30 million home‑repair funding, and approved several housing‑related contracts, each with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Brought forward zoning text amendment hearing for 3 weeks (3‑0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve Luxwall, Inc. industrial exemption certificate (3‑0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve $6 M down‑payment assistance resolution (3‑0)
• Sent to formal session agenda recommendation to approve $30 M home‑repair grant resolution (3‑0)
• Approved Cass Community Social Services contract (no increase) – recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved Detroit Housing Commission eviction‑prevention contract – recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Approved Alan C. Young & Associates landlord stipend contract – recommendation to approve (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is meeting to discuss various city contracts, legal indemnifications for police and transportation employees, and lawsuit settlements. The body will also interview Ike McKinnon for reappointment to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission.

• Proposed $1,958,400 contract with WEX Health, Inc. for benefits administration services
• Proposed $750,000 contract with American Society of Employers for professional development training
• Lawsuit settlement of $125,000 for Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams
• Proposed $1,500,000 FY 2025 Detroit Right to Counsel Grant from MSHDA
• Proposed $200,000 increase for legal representation contract with Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0). No substantive policy or funding decisions were made; the committee only took procedural actions, moving several contract and legal matters to a formal session or scheduling follow‑up reviews.

• Approved May 27 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Bring back Contract 6006754 benefits admin services in 1 week (3-0)
• Bring back Contract 6007112 professional development training in 1 week (3-0)
• Bring back legal representation for PO Jeremy Miller in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Move Jason Green lawsuit matters to formal session without recommendation (3-0)
• Bring back settlement for Markquel Steward lawsuit in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Move reappointment of Ike McKinnon to formal session (3-0)
• Move Contract 6003545 amendment to formal session (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss several audit and assessment reports, including the IAAO Sales Ratio Analysis and the Office of the Auditor General's third interim forensic audit of residential property tax assessments. The committee will also review unfinished business items such as the status of senior property‑tax relief and language‑access ordinances. New business includes a resolution urging Michigan to adopt Senate Bill 292 to eliminate property taxes for seniors and a memorandum supporting funding for Job Corps.

• Discussion of IAAO Sales Ratio Analysis Report (2024)
• Review of OAG Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments – Third Interim Report (January 2025)
• Unfinished business: status of senior property‑tax relief resolution (SB 292)
• New business: resolution supporting Senate Bill 292 to eliminate property taxes for seniors
• New business: memorandum supporting funding for Job Corps

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider a series of contract resolutions covering risk management, legal services, and numerous housing and revitalization projects, many with multi‑million dollar amounts. The meeting also includes the reappointment of Ike McKinnon to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission and the presentation of Spirit of Detroit awards to Andrea Garwood and the Corktown Business Association. Petitions to hold the Arab and Chaldean Festival and the Ribs R&B Music Festival at Hart Plaza are scheduled for approval.

• Reappoint Ike McKinnon to the Elected Officials Compensation Commission (effective upon confirmation, term expires Sep 1 2032).
• Approve Contract No. 6003545‑A8 – $200,000 increase, total $2.7 million for legal representation (Cummings McClorey Davis & Acho, PLC).
• Approve Contract No. 6006432‑A2 – $3,006,000 increase, total $3,906,000 for Economic Development Corporation operating agreement.
• Approve Contract No. 6007222 – $500,000 for eviction prevention and rent collection initiative with Detroit Housing Commission.
• Approve petitions for the Arab and Chaldean Festival (July 26‑27 2025) and Ribs R&B Music Festival (Aug 8‑10 2025) at Hart Plaza.

The council unanimously approved the journal from the May 20, 2025 meeting (9‑0). All listed items were referred to their respective standing committees with unanimous 9‑0 votes. No contracts or ordinances were directly approved during this session.

• Approved May 20, 2025 journal (9‑0)
• Referred Office of the Chief Financial Officer Risk Management Report to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (9‑0)
• Referred reappointment of Ike McKinnon to Elected Officials Compensation Commission to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6003545 amendment (increase $200,000) to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6005896 amendment (increase $160,000) to Internal Operations Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Arab and Chaldean Festival petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Ribs R&B Music Festival petition to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)
• Referred Contract 6007194 maintenance contract ($150,000) to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (9‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several high-value contracts for road paving, sidewalk repair, and transit services. The body is also considering ordinances regarding blight patrols, public storage facility equity, and food service licensing.

• Contract for bituminous aggregate paving mixtures with Ajax Paving Industries, Inc. for $5,242,500.00
• Contract for tree root damaged sidewalk and driveway repairs with Santos Cement 1, Inc. for $3,000,000.00
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 30 of the Detroit City Code regarding public storage facility requirements for residents in transition
• Emergency demolition contracts for properties at 5259 Pacific, 4140 Van Dyke, 5710 McDougall, 11577 Whithorn, and 19436 Westbrook
• Lease agreement for Davis Aerospace Academy at Coleman A. Young International Airport with annual rent of $349,675.00 for year one

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from May 19, 2025. In unfinished business, several items were either brought back for further consideration or removed from the agenda, each by unanimous 3‑0 votes. The committee then voted to send fifteen separate contracts to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve, all motions passing 3‑0.

• Sent Contract No. 6007216 lease agreement for Davis Aerospace Academy to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3083466 commercial solar alteration to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3083710 emergency demolition at 5259 Pacific to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 3083709 emergency demolition at 4140 Van Dyke to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007135 public‑hazard clean‑up to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004789 amendment for dental clinical services to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6003394 amendment for 911 call‑taking renewal to formal agenda (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006465 amendment for streetscape improvements to formal agenda (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will hold a formal session to consider a range of items, including a resolution urging the state to adopt Senate Bill 292 to eliminate property taxes for seniors over 70. The agenda also contains contract amendments for legal services on the Joe Louis Greenway Project, irrigation system repairs, youth development programs, and an EV‑charging easement. Additional items include a rezoning ordinance for the Huntington Place parcels and a property sale of 4099 Beaufait.

• Resolution supporting Senate Bill 292 to eliminate property taxes for seniors over 70 (Legislative Policy Division)
• Contract No. 6003765‑A3 – $300,000 amendment for legal services related to the Joe Louis Greenway Project (Lewis & Munday, PC)
• Contract No. 6006006‑A1 – $50,000 increase for irrigation systems repair (American Sprinkler & Landscaping), total contract $275,000
• Ordinance to rezone 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive (Huntington Place) from B5 Major Business to PC Public Center district
• Approval of easement for an electric‑vehicle charging station at 4059 West Davison under the Detroit Charge Ahead Initiative

The City Council approved the journal from the May 13, 2025 session. Council member James Tate took his seat, creating a quorum of six members. All other items were referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Approved Journal of May 13, 2025 session (unanimous)
• James Tate took seat, establishing quorum 6‑0
• Referred Resolution supporting Senate Bill 292 (senior property tax elimination) to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6003765‑A3 amendment for legal services (Joe Louis Greenway) to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006160‑A1 amendment for Gun Case Backlog Project to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred legal representation for Corporal Aireona Smith to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred legal representation for PO Robert Warren to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)
• Referred legal representation for Corporal Vincent Bastine to Internal Operations Committee (5‑0)

Rules Standing Committee

The Rules Standing Committee is reviewing proposed amendments to the Detroit City Council Rules of Order. The body is also discussing specific legislative policy updates regarding waiver requests, public petitions, and testimonial resolutions.

• Approval of amendments to the Rules of Order for the Detroit City Council
• Setting a public hearing for the approval of Rules of Order amendments
• Proposed requirement for waiver requests to be placed at the end of the agenda
• Proposed prohibition of pre-printed signatures on Testimonial Resolutions
• Feasibility report on a January 30th legislative agenda deadline

The Rules Standing Committee approved the minutes from the February 28, 2025 meeting (motion by Tate, 2‑0). It voted to bring back four Legislative Policy Division items to be determined (each motion by Tate, 2‑0). The committee also voted to remove a resource‑table item from the agenda (motion by Tate, 2‑0). No action was taken on the proposed amendments to the Rules of Order or on scheduling a public hearing for those amendments.

• Approved February 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Motion to bring back waiver‑request language to be determined (2-0)
• Motion to bring back petition‑handling language to be determined (2-0)
• Motion to bring back prohibition on pre‑printed testimonial signatures to be determined (2-0)
• Motion to bring back Legislative Agenda feasibility report to be determined (2-0)
• Motion to remove resource‑table item from agenda (2-0)
• No action taken on approval of Rules of Order amendments
• No action taken on setting a public hearing for Rules of Order amendments

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider five petitions to hold public festivals and concerts in various Detroit locations during June and July 2025. It will also review a city contract worth $59,630 for a comprehensive assessment of the municipal art collection. Recommendations from the Mayor’s Office support approval of all items.

• Approve petition #2025-097 for Detroit Summer Fest 2025 at Hart Plaza on June 19, 2025.
• Approve petition #2025-103 for SHAR/ECHO Detroit Juneteenth Celebration at 1851 W. Grand Blvd. on June 14, 2025.
• Approve petition #2025-105 for Backwoods & Bonfires Music Festival at 3434 Russell St. on July 19, 2025.
• Approve Contract No. 6007129 with Building Conservation Associates, Inc. for a $59,630 art‑collection assessment.

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee voted 2‑0 to forward six event petitions and one city‑funded art‑collection contract to the Formal Session/New Business agenda, each with a recommendation to approve. Council Member Benson was not present for these votes. All motions were made by Council Member Whittfield‑Calloway.

• Petition #2025-097 (Platinum Professionals) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Petition #2025-103 (SHAR/ECHO Detroit Juneteenth Celebration) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Petition #2025-105 (Backwoods & Bonfires Music Festival) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Petition #2025-104 (Soul Food R&B Festival) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Petition #2025-108 (Concert of Colors in Mexicantown) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Contract No. 6007129 for municipal art collection assessment ($59,630) sent to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings to approve Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificates for Monroe I Phase, LLC at 25 Cadillac Square and 1 Cadillac Square. It will consider resolutions urging the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $6 million for a Down Payment Assistance Program and $30 million for a Home Repair Grant. New business includes a proposed zoning amendment for 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive and an easement for an electric‑vehicle charging station at 4731 Grand River Avenue.

• Public hearing: approve Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Monroe I Phase, LLC at 25 Cadillac Square
• Public hearing: approve Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate for Monroe I Phase, LLC at 1 Cadillac Square
• Resolution urging Michigan Legislature to appropriate $30 million for Home Repair Grant funding
• Resolution urging Michigan Legislature to appropriate $6 million for Down Payment Assistance Program
• Proposed ordinance to change zoning of 560 and 580 Civic Center Drive from B5 Major Business to PC Public Center

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the May 15 minutes and unanimously voted to forward two commercial rehabilitation exemption requests for Monroe I Phase, LLC to the formal session. It also moved several reports and proposals—including a zoning map amendment, an extension of a historic district study, an easement for the Detroit Charge Ahead electric‑vehicle initiative, and a land‑swap agreement for the Joe Louis Greenway—to the formal session with a recommendation to approve. All votes were 3‑0 in favor.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Sent Petition #1743‑A (25 Cadillac Square) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Petition #1743‑B (1 Cadillac Square) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent zoning amendment for 560 & 580 Civic Center Drive to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent extension of Rosa and Raymond Parks Flat Historic District study to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent easement for Detroit Charge Ahead EV charging stations to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent land‑swap agreement for Joe Louis Greenway to formal session with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Received and filed report on down‑zoning process questions (3‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive updates on contracts, financial reports, and ARPA allocations, and will consider several Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications. Items include a 67‑unit rehabilitation at 66 Adelaide Street and new single‑family homes and a duplex on McClellan and Parkview. The committee will also review memoranda on property‑tax pamphlets and a proposal to end property taxes for seniors.

• Contract No. 6006188‑A1 amendment to fee schedule for Paymentus Corporation (total $0)
• OCFO financial report for the nine months ended March 31 2025
• NEZ certificate application for rehabilitation of a 67‑unit building at 66 Adelaide Street, Crosswinds (Woodward Place) – 17‑year abatement
• NEZ certificate applications for four single‑family houses at 1500, 1514, 1526, 1540 McClellan and a duplex at 1507 Parkview – 15‑year abatement
• Memoranda requesting IAAO report analysis and a resolution to end property taxes for seniors (SB 292)

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee achieved quorum and approved the meeting minutes. It received and filed several memoranda and sent a contract amendment and three Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate applications to the Formal Session with recommendations to approve. It also assigned two policy analyses to the Legislative Policy Division with a return date of June 4.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)
• Received & filed FY26 ARPA allocation memorandum (3-0)
• Brought back property‑tax pamphlet memorandum to June 4 (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006188‑A1 amendment to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent NEZ certificate for 67‑unit rehab at 66 Adelaide St to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent NEZ certificates for four houses on McClellan and a duplex on Parkview to Formal Session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Assigned IAAO report analysis to Legislative Policy Division, to return June 4 (3-0)
• Assigned seniors’ property‑tax exemption resolution to Legislative Policy Division, to return June 4 (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the Historic District Commission and review legal settlements and contracts for city departments. The committee will also discuss the administration of apprenticeship programs and funeral honors for elected officials.

• Interviews for Historic District Commission appointments
• Settlement of lawsuit against City of Detroit for $125,000
• Contract for temporary staffing services ($253,368)
• Contract for benefits administration services ($1,958,400)
• Settlement of lawsuit against City of Detroit for $325,000

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved several contracts, settlements, and appointments. Notably, a $1,958,400 contract for benefits administration services was approved. The committee also moved forward with multiple lawsuit settlements and a grant application for the Make MI Home program.

• Approved $1,958,400 Benefits Administration Services contract (2-0)
• Approved $750,000 Citywide Professional Development Training contract (2-0)
• Approved $253,368 Temporary Staffing Services contract (2-0)
• Approved $325,000 settlement of Phylecia Wilson lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved $300,000 settlement of Detroit Police Officers Association lawsuit (2-0)
• Approved appointment of Katy Trudeau to Historic District Commission (2-0)
• Approved re‑appointment of Adrea Simmons to Historic District Commission (2-0)
• Approved grant application for FY 2025 Make MI Home Grant ($250,000 request) (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council will review several contracts for city services, including sidewalk repairs and benefits administration. The body is also considering tax abatements for residential projects and permits for upcoming summer festivals.

• Contract for $3,000,000 to Santos Cement 1, Inc. for tree root damaged sidewalk and driveway repairs citywide
• Contract for $1,958,400 to WEX Health, Inc. for employee benefits administration services
• 17-year tax abatement for a 67-unit apartment building at 66 Adelaide Street
• 15-year tax abatements for four houses on McClellan and one duplex at 1507 Parkview
• Event permits for Detroit Summer Fest 2025 at Hart Plaza, Juneteenth Celebration at 1851 W. Grand Blvd., and Backwoods & Bonfires Music Festival at 3434 Russell St.

The council approved the journal of the May 6, 2025 session by a 7‑0 vote. Every resolution, contract and application listed on the agenda was unanimously referred to the appropriate standing committee, also by 7‑0 votes. No other actions were taken during the meeting.

• Approved journal of May 6, 2025 session (7‑0)
• Referred CFO financial report for nine months ended March 31, 2025 to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 66 Adelaide St rehabilitation to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for four McClellan houses and one Parkview duplex to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred memorandum requesting IAAO report analysis to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred appointment of Katy Trudeau to Historic District Commission to Internal Operations Standing Committee (7‑0)
• Referred contract No. 6007126 for temporary staffing services for elections to Internal Operations Standing Committee (7‑0)
• Referred petition for Detroit Summer Fest 2025 at Hart Plaza to Neighborhood & Community Services Committee (7‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend city code regarding food sanitation and prohibited cross connections in plumbing systems. The body is also reviewing several infrastructure contracts and emergency demolition notifications.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 19 of the Detroit City Code regarding Food Sanitation Standards and Backflow Devices
• Contract No. 6007080 for Stormwater Infrastructure Program Management totaling $18,000,000.00
• Contract No. 6007138 for PW-7067 Residential Resurfacing totaling $6,046,460.88
• Contract No. 6006105 for Dexter Avenue Street Scape improvements totaling $9,456,750.50
• Emergency demolition contracts for 14768 Woodmont ($21,260.00) and 14185 Chapel ($17,920.00)

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved several contracts, including a $6,046,460 residential resurfacing project for 300 E Seven Mile Road, with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also approved contracts for EMS tablets, asphalt pickup work, bus‑route improvements, an ARPA funding increase, a $75,000 donation to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, an $18,500 retail grant, and an emergency demolition contract, each passing 3‑0. All motions were carried with votes of 3‑0.

• Approved $6,046,460 residential resurfacing contract (300 E Seven Mile Road) – 3‑0
• Approved $302,168.80 EMS tablet contract – 3‑0
• Approved $266,250 asphalt pickup contract – 3‑0
• Approved $1,396,171 bus‑route improvements contract – 3‑0
• Approved $52,500 ARPA contract increase for environmental due diligence – 3‑0
• Approved $75,000 donation to Detroit Public Safety Foundation – 3‑0
• Approved $18,500 Retail Flexible Funding Model grant – 3‑0
• Approved $854,572 emergency demolition contract for 14768 Woodmont – 3‑0

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is reviewing a request to accept $346,864,000 in CDBG-DR funding for recovery from 2023 storm events. The body is also considering several resolutions for state funding and a tax exemption for a property on Oakman Avenue.

• Request to accept $346,864,000 HUD CDBG-DR funding for 2023 disaster recovery
• Proposed Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Stafford House Inc. at 9301 Oakman Ave
• Resolution urging Michigan Legislature to appropriate $30 million for home repair grants
• Resolution urging Michigan Legislature to appropriate $6 million for Down Payment Assistance
• Request to accept an additional $112,000 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control Program Grant

The committee approved the May 8 minutes (2‑0). It received and filed the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority report (2‑0) and sent several items to the formal session agenda with recommendations to approve, including a commercial facilities exemption, a contract extension, a Medicaid CHIP grant, and a HUD disaster‑recovery grant. It also moved two legislative resolutions to be reconsidered in one week.

• Approved May 8 minutes (2‑0)
• Received and filed DBRA 2023 tax‑year report (2‑0)
• Sent Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate (9301 Oakman Ave) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent Contract No. 6001150 amendment ($142,734.21 increase, total $802,734.21) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent FY 2025 Medicaid CHIP Lead Hazard Control grant ($112,000) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent HUD CDBG‑DR grant ($346,864,000) to agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Moved resolution urging $6 million down‑payment assistance to be reconsidered in 1 week (3‑0)
• Moved resolution urging $30 million home‑repair grant to be reconsidered in 1 week (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider several new‑business items. It will review petitions to hold four community events—the Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show, Rouge Park Centennial Celebration, CV A Festival 2025, and Ford Philanthropy Community Impact Launch Event—each recommended for approval by the Mayor’s Office. The committee will also consider two contracts: a $2,000,000 grant‑funded park renovation at Farwell Park and a $1,627,091.56 city‑funded two‑year renewal of a fleet‑management software solution, which includes a $498,580.07 increase.

• Petition for Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show on May 30, 2025 at 241 Madison St.
• Petition for Rouge Park Centennial Celebration June 27‑29, 2025 at Rouge Park
• Petition for CV A Festival 2025 June 28‑29, 2025 at Hart Plaza
• Petition for Ford Philanthropy Community Impact Launch Event June 17, 2025 at Roosevelt Park
• Contract No. 6007023 – $2,000,000 grant for Farwell Park renovations (tennis courts, walking paths, playground, amenities, restoration)

The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting with amendments. It approved four community event petitions: the Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show, the Rouge Park Centennial Celebration, the CV A Festival 2025, and the Ford Philanthropy Community Impact Launch Event. It also approved a $2,000,000 contract for park renovations at Farwell Park and a $1,627,091.56 amendment to the city fleet‑management software contract. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes with amendments (2-0)
• Approved Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show petition (2-0)
• Approved Rouge Park Centennial Celebration petition (2-0)
• Approved CV A Festival 2025 petition (2-0)
• Approved Ford Philanthropy Community Impact Launch Event petition (2-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 Farwell Park renovation contract (2-0)
• Approved $1,627,091.56 amendment to fleet‑management software contract (2-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to amend Chapter 23 of the Detroit City Code by adding a Citywide Language Access Policy. It will review a $1,600,000 increase to Contract No. 6005243‑A1 for temporary IT staffing. The committee will also consider several lawsuit settlements and a request to seek a $6,116,714.02 grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter 23, adding Citywide Language Access Policy (Ordinance)
• Contract No. 6005243‑A1: $1,600,000 increase for temporary IT staffing (total $6,850,000)
• Settlement of $12,500 with Advanced Surgery Center lawsuit
• Settlement of $125,000 with Davion Ferguson lawsuit (Police Department)
• Authorization request for $6,116,714.02 Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant (cash match $1,091,990.48)

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It voted to send several items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve, including a language‑access amendment to the City Code, a $1.6 million increase to a city IT contract, and several settlement payments. The committee also approved reappointments to the Detroit Board of Apprenticeship and authorized a $6.1 million grant application.

• Approved minutes of May 7, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved amendment to City Code adding Language Access Policy (2-0)
• Approved $1,600,000 increase to Contract No. 6005243‑A1 for IT staffing (2-0)
• Approved settlement with Davion Ferguson for $125,000 (2-0)
• Approved grant application to Michigan Indigent Defense Commission for $6,116,714.02 (2-0)
• Approved reappointment of Chris Jackson to the DBA (2-0)
• Approved reappointment of Maggie DeSantis to the DBA (2-0)
• Received and filed Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority attendance report (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing proposed FY2026 budget responses for multiple city departments. The body is also discussing the allocation and reassignment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and reviewing residential property tax assessment audits.

• Contract No. 6007006 with Euna Solutions, Inc. for $392,350.00 for electronic bidding and contract management
• 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone (NEZ) certificate applications for 2819, 2801, 2826, 2832, and 2838 16th Street
• Office of the Auditor General Third Interim Report on Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments
• April 2025 report of contracts approved administratively between $25,000 and $50,000
• Quarterly Large Events Reporting for January-March 2025

After establishing a quorum, the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the May 7 minutes and received several reports. It voted to send a $392,350 contract for an electronic bidding system to the formal session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also recommended approval of Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new single‑family houses and approved a resolution on ARPA allocations for FY 2026. All motions passed unanimously or by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received and filed report on Council Member Scott Benson's ARPA request (2-0)
• Received and filed report on Council Member Latisha Johnson's ARPA request (2-0)
• Recommended approval of Contract No. 6007006 – $392,350 electronic bidding system (2-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificate for 2819 16th Street single‑family house (2-0)
• Recommended approval of NEZ certificates for four single‑family houses at 2801, 2826, 2832, 2838 16th Street (2-0)
• Recommended approval of resolution providing City Council ARPA allocations for FY 2026 (2-0)
• Received and filed multiple FY 2026 budget reports from various departments (2-0 each)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will discuss the 2025‑2026 Homeless Solutions Funding Program (CDBG) under the LADA appeal. The discussion involves the Legislative Policy Division, City Planning Commission, and Housing and Revitalization Department. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• LADA Appeal Homelessness Solutions Grant 2025‑2026 – discussion of CDBG Homeless Solutions Funding Program

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will conduct roll call, invocation and approve the previous journal before moving to several standing‑committee referrals. Items include budget response documents for FY 2026, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates for new single‑family homes on 16th Street, and multiple contract amendments. The council will also consider resolutions urging the state legislature to appropriate $30 million for a home‑repair grant and $6 million for a down‑payment assistance program, plus an authorization to seek a $6,116,714.02 grant from the Michigan Indigent Defense Commission.

• Authorization to submit a Michigan Indigent Defense Commission grant application for $6,116,714.02 (with $1,091,990.48 cash match) for FY 2026.
• Resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $30 million for Detroit’s Home Repair Grant program.
• Resolution urging the Michigan Legislature to appropriate $6 million for the Down Payment Assistance Program.
• Contract amendment for AssetWorks fleet‑management software, increasing the contract by $498,580.07 to a total of $1,627,091.56.
• Contract to purchase 80 Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme tablets for EMS, total cost $302,168.80.

The Detroit City Council voted 7‑0 to refer a series of budget‑related submissions, contract authorizations, and grant requests to various standing committees. Items include a $6.1 million indigent defense grant, Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificates, and multiple contract extensions. No other actions were taken during the session.

• Referred BSEED FY 2026 budget responses to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 2819 16th St to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7‑0)
• Referred grant application for Michigan Indigent Defense Commission ($6,116,714.02 state share) to Internal Operations Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Detroit Athletic Club Classic Car Show petition to Neighborhood Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6003407‑A1 software renewal ($498,580.07 increase) to Neighborhood Committee (7‑0)
• Referred Contract No. 6001150‑A3 extension for Home Repair program (no cost increase) to Planning & Economic Development Committee (7‑0)
• Referred resolution urging $30 million home repair grant to Planning & Economic Development Committee (7‑0)
• Referred contract for 80 Dell tablets ($302,168.80) to Public Health & Safety Committee (7‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will discuss Detroit Department of Transportation updates and review multiple contracts for blight removal, emergency demolition, and drone software, along with proposed ordinances regarding dollar stores and data center energy requirements.

• Contract 6005323: $416,716 for Skydio drone software services
• Contract 6007098: $120,000 for plumbing supplies
• Contract 6005787-A2: $2,050,261 for commercial structure abatement
• Contract 6005658-A1: $2,858,611 for commercial structure abatement
• Discussion on ordinance regarding dollar stores

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved a slate of contracts for demolition, fence installation, emergency alterations, and other services, all with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The largest approval was a $2,050,261.03 ARPA‑funded amendment for demolition work (3‑0). Other contracts ranged from $20,935 to $416,716 and were also carried with votes of 3‑0 or 2‑0.

• Approved $2,050,261.03 ARPA amendment for demolition (3-0)
• Approved $416,716 contract increase for UAV software services (2-0)
• Approved $400,000 fence installation contract (6007108) (3-0)
• Approved $400,000 fence installation contract (6007105) (3-0)
• Approved $20,935 emergency alteration contract (3082557) (3-0)
• Approved $23,103.30 emergency backfill contract (3083020) (3-0)
• Approved $120,000 plumbing parts contract (6007098) (3-0)
• Approved $1,193,198.60 amendment for demolition of commercial structures (6005890) (3-0)

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is meeting to review the 2025-2026 Homeless Solutions Funding Program. The session includes a program overview, a public hearing, and an appeals hearing.

• Public hearing on 2025-2026 Homeless Solutions Funding Program
• Appeals hearing for 2025-2026 Homeless Solutions Funding Program

The Internal Operations Standing Committee met on May 12, 2025. The session included an overview and hearings of the 2025‑2026 Homeless Solutions Funding Program. No motions were made, so no actions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider several items, including a Commercial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Stafford House Inc. at 9301 Oakman Ave. It will also hold public hearings to approve Brownfield Plans for 20201 Livernois LLC and for 20th & Michigan Ave. Additional matters include a $30,000 sale of four City‑owned parcels on East McNichols, an authorization to seek a $1,500 CLG training grant, and a rezoning amendment affecting lots on Yosemite Avenue, Riviera Avenue, and Humphrey Avenue.

• Approve Commercial Facilities Tax Exemption Certificate for Stafford House Inc., 9301 Oakman Ave
• Approve Brownfield Plan for 20201 Livernois LLC
• Approve Brownfield Plan for 20th & Michigan Ave
• Approve sale of four East McNichols parcels (6122, 6126, 6130, 6142 E McNichols) for $30,000
• Authorize $1,500 grant application for Certified Local Government training

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes from the May 1 meeting. It moved several items to the formal session agenda, including two Brownfield Plans, a city‑owned property sale, a historic preservation grant, a zoning amendment, and the termination of a Brownfield Redevelopment Plan. All motions carried unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved minutes of May 1, 2025 (2-0)
• Brought back Commercial Facilities Exemption certificate line item for 1 week (2-0)
• Sent Brownfield Plan for 20201 Livernois LLC to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Brownfield Plan for 20th & Michigan Ave to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Approved sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, & 6142 E McNichols for $30,000, sent to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Authorized submission of $1,500 historic preservation grant application, sent to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Recommended approval of zoning amendment changing PD to R3 on Yosemite Ave/Riviera Ave and PD to R2 on Humphrey Ave (2-0)
• Recommended approval of termination of the 1250 Hubbard Brownfield Redevelopment Plan (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider approving permits for several community events, including the 2025 Ford Fireworks and the Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk, as well as reviewing contracts for construction equipment maintenance and a community benefits agreement.

• Approval requested for 2025 Ford Fireworks on Hart Plaza (June 23)
• Approval requested for Detroit Heart and Stroke Walk at Wayne State University (June 7)
• Contract 6007088 for construction equipment maintenance (Total: $700,000)
• Contract 6004641-A1 for property lease renewal (Total: $166,500)
• Authorization to accept $1,200,000 CAD Community Benefits Agreement

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved several event petitions, two city contracts, and authorizations to apply for three major grants. All event petitions were approved unanimously except one, which was not approved. The two contracts and all grant authorizations passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved Barney McCosky Baseball Kick‑off Parade petition (3‑0)
• Approved 2025 Ford Fireworks parade petition (3‑0)
• Approved MBAD Annual Bead Festival petition (2‑0)
• Rejected The Trap by JARS Cannabis petition (2‑1)
• Approved renewal contract for New Prospect Missionary Baptist Church ($72,000 increase) (2‑0)
• Approved contract for ALTA Construction Equipment services ($700,000) (2‑0)
• Authorized $1,580,336 renewable energy grant application (2‑0)
• Authorized $500,000 Nutrition & Healthy Lifestyles grant application (2‑0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review status updates for the Human Resources Department, the Department of Innovation & Technology, and the Office of the Auditor General. New business includes FY2026 budget responses from several departments, contract amendments for city‑wide scrap metal removal and an $220,000 increase for OAG office renovations, and a request to write off $75,302,093.88 in aged receivables. Additional items are a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval, the Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority FY2025‑26 budget, and various FY2026 budget responses from city departments.

• Request to write off $75,302,093.88 in aged/uncollectible accounts under City Ordinance 17-6-6
• Contract No. 6006935 amendment for city‑wide scrap metal removal and sale, revenue rate 55‑85% of market prices
• Contract No. 6006419 amendment adding $220,000 to OAG office renovation (total contract $763,600)
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval rehab into 2 rental units with a 15‑year tax abatement
• Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority FY2025‑26 operating budget submission

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the minutes from April 30, 2025. It received and filed several FY‑2026 budget responses and moved multiple items to a formal session, including a request to write off $75,302,093.88 in uncollectable receivables. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0) except the minutes approval (2‑0).

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Received & filed Human Resources FY‑2026 budget (3‑0)
• Received & filed Innovation & Technology FY‑2026 budget (3‑0)
• Moved write‑off of $75,302,093.88 uncollectable receivables to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6006935 scrap‑metal amendment to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6006419 OAG office renovation increase to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval to formal session (3‑0)
• Received & filed Mayor’s Office FY‑2026 budget responses (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will consider the appointment of Tanya Stoudemire as the City of Detroit’s Chief Financial Officer. It will also review contract amendments that increase funding for risk management and temporary IT staffing. Several lawsuit settlements ranging from $12,500 to $125,000 will be authorized for payment.

• Appointment of Tanya Stoudemire as Chief Financial Officer for the City of Detroit
• Contract No. 6001653-A7 amendment: increase of $507,000 (total $3,206,999.99) for risk‑management invoices
• Contract No. 6005243‑A1 amendment: increase of $1,600,000 (total $6,850,000) for temporary IT staffing
• Settlement of $125,000 in the case of Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams v. city officers
• Settlement of $12,500 in the case of Advanced Surgery Center, LLC v. City of Detroit

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will review FY2026 budget responses from multiple departments and agencies. It will consider contract amendments, including a $220,000 increase for the Office of the Auditor General office renovations and a city‑wide scrap‑metal removal contract. The council will also evaluate a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate request for 8022 Kercheval and receive operating budget reports from the Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority and the Downtown Development Authority.

• Contract No. 6006419 – $220,000 increase for OAG office renovations at 2 Woodward Avenue (June 21 2024 – Dec 31 2025)
• Contract No. 6006935 – amendment to locations for removal and sale of scrap metal city‑wide, revenue rate 55‑85% of market prices
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 8022 Kercheval (2 rental units, 15‑year abatement)
• Eight Mile/Woodward Corridor Improvement Authority FY 2025‑26 operating budget
• Downtown Development Authority FY 2025‑26 operating budget

A quorum of 5 members was present, allowing the session to proceed. The council approved the April 22, 2025 journal unanimously. It then referred dozens of budget‑related items, contract amendments and a development application to the Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee, each with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved April 22, 2025 journal (7-0)
• Referred Mayor’s Office FY 2026 budget responses to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006935 amendment for scrap‑metal removal to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6006419 amendment for OAG Office renovations ($220,000 increase) to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Airport Department FY 2026 budget responses to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval rehab to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Downtown Development Authority FY 2025‑26 operating budget to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Legislative Policy Division resolution urging state to allow uncapping events to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review several blight demolition contracts and a $360,000 youth‑violence prevention program. It will consider an ordinance to amend the city’s sewer and drain code and a request to accept a $45,000 donation for the Detroit Public Safety Foundation. The committee will also decide whether to accept and appropriate a $1,000,000 FY 2025 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure Grant.

• Contract 6007056 – $360,000 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program for youth violence prevention (Police)
• Ordinance to amend Chapter 48 of the 2019 Detroit City Code (Sewers and Drains) – introduction and public hearing
• Request to accept a $45,000 cash donation for the Detroit Public Safety Foundation
• Request to accept and appropriate the FY 2025 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure Grant – $1,000,000
• Contract 6007108 – $400,000 fence installation, maintenance and removal at commercial demolition sites

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from March 31 (3‑0) and April 21 (2‑0). It reinstated several blight‑funded demolition and fence contracts, each motion passing 3‑0. The committee also sent four new items to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve: a $360,000 youth‑violence prevention grant, a proposed sewer‑code amendment, a $45,000 donation to the Detroit Public Safety Foundation, and a $1,000,000 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure grant. All motions carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved April 21, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Brought back Contract 6007108 fence work (1 week) (3‑0)
• Brought back Contract 3082015 emergency demolition (2 weeks) (3‑0)
• Sent $360,000 youth‑violence prevention grant to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent sewer‑code amendment to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent $45,000 donation to Detroit Public Safety Foundation to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Sent $1,000,000 Public Parks & Greenway Infrastructure grant to formal agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider three petitions for public events: a Fruhlingsfest at 2515 Riopelle Street on May 17, a Silence the Violence rally at 231 East Grand Blvd on June 7, and an Underground Music Academy event at 2990 East Grand Blvd on May 24. It will also review three procurement contracts: a $600,000 diesel engine repair extension, a $1,068,993.66 airport sweeper and snow blower purchase, and a $76,550 parking services contract for the Detroit Grand Prix. Finally, the committee will receive a report on non‑cash donated assets accepted for city parks in Q1 2025.

• Petition #2025-071: Fruhlingsfest at 2515 Riopelle Street, May 17, 2025
• Petition #2025-070: Silence the Violence rally at 231 East Grand Blvd, June 7, 2025
• Petition #2025-074: Underground Music Academy event at 2990 East Grand Blvd, May 24, 2025
• Contract 6004434-A1: $600,000 diesel engine repair extension for MacAllister Machinery Co.
• Contract 6006974: $1,068,993.66 airport broom sweeper and snow blower for M‑B Companies, Inc.

The committee approved the April 17, 2025 minutes by a 2‑0 vote. It then moved three event petitions—Eastern Market Brewing Co., Church of The Messiah, and Underground Music Academy—to new business, each by a 2‑0 vote. The committee also moved three contract items—Micat Diesel Engine Repairs extension, Airport Heavy Broom Sweeper purchase, and Parking Spaces for the Detroit Grand Prix—to new business, each by a 2‑0 vote. Finally, it received and filed the Q1 2025 donated assets report by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved April 17, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Moved Eastern Market Brewing Co. event petition to new business (2-0)
• Moved Church of The Messiah rally petition to new business (2-0)
• Moved Underground Music Academy event petition to new business (2-0)
• Moved Micat Diesel Engine Repairs contract amendment to new business (2-0)
• Moved Airport Heavy Broom Sweeper contract to new business (2-0)
• Moved Parking Spaces for Detroit Grand Prix contract to new business (2-0)
• Received & filed Q1 2025 donated assets report (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider a resolution supporting the Detroit Pistons' proposed waterfront multisport complex. It will also discuss the sale of four city‑owned parcels on East McNichols for $30,000. Additional items include a Business Improvement Zone proposal for the Rivertown area, an update on landlord compliance rates, and a request to draft a Community Land Trust ordinance.

• Resolution in support of Pistons Waterfront Multisport Complex (proposed)
• Property sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, and 6142 E McNichols for $30,000
• Business Improvement Zone (Rivertown BIZ) proposal covering East Larned St to Interstate 375
• Update on landlord compliance rates in Detroit
• Request to draft Community Land Trust Ordinance

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the April 24 minutes and unanimously moved a series of unfinished and new business items to later dates. Items postponed include the River Town Business Improvement Zone hearing, several memoranda from Council Members, a city property sale, and a community land trust ordinance request. Future actions were scheduled with dates noted as TBD or specific weeks. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of April 24, 2025 (3-0)
• Postponed River Town Business Improvement Zone hearing, date TBD (3-0)
• Postponed Mary Waters memorandum on master‑plan stakeholder meetings, set for one week later (3-0)
• Postponed Mary Waters memorandum on down‑zoning of properties, set for two weeks later (3-0)
• Postponed Mary Waters memorandum on community‑focused development plan around Kronos Concrete, set for two weeks later (3-0)
• Postponed Scott Benson resolution supporting Pistons Waterfront Multisport Complex, date TBD (3-0)
• Postponed city sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, & 6142 E McNichols for $30,000, set for one week later (3-0)
• Postponed Latisha Johnson request to draft Community Land Trust ordinance, set for two weeks later (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget responses submitted by the Mayor's Office, Airport Department, Chief Financial Officer, Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department, Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation, Fire Department, Police Department, Department of Transportation, Wayne County Port Authority, Human Resources, and Innovation & Technology. The committee will also review the Office of the Auditor General's third interim forensic audit of citywide residential property tax assessments and the International Association of Assessing Officers sales‑ratio analysis for 2024. A resolution urging the Michigan State Legislature to permit municipalities to phase in uncapping events, such as property‑sale expirations, will be considered.

• Review of OAG Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments – Third Interim Report (January 2025)
• Discussion of FY2026 budget response documents from multiple city departments and agencies
• Resolution urging the state to allow uncapping events (property sales and NEZ expirations)
• Presentation of the IAAO PCS_Detroit_2024_Sales_Ratio_Analysis_Report.pdf
• Memo on feasibility of a tax on short‑term rentals in Detroit

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee met on April 30, 2025 but only one member was present, so a quorum was not met. Because there was no quorum, no committee business could be conducted and all agenda items were postponed. The May 23, 2025 minutes were moved to May 7, 2025, and discussion of each item will be held at that next meeting.

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review status updates on several pending lawsuits involving city employees, including settlements ranging from $3,396 to $182,500. The committee will consider a $182,500 settlement for Timothy Hall’s claim against Blake Navarre and other related settlements. New business includes a memo urging the state to allow uncapping events and a response to questions about Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority board appointments. The meeting also includes routine items such as roll call, minutes approval, and public comment.

• Review $182,500 settlement for Timothy Hall v. Blake Navarre (Police Department case No. 2:21-cv-12970)
• Review $125,000 settlement for Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams v. officers (Case No. 23-006491-NO)
• Review $12,500 settlement for Advanced Surgery Center, LLC (Case unspecified)
• Consider memo urging the state to allow uncapping events (Council President Mary Sheffield)
• Discuss Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (DBRA) Board of Directors appointments memo

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting (2‑0). It then voted to move a series of pending law‑department settlements—including those for Inspectors Harry Green and Micthanyo Awada, former TEO Jason Green, TEO James Coley, a $125,000 Markquel Steward claim, and a $12,500 Advanced Surgery Center claim—to a formal session (each 2‑0). The committee also received and filed a memorandum from Council President Mary Sheffield (2‑0).

• Approved minutes of April 16, 2025 (2-0)
• Moved Inspector Harry Green lawsuit settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Inspector Micthanyo Awada lawsuit settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved former TEO Jason Green lawsuits to formal session (2-0)
• Moved TEO James Coley lawsuit settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $125,000 Markquel Steward settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Moved $12,500 Advanced Surgery Center settlement to formal session (2-0)
• Received & filed Council President Mary Sheffield memorandum (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council formal session will review FY2026 budget responses from multiple departments, consider a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval, and discuss two resolutions urging the state to allow uncapping events. A contract amendment (No. 6001653-A7) proposes a $507,000 increase to a $3,206,999.99 risk‑management contract with Plunkett Cooney P.C. The council will also receive settlements of $15,000 and $32,000 from recent lawsuits.

• Contract amendment No. 6001653-A7: $507,000 increase for risk‑management funding (total $3,206,999.99) to Plunkett Cooney P.C.
• Settlement with Biggsglobal LLC for $15,000 in full payment of claims.
• Settlement with Shakyra Williams for $32,000 in full payment of claims.
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 8022 Kercheval – rehab of a vacant building into 2 rental units with a 15‑year tax abatement.
• Resolutions urging Michigan Legislature to allow uncapping events for property sales and NEZ expirations.

The council failed to reach a quorum. Only three members were present. The meeting was adjourned at 10:50 A.M. No substantive actions or votes were taken.

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing budget-related responses from multiple city departments for Fiscal Year 2026. The body is also considering several legal settlements involving the Police, Fire, and Transportation departments.

• Proposed resolution urging Michigan State Legislature to allow municipalities to phase in uncapping events for property sales and NEZ expirations
• Settlement of $182,500 in Hall, Timothy v Blake Navarre, et al. (Police Department)
• Settlement of $15,000 in City of Detroit v Detroit Fire Fighters Association and Detroit Police Officers
• Settlement of $10,000 in Lint Chiropractic II, P.C. (David Boone) v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $7,500 in Jones, Lawrence E. v Richard J. Lowery, COD, State Farm, Fremont Ins. (Fire Department)

The City Council voted 6‑0 to refer a series of FY2026 budget responses—including those for the Mayor's Office, Airport Department, Chief Financial Officer, Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department, and Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation—to the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee. The Council also voted 6‑0 to refer multiple settlement payments related to lawsuits involving the Fire Department, Police Department, and other entities to the Internal Operations Standing Committee.

• Mayor's Office FY2026 budget responses referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6‑0)
• Airport Department FY2026 budget responses referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6‑0)
• Chief Financial Officer monthly financial report referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6‑0)
• Civil Rights, Inclusion & Opportunity Department FY2026 budget responses referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6‑0)
• Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation FY2026 budget responses referred to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (6‑0)
• Fire Department settlement payment of $15,000 referred to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6‑0)
• Police Department settlement payment of $182,500 referred to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6‑0)
• Lint Chiropractic II settlement payment of $10,000 referred to Internal Operations Standing Committee (6‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will approve meeting minutes, hear the Office of Sustainability’s 2024 annual report, and consider several pending items such as apprenticeship program updates and ordinance drafts. The committee’s new business focuses on authorizing a series of contracts, including a $2.94 million purchase of ballistic and tactical vests for police, emergency demolition projects funded by blight dollars, and major‑street services like bridge inspections and road design.

• $2,938,250 contract with CMP Distributors, Inc. for ballistic and tactical vests for police officers.
• $1,500,000 contract with Orchard Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. for bridge inspection services.
• $1,000,000 contract with Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. for road design services.
• $52,000 contract with Detroit Next, Inc. for emergency demolition of residential properties at 1116 & 1126 Waterman.
• $400,000 contract with Stryker Sales, LLC for cardiac medic supplies for emergency medical services.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the minutes from April 14 and March 31, 2025. It also approved a walk‑on contract #6006964. The committee voted to send several contracts to the formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve, including a $2,938,250 ballistic and tactical vest contract, a $1,500,000 bridge inspection contract, a $270,000 vault‑toilet cleaning contract, and a $52,000 emergency demolition contract. All motions carried 2‑0.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved minutes of March 31, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved walk‑on contract #6006964 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of ballistic vest contract $2,938,250 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of bridge inspection contract $1,500,000 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of vault‑toilet cleaning contract $270,000 (2-0)
• Recommended approval of emergency demolition contract $52,000 (2-0)
• Postponed consideration of fence installation contracts $400,000 each (2-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing a contract for blight repair supplies and two public event petitions. The body is also considering authorization to apply for a state grant for a local park and recreation center.

• Contract No. 6007049 with Sherwin-Williams Company for $500,000.00 for paint supplies and equipment at 1345 Lyndon Street
• Petition for 'Post Malone Traveling Tailgate' on May 18, 2025, at Brush St and Adams St
• Petition for 'DDP Parks Summer Programming' from May 26 to October 5, 2025, at Campus Martius Park, Cadillac Square, and Beacon Park
• Grant application to Michigan Department of Natural Resources for $400,000.00 for Joseph Walker Williams Park & Recreation Center

The committee approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting (2‑0). It voted to forward a $500,000 blight‑funding contract for paint and repairs to the full council (3‑0). It also recommended approval of a Ford Field tailgate event, a DDP Parks summer programming event, and a $400,000 grant application for Joseph Walker Williams Park (each 3‑0). All motions were unanimous among the three members present.

• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent $500,000 blight‑funding contract (Contract No. 6007049) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Ford Field "Post Malone Traveling Tailgate" petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent DDP Parks Summer Programming petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent grant application authorization for Joseph Walker Williams Park ($400,000 request, $800,000 project) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a public hearing to consider establishing a Commercial Facilities Redevelopment District for Baobab Fare RE LLC at 16900 E Warren. The committee will discuss the Strategic System Improvement Plan for Detroit’s Homelessness Response System (2024‑2028). Unfinished business includes updates on several city‑owned property sales. New business items cover a homeless solutions funding schedule, a historic designation study for Oak Grove AME Church, and multiple proposed property sales.

• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Facilities Redevelopment District for Baobab Fare RE LLC at 16900 E Warren
• Discussion of the Strategic System Improvement Plan for Detroit’s Homelessness Response System 2024‑2028
• Property sale of 6122, 6126, 6130, 6142 E McNichols for $30,000
• Property sale of 12400 Kelly Road for $50,000 to Buildings That Build Community Development, LLC
• Property sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren for $14,000 to Yousef A. Ahmad

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send a recommendation to the formal session to approve the establishment of a Commercial Facilities Redevelopment District for Baobab Fare RE LLC. The committee also approved recommendations to sell several city‑owned properties, each with a 3-0 vote. All motions were carried unanimously among the three members present.

• Sent recommendation to approve Baobab Fare RE LLC commercial redevelopment district (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 12400 Kelly Road for $50,000 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 13033 Puritan Avenue for $4,300 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 7619 & 7639 Mack for $16,500 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 1123 E Seven Mile Road for $3,000 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 18468 & 18472 Mt. Elliott Street for $4,000 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 9413 West Grand River for $3,750 (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to approve sale of 2202 Wilkins for $9,500 (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review a series of legal settlements and indemnifications for city employees, as well as a contract for publishing city ordinances. The body will also consider the appointment of a new member to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority.

• Settlements totaling $613,334.48 for various lawsuits against the City of Detroit
• Contract 6003045-A1 with CivicPlus, LLC for $187,934.48 to publish ordinances
• Appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
• Legal representation for inspectors and former employees in lawsuits
• Request for an opinion on tax abatements for urban agriculture

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved recommendations to send several lawsuit settlements and a contract amendment to the formal session agenda, all with unanimous 3‑0 votes. It also referred the appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority with a 2‑0 vote. All motions were carried as recorded.

• Recommended approval of $310,000 Curtis Ward settlement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $220,000 Fort Iron & Metal settlement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $97,934.48 CivicPlus contract amendment (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $5,000 Premier Medical Movement settlement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,864 Pioneer Lab Houston settlement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $20,000 Brian Walter settlement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $12,500 Darnell Walter Jr. settlement (3-0)
• Referred appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to Brownfield Redevelopment Authority (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review several audit and analysis reports, including the OAG forensic audit of residential property tax assessments and the PCS Detroit 2024 sales ratio analysis. It will consider multiple resolutions, such as authorizing a $43,529,773.11 User Utility Tax supplemental trust agreement, approving a Local Option Sales Tax study, and granting a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 3677 Lincoln. The meeting also includes status updates on various council‑requested studies and budget‑related questions from council members.

• Resolution to approve User Utility Tax second supplemental trust agreement (bond $43,529,773.11)
• Resolution authorizing Legislative Policy Division to contract for a Local Option Sales Tax study
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for rehabilitation at 3677 Lincoln
• Review of OAG Forensic Audit of Citywide Residential Property Tax Assessments – Third Interim Report
• Review of PCS Detroit 2024 Sales Ratio Analysis Report

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the April 9, 2025 minutes. It scheduled the Office of the Auditor General forensic audit report and several memoranda for further action, moving some items to a formal session and assigning one memorandum to the Office of the Chief Financial Officer for follow‑up.

• Approved minutes of April 9, 2025 (2-0)
• Brought back OAG forensic audit of residential property tax assessments to April 30, 2025 (2-0)
• Received & filed memorandum from Council Member Latisha Johnson (2-0)
• Received & filed memorandum from Council Member Mary Waters (2-0)
• Received & filed memorandum from Council Member Angela Whitfield-Calloway (2-0)
• Moved user utility tax supplemental trust agreement resolution to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 3677 Lincoln to formal session (2-0)
• Assigned Council Member Mary Waters memorandum to OCFO, to bring back in 2 weeks (2-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing budget responses for FY2026 across multiple departments and considering several city-owned property sales. The session also includes a presentation from the Downtown Detroit Partnership and a review of homeless solutions funding.

• Proposed sale of 12400 Kelly Road to Buildings That Build Community Development, LLC for $50,000.00
• Proposed sale of 7619 & 7639 Mack to Detroit Hurley LLC for $16,500.00
• Proposed sale of 13033 Puritan Avenue to Melinda Crawford for $4,300.00
• Eight emergency demolition contracts for blight funding totaling $216,310.00
• Appointment of Crystal Gilbert Rogers to the Detroit Brownfield Redevelopment Authority

The City Council approved, by a 9‑0 vote, the submission of responses to questions about the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget for non‑departmental, capital, debt service, and pension items. No other motions were voted on; the remaining items were referred to various standing committees for further review.

• Submitted FY2026 non‑departmental budget responses (vote 9‑0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review status reports on several emergency demolition and service contracts and consider new authorizations for additional contracts. Items include emergency demolition contracts funded by blight or city funds, a traffic delineator contract, marine clean‑up services, and a police‑funded boat removal contract. The committee will also receive reports on building deferral recommendations and other departmental updates.

• $525,000 police contract to remove and dispose of boats, watercraft, recreational vehicles and trailers (DeBuck Construction, Inc., 6805 Auburn Road, Utica, MI).
• $300,000 marine clean‑up services contract (JABIS LLC dba Select Services Group, Inc., 12950 Haggerty Road, Belleville, MI).
• $179,205.42 contract for traffic delineators (Lightle Enterprises of Ohio, LLC, 22 East Springfield Street, Frankfort, OH).
• $411,221 contract for construction services at the Russell Ferry Yard, 5800 Russell St., Detroit (W‑3 Construction Company, 7601 Second Avenue, Detroit, MI).
• $78,083.34 emergency alteration and backfill contract for commercial property at 3319 Fenkell (Adamo Demolition Company, 320 East Seven Mile Road, Detroit).

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee unanimously (3‑0) approved motions to refer several emergency demolition and related contracts to the City Council with a recommendation to approve them. All motions were carried without opposition. The committee also approved related actions such as receiving reports and deferring demolition orders where appropriate.

• Approved sending Contract No. 3080475 (emergency demolition, $18,700) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 3081909 (emergency demolition, $15,900) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 3081911 (emergency alteration, $78,083.34) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 3082014 (emergency demolition, $19,134) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 3082503 (traffic delineators, $179,205.42) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 6004264 (scrap materials removal extension, $1) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 6007015 (marine clean‑up services, $300,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 6006118 (community health worker training, $90,000) to formal session (3‑0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold three public hearings: one to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for The New Whitney Real Estate at 60 W. Canfield, another to amend the boundary of the Brewster‑Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District, and a third to create a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone covering parts of East Larned, Mount Elliott, East Congress, and surrounding streets. The meeting also includes unfinished business on a Chick‑Fil‑A exterior alteration request and new business items such as property sales and a HOME program loan‑payoff resolution.

• Public hearing to establish a Commercial Redevelopment District for The New Whitney Real Estate, LLC at 60 W. Canfield (Petition #2025‑016).
• Public hearing to amend the boundary provision for the Brewster‑Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District (Chapter 21, Article II, Section 21‑2‑229).
• Public hearing to establish the Rivertown Business Improvement Zone under Public Act 120, covering parcels along East Larned, Mount Elliott, East Congress, Sheridan, East Jefferson, Baldwin, and the Detroit River.
• Property sale of 18338 Joy Road to Zappy Estates and Logistics, LLC for $32,500.00.
• Property sale of 2202 Wilkins to Carlos A. Nielbock for $9,500.00.

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes from April 3, 2025. It voted 3‑0 to send a recommendation to approve a Commercial Redevelopment District for The New Whitney Real Estate at 60 W. Canfield, and also 3‑0 to approve a boundary amendment for the Brewster‑Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District. Additional actions included postponing the Business Improvement Zone discussion, approving several property sales, and forwarding a HOME program funding resolution.

• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve Commercial Redevelopment District at 60 W. Canfield (3-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve Brewster‑Wheeler Recreation Center Historic District boundary amendment (3-0)
• Postponed Business Improvement Zone discussion for 3 weeks (3-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve sale of 18338 Joy Road for $32,500 (3-0)
• Removed from agenda sale of 2202 Wilkins for $9,500 (3-0)
• Postponed sale of 6122‑6142 E McNichols for $30,000 for one week (3-0)
• Sent to formal session recommendation to approve HOME program revenue appropriation (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee reviewed several event petitions and considered authorizations for three city contracts and a grant application. Items included approvals for the DDP Summit Series, Decked Out Detroit Summer Activations, Detroit Recordings Program, Motor City Pride Festival, and East vs West Car Show. The committee also examined three blight‑funding contracts totaling $1.25 million and a $20,000 community grant request. Recommendations will be forwarded to City Council.

• Contract No. 6007049 – $500,000 for paint supplies and repair services (Sherwin‑Williams, 1345 Lyndon St.)
• Contract No. 6007050 – $300,000 for paint supplies only (The Pittsburgh Paints Company, 23361 Telegraph Rd., Southfield)
• Contract No. 6007089 – $450,000 for construction equipment maintenance (Macallister Machinery Co., 24800 Novi Rd., Novi)
• Petition for DDP Summit Series event June 5‑8, 2025 at 1545 & 1526 Broadway
• Authorization to seek $20,000 Community Challenge Grant from AARP

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee approved the minutes from April 3, 2025 with a 3‑0 vote. The committee then referred ten items—including several event petitions, three blight‑funding contracts, a grant application, and a property‑transfer request—to further consideration, each motion passing 3‑0.

• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Referred Downtown Detroit Partnership petition #2025-060 (3-0)
• Referred Motor City Pride Festival petition #2025-061 (3-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007049 for paint supplies ($500,000) (3-0)
• Referred Contract No. 6007050 for paint supplies ($300,000) (3-0)
• Referred grant application to AARP for $20,000 Community Challenge Grant (3-0)
• Referred transfer of jurisdiction for Historic Fort Wayne Burial Mound property (3-0)
• Referred Bedrock Detroit petition #2025-064 (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss a resolution to establish a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies. The body will also review numerous departmental responses regarding the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget and a long-term forecast for pension plans and debt.

• Resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies
• FY 2025-2034 Long-Term Forecast Report for Legacy Pension Plans and Debt Obligations
• Resolution approving Second Supplemental Trust Agreement and Notice for User Utility Tax
• Law Department Quarterly Risk Management Report
• Law Department report on use of General Funds for Wills and Estate Planning Services

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the April 2 minutes (3‑0) and moved several items back for further action, including a one‑week status update on Council President Mary Sheffield (3‑0). It voted to send the Resolution Establishing a Proportional Funding Formula for Oversight Agencies to the formal session agenda with a recommendation to approve (3‑0). The committee also unanimously received and filed numerous FY2026 budget response documents from the Mayor’s Office, Law Department, Airport Department, and other city agencies.

• Approved minutes of April 2, 2025 (3‑0)
• Brought back status of Council President Mary Sheffield (1‑week) (3‑0)
• Sent proportional funding formula resolution to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY2026 budget responses from Mayor’s Office (multiple items) (3‑0)
• Received and filed Law Department risk management and estate planning reports (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY2026 budget responses from Airport Department (3‑0)
• Received and filed FY2025‑2034 Long‑Term Forecast Report for legacy pension plans (2‑0)
• Removed Second Supplemental Trust Agreement resolution from agenda (2‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several lawsuit settlements and contract amendments. The body will discuss a renewal for federal lobbyist services and a time extension for a study on women's history in Detroit.

• Contract renewal for Boundary Stone Partners, LLC for federal lobbyist services totaling $420,000.00
• Settlement of $125,000.00 for Markquel Steward and Leah Temar Williams v Officers Markya Swaizey, Dana Ford, and Jeremy Miller
• Settlement of $125,965.43 for Step by Step Physical Therapy LLC (M. Barnett) v City of Detroit
• Settlement of $80,000.00 for Rene Grant and City of Detroit
• Time extension for Quinn Evans Architects, Inc. for the Women's History in Detroit Study

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0). It moved multiple contract and settlement items to a formal session, including a federal lobbyist services contract amendment and a women’s history study extension. The committee also received and filed a monthly contracts report and an emergency legal memorandum.

• Approved April 2, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6006291‑A1 federal lobbyist services amendment ($210,000 increase) to formal session (3‑0)
• Moved Contract No. 6006726‑A1 women’s history study extension ($69,000) to formal session (3‑0)
• Received & filed March monthly report of contracts (25‑50 k) (3‑0)
• Received & filed emergency legal contract Dickinson Wright memorandum (3‑0)
• Moved Kencaid lawsuit settlement ($12,500) to formal session (3‑0)
• Brought back Markquel Steward settlement ($125,000) in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Moved Step by Step Physical Therapy settlement ($125,965.43) to formal session (3‑0)

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will conduct roll call, an invocation, and approve the journal of the last session. A testimonial resolution will be presented by Council Member Angela Whitfield‑Calloway for Gina Steele Hughes. The bulk of the meeting is devoted to reviewing department responses to FY2026 budget questions as referred to the Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee.

• Testimonial resolution presented by Council Member Angela Whitfield‑Calloway for Gina Steele Hughes
• Review of Mayor’s Office FY2026 budget responses to council members (Latisha Johnson, Angela Whitfield‑Calloway)
• Review of Airport Department FY2026 budget responses (Council Member Coleman A. Young II, Council President Pro Tem James E. Tate Jr., Council Member Angela Whitfield‑Calloway)
• Review of Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department FY2026 budget responses (Council Members Angela Whitfield‑Calloway, Coleman A. Young II, Latisha Johnson)
• OCFO long‑term forecast report FY2025‑2034 for legacy pension plans and debt obligations

The council approved the March 25, 2025 session journal with a 7‑0 vote. A quorum was established with six members present and three absent. The council referred dozens of FY 2026 budget response items from various departments to the Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee, each referral passing unanimously.

• Approved March 25, 2025 session journal (7-0)
• Referred Mayor’s Office FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Airport Department FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Department of Appeals & Hearings FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Buildings, Safety, Engineering & Environmental Dept. FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Office of the Chief Financial Officer long‑term forecast report to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Detroit Building Authority FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)
• Referred Detroit Police Department FY 2026 budget response items to Budget, Finance & Audit Committee (7-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee is reviewing several emergency demolition contracts and a $2.87 million sidewalk replacement project. The body is also discussing proposed ordinances regarding business licensing for safety violations and DPD video releases.

• Contract No. 6006862: $2,875,000 for sidewalk replacement services with Major Contracting Group, Inc.
• Contract No. 6006953: $380,000 for sewer drainage area engineering analysis for DWSD
• Contract No. 6006992: $455,000 for Tow Management/Dispatching Software System
• Proposed ordinance regarding Business Licensing and Safety Violations
• Proposed ordinance concerning Detroit Police Department (DPD) video release

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved a $2,875,000 joint‑venture contract with Major Contracting Group, Inc. for sidewalk replacement on Greenfield Road. It also approved a series of emergency demolition contracts funded with 100% blight money, ranging from $14,608 to $27,688. Additional approvals included a $380,000 engineering analysis, a $213,191.50 towing‑management software contract, a $455,000 similar software contract, and a $75,000 historic‑marker project. All motions were sent to the formal session agenda with the indicated vote counts.

• Approved $2,875,000 sidewalk replacement contract (2‑0)
• Approved $27,000 emergency demolition contract 3079478 (3‑0)
• Approved $14,608 emergency demolition contract 3079972 (3‑0)
• Approved $16,187 emergency demolition contract 3079974 (3‑0)
• Approved $380,000 engineering analysis contract 6006953 (3‑0)
• Approved $213,191.50 towing‑management software contract 3082563 (3‑0)
• Approved $455,000 towing‑management software contract 6006992 (3‑0)
• Approved $75,000 historic‑marker contract 3081504 (3‑0)

City Council Executive Session

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold an executive session on April 7, 2025. The meeting includes public comment periods at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. No specific agenda items were selected for discussion.

City Council Special Session

The Detroit City Council will review and adopt the FY 2026 budget, including corrections and amendments outlined in Schedule B. Items on the agenda include an errata letter correcting budget errors, the administration's closing resolution, the official compensation schedule, and the FY 2026 tax statement. The council will also consider changes to the Community Development Block Grant fund and supplemental appropriations for FY 2024‑2025.

• Resolution to Adopt FY 2026 Budget as amended by Schedule B
• FY 2026 Errata Letter Transmittal and Resolution (budget corrections)
• FY 2026 Official Compensation Schedule Transmittal and Resolution
• FY 2026 Tax Statement Transmittal and Resolution
• FY 2024‑2025 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Resolutions

City Council Executive Session

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is holding two executive sessions. These sessions include the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement.

• 10:00 A.M. Executive Session
• 2:00 P.M. Executive Session

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is considering four event petitions for parades and festivals. The body is also reviewing a contract for recreation center food supplies and a time extension for vehicle upfitting services.

• Petition for Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta on W. Vernor Hwy (May 3-4, 2025)
• Petition for African World Festival at Hart Plaza (July 18-20, 2025)
• Petition for Walk MS: Detroit at Milliken State Park and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy (May 4, 2025)
• Petition for Riverfront Run 2025 at the Detroit Riverfront (June 7, 2025)
• Contract with Atlas Wholesale Food Company for $210,000.00 to supply recreation centers

The committee approved the March 24, 2025 minutes. It voted to forward four event petitions and two contract proposals to the City Council’s formal session agenda, each with a recommendation to approve. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent Mexican Patriotic Committee Cinco de Mayo parade petition to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Charles H Wright Museum African World Festival petition to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent National MS Society Walk MS Detroit petition to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Detroit Riverfront Conservancy Riverfront Run 2025 petition to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent amendment to Contract No. 6004353-A1 for fleet vehicle upfitting services to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007081 for wholesale food distributor to formal agenda, recommendation to approve (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is holding two executive sessions. These sessions include the Legislative Policy Division, Office of Budget, and Office of Contracting and Procurement.

• 10:00 A.M. Executive Session
• 2:00 P.M. Executive Session

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review several unfinished items, including a property sale on West Warren Avenue and a reprogramming amendment for Community Development Block Grant funds. New business includes a $100,000 increase to Contract No. 6006537‑A1 for temporary emergency shelter services and a zoning alteration request for a Chick‑Fil‑A at 660 Woodward Avenue. The committee will also consider a senior‑housing memorandum and a request for an injunction on anti‑speculation legislation.

• Contract No. 6006537‑A1 amendment: $100,000 increase (total $200,000) for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, 150 Stimson Street, extending service period to June 30, 2026
• Sale of City‑owned properties 19427 and 19435 W Warren to Yousef A. Ahmad for $14,000
• Major Reprogramming Amendment to CDBG Annual Action Plans for unused and unallocated funds
• Request for injunction and resolution on anti‑speculation legislation
• Resolution authorizing exterior alterations for Chick‑Fil‑A at 660 Woodward Ave in a PCA zoning district

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved several motions, all carried unanimously (3‑0). It moved a contract amendment for Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries to extend and increase funding for temporary emergency shelter services to a formal session. It also scheduled follow‑up actions on a property sale, a CDBG reprogramming amendment, an anti‑speculation injunction request, a zoning alteration at 660 Woodward Ave., and a senior‑housing memorandum.

• Approved minutes of March 27, 2025 (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back property sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren in 2 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to move CDBG reprogramming amendment to formal session (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back anti‑speculation injunction request in 4 weeks (3‑0)
• Motion to move contract amendment for emergency shelter services to formal session (3‑0)
• Motion to bring back zoning alteration at 660 Woodward Ave. in 1 week (3‑0)
• Motion to refer senior‑citizen housing memorandum to President's Office (3‑0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several pending items, including a proposed amendment to Chapter 23 of the Detroit City Code to add a citywide language access policy. The committee will also consider a $1,000,000 grant application to Bloomberg Philanthropies, a one‑year renewal of a federal lobbyist contract with Boundary Stone Partners, and multiple lawsuit settlements. Additional agenda items cover labor agreements and salary adjustments for city employees.

• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 23 (Human Rights) adding a Citywide Language Access Policy
• Authorization to apply for a $1,000,000 Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Mayors Challenge Grant
• Amended Contract 6006291‑A1 with Boundary Stone Partners, LLC: $210,000 increase, total $420,000, 100% city funded
• Settlement of $12,500 with Advanced Surgery Center, LLC (as assignee of Laurence Stromile)
• Settlement of $24,500 with Robert Avery against the Detroit Police Department

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved a proposal to amend Chapter 23 of the Detroit City Code to add a citywide language access policy (motion carried 2-0). It also approved eight settlement payments ranging from $12,500 to $68,000, each with a 2-0 vote. All motions were unanimously supported by the members present.

• Approved amendment to City Code adding Language Access Policy (2-0)
• Approved $12,500 settlement with Advanced Surgery Center (2-0)
• Approved $24,500 settlement with Robert Avery (2-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement with Brent Eugene Bracy (2-0)
• Approved $35,000 settlement with Hassan Shabazz (2-0)
• Approved $68,000 settlement with Yolanda Bryant (2-0)
• Approved $30,000 settlement with Maurice Stoudemire (2-0)
• Approved $20,000 settlement with Accurate Care LLC (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is reviewing resolutions regarding tax foreclosures and agency funding. The body will also discuss new proposals concerning business assessments, sales tax studies, and vape product taxation.

• Resolution requesting Wayne County Treasurer extend a one-year moratorium on owner-occupied foreclosures
• Resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies
• Request for the Citizen's Research Council of Michigan to conduct a Local Option Sales Tax Study
• Memorandum regarding over-assessment for businesses in Detroit
• Request for a resolution in favor of new legislation taxing vape products

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the March 26, 2025 minutes. It moved two pending resolutions to the formal council session without recommendation. It also referred three council member memoranda to the appropriate departments with a two‑week return deadline.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Sent Mary Waters foreclosure moratorium resolution to formal session (3-0)
• Sent proportional funding formula resolution to formal session (3-0)
• Referred Latisha Johnson memorandum to Legislative Policy Division, return in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Referred Mary Waters memorandum on business over‑assessment to Assessor’s Office, return in 2 weeks (3-0)
• Referred Angela Whitfield-Calloway memorandum on vape tax legislation to Law Department, return in 2 weeks (3-0)

City Council Executive Session

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee meeting will hold two executive sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., each followed by a public comment period. No agenda items have been selected, and there are no attachments or proposals listed. The meeting is procedural and does not include any decisions or discussions on contracts, ordinances, or budget items.

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will vote on settlement payments of $12,500, $24,500 and $20,000 to resolve three separate lawsuits. It will also consider a series of emergency demolition contracts funded by 100% blight funding, authorizations for new gas and electricity easements, and several resolutions including a Dawn Ison Day proclamation and DLBA MOU modifications. Additional memoranda on senior housing, landlord compliance and apprenticeship programs will be discussed.

• Approve settlement of $12,500 to Advanced Surgery Center, LLC (Oct 7 2019 injury claim)
• Approve settlement of $24,500 to Robert Avery (police department injury claim)
• Approve settlement of $20,000 to Brent Eugene Bracy (DOT injury claim)
• Authorize emergency demolition contracts (e.g., $27,000 for 6030 Northfield, $14,608 for 14131 Blackstone)
• Authorize new gas easement at 1585 Antietam Street, District 5

The council approved the Journal of the March 18 session by an 8‑0 vote. It also approved an amendment to Contract No. 6003575‑A2, increasing the contract by $113,210, with a 9‑0 vote and a waiver. Numerous settlement resolutions and blight demolition contracts were referred to the appropriate standing committees by unanimous 8‑0 votes.

• Approved Journal of March 18 session (8-0)
• Approved amendment to Contract No. 6003575‑A2, increasing amount by $113,210 (9-0 with waiver)
• Referred settlement of Advanced Surgery Center lawsuit ($12,500) to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred settlement of Robert Avery lawsuit ($24,500) to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred settlement of Brent Eugene Bracy lawsuit ($20,000) to Internal Operations Committee (8-0)
• Referred multiple blight demolition contracts to Public Health and Safety Committee (8-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will approve the previous meeting’s minutes and hear public comment. It will review several memoranda on topics such as urban agriculture permits, asthma resources, and stray‑animal management. In new business, the committee will consider contract amendments, including a $2.5 million increase for citywide traffic‑signal maintenance, and other contracts for paratransit services and rental inspections. The committee will also receive resolutions on gun‑safety training legislation and a police firearm transfer.

• Contract No. 6005395‑A1 – $2,500,000 increase for traffic signal maintenance and repairs citywide (Public Works)
• Contract No. 6006965 – $1,820,000 for same‑day paratransit services (DDOT NOW) (Transportation)
• Contract No. 6006966 – $780,000 for same‑day paratransit services (Moe Transportation) (Transportation)
• Resolution supporting state legislation requiring firearm safety training for owners with children (Gun‑Safety)
• Resolution authorizing transfer of DPD firearm No. DPD3160/Serial No. NFL0992 to retired Detective Karen Williams

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved several recommendations to forward contracts and resolutions to the City Council for final approval. The largest was a $7.5 million contract to increase funds for citywide traffic signal maintenance, approved 3‑0. The committee also approved recommendations to send multiple rental‑inspection contracts, a same‑day paratransit contract, and two resolutions—one supporting gun‑safety legislation and another authorizing a firearm transfer—to the formal session agenda.

• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6005395‑A1 ($7.5 M traffic signal funding) to council (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6005067 (Byrne Criminal Justice Program extension) to council (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6007051 (third‑party rental inspections) to council (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Contract No. 6006965 (same‑day paratransit services) to council (3‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Resolution supporting state gun‑safety training legislation to council (2‑0)
• Approved recommendation to send Resolution authorizing transfer of a police firearm to council (2‑0)
• Received and filed memorandum on urban agriculture inquiries (2‑0)
• Received and filed memorandum on Detroit Health Department asthma resources (2‑0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members, will conduct a series of budget hearings and public hearings. Topics include the Office of the Ombudsman, Eastern Market, the Board of Ethics, City Council and its divisions, and the Detroit Institute of Arts. The committee will also allow public comment. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget hearing – Office of the Ombudsman
• Public hearing – Eastern Market
• Budget hearing – Board of Ethics
• Budget hearing – City Council and divisions
• Public hearing – Detroit Institute of Arts

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing. The committee will discuss the proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget for the City of Detroit as presented by the Office of Budget.

• Public hearing on the Proposed FY 2025-2026 Budget for the City of Detroit

The Budget, Finance & Audit Standing Committee held a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025‑2026 Detroit budget. No motions were made, so no approvals, denials, or tablings occurred. The meeting was procedural with public comments only.

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings. The committee will discuss the budgets for the Department of Public Works/GDRRA and the Board of Review.

• Budget hearing for Department of Public Works/GDRRA
• Budget hearing for Board of Review

The City Council approved several budget items, all passing unanimously. A $1 million addition was made to the road construction loss reimbursement program. Additional funding was allocated for Board of Review staffing and equipment, and multiple items were moved to executive session for further review.

• Add $1 M to road construction loss reimbursement program (6-0)
• Fund three additional Board of Review clerks ($231,000) and conference equipment upgrade ($85,000) (7-0)
• Add GSD alley cleaning and DPW alley maintenance to executive session (6-0)
• Expand MDOT/DDOT pilot program to improve citywide accessibility (6-0)
• Include reflective tiles for street scapes and curbs in closing resolution (6-0)
• Increase distance between tactile pavement and streetways for blind/low‑vision residents (6-0)
• Approve feasibility study for adding blue recyclable bins (6-0)
• Approve compensation, underground parking and mileage for Board of Review members (7-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for several city offices. These sessions include testimony from the departments and the Office of Budget.

• Budget hearing for City Clerk
• Budget hearing for Department of Elections
• Budget hearing for Library
• Budget hearing for Department of Innovation & Technology
• Budget hearing for Office of the Inspector General

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will review petitions for three festivals and two vehicle repair contracts. The committee will also approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Approval of March 2025 committee minutes
• Arribas! Latinos Festival at Hart Plaza (August 2-3)
• Rocket Classic golf tournament at Detroit Golf Club (June 23-30)
• Eastern Market Flower Day at 2934 Russell St (May 18)
• Contract for Macqueen Equipment sweepers ($600,000)

The committee approved the March 20 minutes (3‑0). It sent three event petitions and two contracts to the formal session agenda, each with a recommendation to approve, and all motions passed unanimously (3‑0). No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of March 20, 2025 (3-0)
• Sent Arribas! Latinos Festival petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Rocket Classic petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent MDFGA - Eastern Market Partnership Flower Day petition to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6007087 for construction equipment maintenance ($600,000) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6004568 amendment for Light Duty Vehicle Repair Services ($939,000) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider two contracts funded by the opioid settlement to expand recovery housing, one for $806,436.40 and another for $1,213,391.30. The committee will also review the sale of city‑owned parcels at 19427 & 19435 W Warren for $14,000 and a request to acquire nine properties for the Solar Neighborhood Project. Additional items include a reprogramming amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) plans.

• Contract No. 6006938 – $806,436.40 for recovery housing (Second Chance 2000, Inc., 16130 Littlefield St.)
• Contract No. 6006944 – $1,213,391.30 for recovery housing (Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation‑SHAR House, 1852 W. Grand Blvd.)
• Sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren to Yousef A. Ahmad for $14,000
• Approval and authorization to acquire nine properties for the Solar Neighborhood Project
• Reprogramming amendment to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plans

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee approved the minutes from March 13, 2025. It voted to send two opioid‑settlement recovery‑housing contracts (Contract No. 6006938 for $806,436.40 and Contract No. 6006944 for $1,213,391.30) to a formal City Council session with a recommendation to approve. The committee also approved sending a recommendation to acquire nine properties for the Solar Neighborhood Project.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Removed Bridging Neighborhoods 2017 resolution line item (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006938 (Second Chance 2000) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Contract No. 6006944 (Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation) to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent recommendation to acquire nine properties for solar project to formal session (3-0)
• Brought back memorandum on Community Land Trust ordinance (3-0)
• Brought back memorandum on past funding & staffing of Planning Department (3-0)
• Brought back memorandum on HOME Funds (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies and a request to extend the Wayne County tax foreclosure moratorium. The body is also reviewing a contract renewal for a treasury cash management system and funding for community violence intervention.

• Resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies
• Resolution requesting Wayne County Treasurer extend a one-year moratorium on owner-occupied foreclosures
• Contract No. 6003575-A2 renewal with Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. for $113,210.00
• Request for additional appropriation for Community Violence Intervention Initiatives in FY2026 budget
• Status update request on International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) Study

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee approved the March 19, 2025 minutes. It voted to bring back several pending items—legislative funding formula, a memorandum on Earned Interest, and a request for additional appropriation—within one or two weeks. The amendment to Contract No. 6003575‑A2 for the Treasury Cash Management System was moved to a formal session. Resolutions from Council Members Mary Waters and Council President Mary Sheffield were also scheduled for return.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Brought back Legislative Policy Division funding formula resolution in 1 week (2-0)
• Brought back James Tate Earned Interest memorandum in 2 weeks (2-0)
• Received & filed Fred Durhal community violence initiative memorandum (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6003575‑A2 amendment to formal session (2-0)
• Brought back Mary Waters foreclosure moratorium resolution in 1 week (2-0)
• Brought back Mary Sheffield IAAS study status memorandum in 2 weeks (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings. The body will discuss funding for general services, recreation, the chief financial officer, and capital budget and debt service.

• Budget hearing for General Services/Recreation Department
• Budget hearing for Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Budget hearing for Non-Departmental/Capital Budget/Debt Service

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review an amendment to Contract 6006291-A1, extending a one‑year renewal for federal lobbyist services by Boundary Stone Partners, LLC with a $210,000 increase, bringing the total contract to $420,000. The committee will also consider settlements of three lawsuits against the city: Yolanda Bryant ($42,500), Baker et al. ($25,000 and $37,500), and Donald Lyle ($40,000). Additionally, a request to amend the 2024‑2025 compensation schedule for Environmental Specialist classifications will be discussed.

• Amended Contract 6006291-A1 for Boundary Stone Partners, LLC: $210,000 increase, total $420,000, one‑year renewal for federal lobbyist services
• Settlement of Yolanda Bryant lawsuit: total $42,500 (three draft payments of $26,500, $13,500, $2,500)
• Settlement of Baker, Aaron, Ashanta, Revin et al. lawsuit: $25,000 to Aaron Baker and $37,500 to Cortez Robertson
• Settlement of Donald Lyle lawsuit: $40,000 payment to claimant
• Request to amend 2024‑2025 compensation schedule for Environmental Specialist I‑III with pay ranges $51,204‑$63,138; $56,790‑$73,770; $67,971‑$88,701

The Internal Operations Standing Committee approved the minutes from March 19, 2025. It voted to bring back the Boundary Stone Partners contract for one week, increasing its total amount to $420,000. Several settlement proposals were either removed from the agenda or sent to the formal session agenda with recommendations to approve. A request to amend the 2024‑2025 compensation schedule was also forwarded with a recommendation to approve.

• Approved minutes of March 19, 2025 (2-0)
• Approved bringing back Boundary Stone Partners contract for one week (3-0)
• Removed Yolanda Bryant settlement from agenda (3-0)
• Sent Baker lawsuit settlement to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent Donald Lyle settlement to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Sent compensation schedule amendment to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (3-0)

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several contracts for substance use disorder recovery housing and a request to extend the Wayne County tax foreclosure moratorium. The body is also considering new fee schedules for elevating devices and animal licensing.

• Proposed resolution requesting Wayne County Treasurer extend a one-year moratorium on owner-occupied foreclosures
• Contract for Second Chance 2000, Inc. for recovery housing: $806,436.40
• Contract for Self Help Addiction Rehabilitation-SHAR House for recovery housing: $1,213,391.30
• Contract increase of $2,500,000.00 for J Ranck Electric Inc. for traffic signal maintenance
• Proposed fee schedules for elevating devices and honeybee, duck, and chicken licensing

The council approved a revision to the Elevating Devices fee schedule for the Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department and a fee schedule for duck and chicken licensing, each with a 9‑0 vote and a waiver. The Journal of the March 18, 2025 session was also approved. Several contract amendments and other items were referred to the appropriate standing committees for further action.

• Approved Elevating Devices Fee Schedule amendment (9-0, with waiver)
• Approved Duck and Chicken Licensing fee schedule (9-0, as amended, with waiver)
• Approved Journal of the March 18, 2025 session
• Referred Treasury Cash Management System contract amendment to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred Wayne County Treasurer foreclosure moratorium resolution to Budget, Finance and Audit Committee (8-0)
• Referred Environmental Specialist compensation schedule amendment to Internal Operations Committee (7-0)
• Referred Light Duty Vehicle Repair Services contract amendment to Neighborhood and Community Services Committee (7-0)
• Referred multiple opioid settlement recovery housing contracts to Planning and Economic Development Committee (each 7-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will conduct FY26 budget hearings for the Law Department, the 36th District Court, the Police Department, and the Police Commission. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearings. No decisions are recorded in this agenda; the items are for presentation and discussion.

• Law Department budget hearing
• 36th District Court budget hearing
• Police Department FY26 budget presentation
• Police Commission budget hearing
• Public comment periods

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider the status of four 100% blight‑funding demolition contracts for properties on Grand River Avenue, totaling $7 M, and review several new contract authorizations for emergency demolition, police reporting services, public lighting staffing, and asphalt work. The committee will also receive memoranda on parking checks for unhoused individuals, childcare training requirements, and a resolution to name March as Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

• Contract No. 6007011 – $2,205,527.10 for demolition at 18715 Grand River Avenue (Inner City Contracting, LLC)
• Contract No. 6007012 – $1,861,726.65 for demolition at 18715 Grand River Avenue (Inner City Contracting, LLC)
• Contract No. 6007013 – $1,741,511.31 for demolition at 320 East Seven Mile (Adamo Demolition Company)
• Contract No. 3082044 – $22,513.39 for emergency demolition at 13500 Foley Street (DMC Consultants, Inc.)
• Contract No. 6004341-A1 – $185,470 increase for LeadsOnline, LLC electronic reporting and investigation system services

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee approved the March 17 minutes (2‑0). It voted to refer four blight demolition contracts, including a $2,205,527.10 contract, to a formal council session. Additional contracts for emergency demolition, police reporting services, public lighting staffing, and street asphalt were also moved to formal session (all 2‑0).

• Approved minutes of March 17, 2025 (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007011 demolition contract ($2,205,527.10) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007012 demolition contract ($1,861,726.65) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007013 demolition contract ($1,741,511.31) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007014 demolition contract ($1,609,963.95) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 3082044 emergency demolition contract ($22,513.39) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6004341 amendment for electronic reporting ($185,470 increase) to formal session (2-0)
• Moved Contract No. 6007025 emulsified asphalt contract ($657,500.00) to formal session (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members, will hold FY 2026 budget hearings. Presentations will be given by the Human Resources Department, Employment Solutions, Detroit Water and Sewerage Department, and the Airport Department. The agenda includes public comment periods after the budget hearings.

• Human Resources Department FY 2026 budget presentation
• Employment Solutions FY 2026 budget hearing
• Detroit Water and Sewerage Department FY 2026 operating budget presentation
• Airport Department FY 2026 budget report

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is discussing the establishment of a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone and several housing-related contracts. The body is also reviewing funding recommendations for the 2025-26 Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund.

• Request to establish a Rivertown Business Improvement Zone (BIZ)
• $250,000 contract with Motor City Mitten Mission for unsheltered individuals and families outreach
• $175,000 contract with IFF to administer Home Based Child Care Start Up Grants
• Public hearing request for a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 9301 Oakland (Stafford House Inc.)
• Proposed ordinances for a Community Land Trust and Anti-Speculation legislation

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members, will meet on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center. The agenda includes budget hearings with presentations from the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation, Downtown Development Authority, Economic Development Corporation, Local Development Finance Authority, the Detroit Building Authority, the Municipal Parking Department, and the Public Lighting Department/Public Lighting Authority. Public comment periods are scheduled before and after the hearings. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting is for agency presentations and public input.

• Budget hearing – DEGC/DDA/EDC/LDFA presentations
• Budget hearing – Detroit Building Authority presentation
• Budget hearing – Municipal Parking Department presentation
• Budget hearing – Public Lighting Department/Public Lighting Authority presentation
• Public comment periods before and after hearings

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider two event petitions: the 48th Annual Irish Festival on May 4, 2025 at 58 Parsons St, and Family Fun Day on July 12, 2025 at 5000 Joy Rd. It will review two contract amendments extending waste removal services and light‑duty vehicle repair, with total contract amounts of $685,980 and $2,051,000 respectively. The committee will also decide whether to authorize a grant application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a $800,000 Clemente Park and Recreation Center expansion.

• Petition for St. Patrick 48th Annual Irish Festival, May 4, 2025, 58 Parsons St.
• Petition for Family Fun Day, July 12, 2025, 5000 Joy Rd.
• Contract amendment 6004519‑A1: extension for waste removal services, total $685,980.
• Contract amendment 6004566‑A1: extension for light‑duty vehicle repair, total $2,051,000.
• Grant application for Clemente Park expansion, total project cost $800,000 (state $400,000, cash match $400,000).

The committee approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. It then moved five items—two event petitions, two contract amendments, and one grant authorization—to the formal session agenda with a recommendation for approval. All motions passed unanimously with a 2-0 vote.

• Approved minutes of March 13, 2025 (2-0)
• Sent St Patrick 48th Annual Irish Festival petition (May 4, 2025) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent Chapel Hill Missionary Baptist Church Family Fun Day petition (July 12, 2025) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent contract amendment No. 6004519 for waste removal services extension to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent contract amendment No. 6004566 for light duty vehicle repair service extension to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)
• Sent authorization to submit MDNR Trust Fund Grant application for Clemente Park ($800,000 project) to formal session agenda with recommendation to approve (2-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider a resolution to update the Elevating Devices fee schedule for the Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department. It will also review a proposed fee schedule for duck, chicken and honeybee licensing from the Animal Care and Control Division. The committee will receive the OCFO large‑event report for Oct‑Dec 2024 and the monthly financial report for the seven months ended Jan 31 2025, as well as status updates on the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and two council members.

• Resolution to update Elevating Devices Fee Schedule (BSEED)
• Proposed Duck and Chicken Licensing fee schedule (General Services Department)
• Large Events Quarterly Report – Oct‑Dec 2024 (OCFO)
• Monthly Financial Report – seven months ended Jan 31 2025 (OCFO)
• Status updates on Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Council Members Latisha Johnson and Scott Benson

The committee approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0). It received and filed several reports and memoranda (each 3‑0). It sent two fee‑schedule proposals—the Elevating Devices schedule and the Duck and Chicken licensing schedule—to the formal council session with a recommendation to approve (each 3‑0).

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Received & filed Large Events Reporting report (3-0)
• Received & filed memorandum for Council Member Latisha Johnson (3-0)
• Received & filed memorandum for Council Member Scott Benson (3-0)
• Sent Elevating Devices Fee Schedule amendment to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)
• Received & filed Monthly Financial Report for seven months ended Jan 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Sent Duck and Chicken Licensing Fee Schedule to formal session with recommendation to approve (3-0)

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review unfinished business items, including contract amendments and lawsuit settlements. It will consider new business items such as a contract renewal for federal lobbying services, additional settlements, and a salary range adjustment for the First Assistant Chief Education. Decisions may involve approving contract funding increases and authorizing settlement payments.

• Contract No. 6005283-A1 amendment: $75,000 increase, extending monitoring contract for adult-use marijuana licensees at 309 W. 7 Mile Road, Detroit.
• Settlement of Lamonte Jackson-Gibson and Toriel Dixon lawsuit: $235,000 payment by the police department.
• Contract No. 6004656-A3 amendment: $150,000 increase for pre‑litigation services related to Detroit City Airport condemnation matters (Aloia & Associates, 48 S. Main St., Mt. Clemens).
• Contract No. 6006291-A1 amendment: $210,000 increase for a one‑year renewal of federal lobbying services (Boundary Stone Partners, 718 7th St. NW, Washington, D.C.).
• Salary adjustment request for First Assistant Chief Education: new pay range $126,500‑$202,400.

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted to forward several contract amendments, settlement payments, and a compensation schedule change to the City Council’s formal session agenda. Each motion was made by Council Member Waters and carried unanimously with a 2‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved sending Contract No. 6005283 amendment ($75,000 increase) to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending settlement of Lamonte Jackson lawsuit ($235,000) to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending Contract No. 6004656 amendment ($150,000 increase) to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved bringing back one week for Contract No. 6006291-A1 renewal (2-0)
• Approved sending settlement of Kennedy, Montic lawsuit ($15,000) to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending settlement of Demetrius Williams lawsuit ($30,000) to formal session agenda (2-0)
• Approved sending amendment to 2024-2025 compensation schedule (pay range $126,500‑$202,400) to formal session agenda (2-0)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for the 2026 fiscal year. The committee will review presentations from four specific city departments.

• Construction and Demolition Department FY26 Budget Presentation
• Department of Appeals and Hearings FY26 Budget Presentation
• Buildings, Safety, Engineering and Environmental Department Budget Presentation
• Civil Rights Inclusion and Opportunity budget hearing

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will discuss a proposed ordinance to re‑zone eight parcels on McGraw Street from the R2 Two‑Family Residential district to a Special Development (SDI) mixed‑use district. Several contract extensions and new agreements will also be considered, including waste removal services for the fleet, light‑duty vehicle repairs, a home‑based child‑care grant program, and an after‑hours helpline for unsheltered individuals. The council will also review supplemental appropriations and settlement payments related to prior lawsuits.

• Rezoning of eight parcels (4344‑4302 McGraw St) from R2 to SDI Special Development District (Southwest Fight Club Rezoning)
• Extension of waste removal contract for fleet operations with Birks Works Environmental – total $685,980
• Extension of light‑duty vehicle repair contract with Jefferson Chevrolet Co. – total $2,051,000
• $175,000 grant contract to IFF for Home Based Child Care Start‑Up Grants
• $250,000 emergency agreement with Motor City Mitten Mission for after‑hours helpline for unsheltered individuals

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee, expanded to include all nine City Council members, will hold budget hearings for several city departments. Presentations will be given for the Fire Department, Airport Department, Detroit Transportation Corporation, Department of Transportation, and the Port Authority. Council members may ask questions and provide input, but no final budget approvals are scheduled at this meeting.

• Fire Department budget hearing
• Airport Department budget hearing
• Detroit Transportation Corporation FY26 budget presentation
• Department of Transportation (D‑DOT) budget hearing
• Port Authority FY2025 budget hearing

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will review status updates from council members and city offices, and then consider a series of contract authorizations and grant appropriations. New business includes multiple demolition contracts funded by blight and GHIB sources, as well as increased funding for auto‑theft and medical reserve corps grants. The committee will also receive reports on emergency declarations and highway safety tools.

• Contract No. 6006976 – $2,599,740 blight funding for abatement and alteration of 15401 Grand River Mammoth Building (Homrich Wrecking) – through April 30, 2026
• Contract No. 3081560 – $222,350 GHIB funding for residential demolition at 18715 Grand River Avenue (Inner City Contracting) – through Dec 31, 2025
• Contract No. 6007011 – $2,205,527.10 blight funding for demolition of Residential Group 2.7.2025 A at 18715 Grand River Avenue (Inner City Contracting) – 18‑month period
• FY 2025 Preventing Auto Theft Grant – increase appropriation by $136,424 to cover total grant amount of $3,975,893
• FY 2025 Medical Reserve Corps Grant – increase appropriation to $83,298 (additional $5,114 funding)

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will hold FY2026 budget hearings for the Health Department, the Mayor's Office, Media Services, and the C.H. Wright Museum of African American History. Each hearing includes a presentation and related documents. The meeting also includes a public comment period.

• Health Department FY2026 budget presentation
• Mayor's Office FY2026 budget presentation
• Media Services FY2026 budget presentation
• C.H. Wright Museum of African American History FY2026 budget presentation
• Public comment period

City Council Budget Hearings

The Detroit City Council Budget, Finance and Audit Committee will hear budget presentations from the Housing and Revitalization Department, Detroit Land Bank Authority, and Planning and Development Department for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Housing and Revitalization Department budget hearing
• Detroit Land Bank Authority FY26 budget hearing
• Planning and Development Department budget hearing
• Committee expanded to include all nine City Council members
• Public comment period available

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review updates on existing contracts, property sales, and community funding. New business includes a contract amendment to extend trash‑out and board‑up services for $200,000, a rezoning ordinance for the Southwest Fight Club area, and several sales of city‑owned parcels. The committee will also consider a resolution urging anti‑speculation legislation and reports on land‑bank operations.

• Contract No. 6004378‑A2 amendment to extend trash‑out and board‑up services (total $200,000)
• Southwest Fight Club rezoning from R2 (Two‑Family Residential) to SDI (Special Development) for eight parcels on McGraw Street
• Sale of 15650 W Warren to Dyno Electric Inc. for $40,000
• Sale of 13809 Joseph Campau Avenue to Alibi Studio LLC for $50,000
• Sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren to Yousef A. Ahmad for $14,000

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will approve the meeting minutes and discuss unfinished business on residential parking concerns. It will review several event petitions, including the Grand Slam 2025 at 1526 Broadway St. and the Easter Fun Fest at Lasky Park. The committee will also consider two city contracts—one for $300,000 to maintain mobile command units and another for $123,603.55 for animal care supplies—and authorize grant applications for park and greenway projects.

• Contract No. 6006887 – $300,000 for maintenance and repair of a mobile command unit and specialty vehicles (Macqueen Equipment, LLC).
• Contract No. 6006980 – $123,603.55 for animal care supplies for the Detroit Animal Care Shelter (Rayman Enterprises, Inc. DBA Premier Pet Supply).
• Petition #2025-034 to hold "Grand Slam 2025" on April 4, 2025 at 1526 Broadway St., Detroit.
• Petition #2025-036 to hold "Easter Fun Fest" on April 19, 2025 at Lasky Park and Recreation Center.
• Grant application for the FY 2025 Joe Louis Greenway Parcel Expansion seeking $296,200 state share (total project cost $395,000).

City Council Budget Hearings

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee is conducting budget hearings for several city entities. The body will review budget presentations from the Auditor General, Historical Museum, Zoological Society, and Board of Zoning Appeals.

• FY26 budget presentation for the Auditor General
• Budget hearing for the Historical Museum
• Budget hearing for the Zoological Society
• Budget hearing for the Board of Zoning Appeals

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will discuss a resolution to establish a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies. The body is also reviewing requests for additional FY2026 appropriations for community violence intervention and financial reports from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer.

• Resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies
• Request for additional appropriation for Community Violence Intervention Initiatives in FY2026 Budget
• February 2025 Revenue Estimating Conference Report
• Financial Report for the six months ended December 31, 2024
• Request for legal opinion on General Fund use for Wills and Estate Planning Services

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review and act on several pending items, including a contract amendment, lawsuit settlements, and new policy resolutions. The contract amendment (Contract No. 6005283‑A1) adds $75,000 to the existing $180,000 agreement to extend monitoring of the Good Neighbor Plan for adult‑use marijuana licensees at 309 W. 7 Mile Road. The committee will also consider $75,000 settlements for the lawsuits of Roshawna Bucknor‑Collins and Julius Brown against the City. Additional items include a resolution to create the Climate Disaster Recovery Taskforce and a request for an opinion on tax abatements for urban agriculture.

• Contract No. 6005283‑A1 amendment: $75,000 increase, total $180,000, to extend monitoring of Good Neighbor Plan for adult‑use marijuana licensees at 309 W. 7 Mile Road
• Settlement of Roshawna Bucknor‑Collins lawsuit: $75,000 full payment
• Settlement of Julius Brown lawsuit: $75,000 full payment
• Resolution establishing the Climate Disaster Recovery Taskforce
• Request for an opinion on tax abatements for urban agriculture

City Council Formal Session

The Detroit City Council will refer a series of contracts and resolutions to its standing committees for approval. Key items include several blight‑funded demolition contracts totaling over $7 million, a resolution to create a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies, and a contract amendment adding $75,000 to a marijuana licensee monitoring plan. Additional proposals cover a climate disaster recovery taskforce and an anti‑speculation legislation resolution.

• Contract No. 6007011 – $2,205,527.10 for demolition of Residential Group 2.7.2025 A (Inner City Contracting, LLC) at 18715 Grand River Ave.
• Contract No. 6007012 – $1,861,726.65 for demolition of Residential Group 2.7.2025 B (Inner City Contracting, LLC) at 18715 Grand River Ave.
• Contract No. 6007013 – $1,741,511.31 for demolition of Residential Group 2.7.2025 C (Adamo Demolition Company) at 320 East Seven Mile.
• Contract No. 6007014 – $1,609,963.95 for demolition of Residential Group 2.7.2025 D (SC Environmental Services, LLC) at 1234 Washington Blvd.
• Resolution establishing a proportional funding formula for oversight agencies (Legislative Policy Division).

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will consider status updates on existing contracts, including a $2,599,740 blight demolition at 3033 Bourke Street, and will receive new business items such as a $121,148.50 demolition contract for the Rogell Golf Course, a $43,000 weapons‑detector contract, an ordinance amendment on water cross‑connections, and grant authorizations for sidewalk repair, recycling infrastructure and a $2,196,309 Safe Routes to School program.

• Contract No. 6006976 – $2,599,740 blight demolition/alteration of the Mammoth Building at 3033 Bourke St (through April 30 2026).
• Contract No. 6006994 – $121,148.50 demolition and remediation of maintenance/refrigeration buildings at Rogell Golf Course, 985 E. Jefferson Ave (through March 31 2026).
• Contract No. 3080738 – $43,000 purchase of single‑lane Evolv weapons detectors for 2000 Brush St.
• Proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 19, Article III of the Detroit City Code on water cross‑connections and backflow device inspections.
• Grant authorizations: $500,000 FY 2025 Detroit Sidewalk Repair Grant; $780,000 FY 2024 Recycling Infrastructure Grant (with $195,000 city match); $2,196,309 FY 2025 Safe Routes to School Grant (no city match).

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will meet on March 10, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion of the Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. No other items or public comments are listed.

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will consider an amendment to Contract No. 6004522‑A1, extending a $304,975 ARPA‑funded landlord repair program. It will also review a $160,000 city‑funded toolbank contract, several city‑owned property sales ranging from $11,900 to $16,500, and the approval of easements for electric‑vehicle charging at 10185 Gratiot Avenue. Additional items include brownfield plan terminations and a Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund funding overview.

• Contract No. 6004522‑A1 amendment: $304,975 ARPA‑funded extension for 2nd Floor Apt Program (Southwest Detroit Business Association, 7752 West Vernor Hwy)
• Contract No. 6006958: $160,000 city‑funded toolbank to support Serve Detroit Volunteer Program (Motor City Grounds Crew, 4101 Barham)
• Sale of 19427 & 19435 W Warren to Yousef A. Ahmad for $14,000
• Approval of two easement interests for EV charging at 10185 Gratiot Avenue (Triangle Hardware)
• Termination of the Bellview Brownfield Redevelopment Plan in the East Riverfront District

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee will consider four one‑year contract renewals for the Recreation Summer Youth Program Services, each adding $75,000 to the existing $150,000 contracts. It will also review a petition to hold "The White Dinner Party" at Roosevelt Park on July 26, 2025. Unfinished business includes the status of Council Member Gabriela Santiago‑Romero.

• Petition to hold "The White Dinner Party" at Roosevelt Park, 2380 Dalzelle St., July 26, 2025
• Contract renewal for Rosedale Park Baptist Church (14179 Evergreen Rd.) – $75,000 increase, total $150,000
• Contract renewal for Urban Neighborhood Initiatives (8300 Longworth) – $75,000 increase, total $150,000
• Contract renewal for Fit4Life Health and Wellness, LLC (19522 West McNichols) – $75,000 increase, total $150,000
• Contract renewal for Word In Action Christian Center (19760 Meyers) – $75,000 increase, total $150,000

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold a discussion on the Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF). No specific actions, approvals, or contracts are listed on the agenda. The meeting includes roll call, the discussion, and a public comment period with no items selected.

• Deliberation on the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF)

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold deliberations on the Community Development Block Grant and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund. No other agenda items or attachments are listed. The meeting is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.

• Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund deliberations

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several legal settlements, including a $5.85 million payout to the estate of Margaret Bauer, and consider contract funding increases for litigation and airport condemnation services. It will also hear reappointments to the City Planning Commission and discuss the extension of the DROP program for police officers.

• Settlement of $5,850,000 to Margaret Bauer estate (Case No. 24-000821-NI)
• Contract amendment increasing litigation funds by $2,000,000 (Contract No. 6003505-A5)
• Contract amendment adding $150,000 for pre‑litigation services related to Detroit City Airport (Contract No. 6004656-A3)
• Settlement of $235,000 in Lamonte Jackson‑Gibson and Toriel Dixon lawsuit (Case No. 20-12765)
• Reappointment of Rachel Udabe to the City Planning Commission

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will review a series of financial and audit reports, including the City’s six‑month financial report, large‑event revenue report, earned interest on American Rescue Plan Act funds, and the GM Renaissance Center tax incentive status. New business includes a third interim forensic audit of citywide residential property tax assessments and a February revenue estimating conference report. The agenda lists discussion of these items but does not specify any formal decisions.

• Review of OCFO six‑month financial report for the period ending Dec 31 2024
• Review of Large Events report covering Oct‑Dec 2024 (events with >1,500 attendees)
• Review of earned interest on $826.7 million American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Review of GM Renaissance Center tax incentive status and benefits
• Review of third interim forensic audit of citywide residential property tax assessments (January 2025)

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider a request to accept and appropriate the FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flood Prevention Grant of $1,000,000 awarded by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. They will also review several contract renewals for the Recreation Summer Youth Program, each adding $75,000 and bringing the total contract amount to $150,000. Additional items include a petition to hold “The White Dinner Party” at Roosevelt Park, approval of two easements for the Detroit Charge Ahead electric‑vehicle charging initiative, and resolutions to terminate the Bellview and Stone Soap brownfield redevelopment plans.

• Accept and appropriate the $1,000,000 Jefferson Chalmers Flood Prevention Grant (FY 2024).
• Renew Recreation Summer Youth Program contracts with $75,000 increases (total $150,000) for Rosedale Park Baptist Church, Urban Neighborhood Initiatives, and Fit4Life Health and Wellness.
• Petition to hold “The White Dinner Party” on July 26, 2025 at Roosevelt Park, 2380 Dalzelle Street, Detroit.
• Approve two easements for the Detroit Charge Ahead EV charging initiative at 1940 East Eight Mile Road and 18551 West Grand River Avenue.
• Terminate the Bellview and Stone Soap brownfield redevelopment plans.

Community Development Block Grant

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold an overview, a hearing, and an appeals hearing on the Community Development Block Grant/Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (CDBG/NOF). The meeting will conclude with a public comment period. No specific items or attachments are listed.

• Overview of CDBG/NOF
• CDBG/NOF hearing
• CDBG/NOF appeals hearing
• Public comment (no items selected)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Chapter 4 of the Detroit City Code, expanding the definition of prohibited advertising to cover marijuana and electronic nicotine delivery system products within a 1,000‑foot radius of certain locations. The committee will also discuss the "Trucks Off Our Streets" public health issue and review memoranda on required childcare training for daycare facilities. Unfinished business includes status updates on several emergency demolition contracts funded by blight dollars. New business items present additional demolition contracts and a $420,929.76 contract to renovate the Merrill Fountain.

• Amendment to advertising and signs ordinance to add marijuana and ENDS product restrictions within 1,000‑foot radius
• Discussion item: "Trucks Off Our Streets - A Critical Public Health Threat"
• Memorandum on required childcare training for daycare facility owners and workers
• Emergency demolition contract No. 3081315 for 17870 Arlington, $22,150.00 (100% blight funding)
• Contract No. 6006981 for architecture and engineering services to renovate Merrill Fountain, $420,929.76

City Council Budget Hearings

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hear Mayor Mike Duggan's presentation of the recommended FY26 budget for the City of Detroit. The meeting includes a public comment period, though no specific items were selected for comment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Mayor Mike Duggan's FY26 budget presentation

Rules Standing Committee

The Rules Standing Committee is meeting to discuss a change to Section 10.14.2.1. The proposed amendment would restrict the application of waivers for reconsideration to occur only after a Formal Session concludes.

• Proposed change to Section 10.14.2.1 regarding the Motion to Waive Reconsideration

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Detroit Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will review zoning text amendments, property sales, and opioid settlement contracts. The agenda includes a public hearing on manufacturing zoning and discussions regarding the Renaissance Center's historic designation.

• Public hearing on zoning text amendment for high-impact manufacturing
• Property sale of 19673 John R for $62,725
• Contract for sewer and water main modifications at Junction McGraw ($2,999,999)
• Approval of easements for Detroit Charge Ahead EV charging stations
• Contract for recovery housing operations ($498,528 to $1,387,067)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing requests to hold public events at the Detroit Riverwalk and Curtis Jones Park. The body is also discussing residential parking concerns and city fleet vehicle inventory.

• Petition for 'Sail Detroit' on August 7-10, 2025, at Detroit Wayne County Port Authority and Detroit Riverwalk
• Petition for 'HOOPFEST 2025' on July 18-20, 2025, at Curtis Jones Park
• Memorandum regarding residential parking concerns
• Memorandum regarding city fleet vehicle inventory and policy

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will review several pending legal settlements, including a $600,000 claim for the estate of Bruce Wood, a $500,000 settlement for Tatiana Billings, and smaller settlements for other claimants. The committee will also consider a $25,000 contract to improve telecommunications connectivity for residents. These items are presented for discussion and possible approval.

• Settlement of $600,000 for Darren M. Findling, conservator for Bruce Wood’s estate (Case No. 23-006990-NF)
• Settlement of $500,000 for Tatiana Billings (Case No. 23-006345-CD)
• Settlement of $185,000 for Tanika Anderson (Case No. 20-008755-NI)
• Settlement of $33,750 for Wanetta Reed (Case No. 23-005526-CZ)
• Contract No. 6006481 – $25,000 to Dykema Gossett PLLC for telecom services

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will receive and discuss several reports, including the City’s six‑month financial report for 2024, a large‑event revenue report, and a request for FY 2024‑2025 supplemental appropriations and transfers. Members will also consider memoranda on GM Renaissance Center tax incentives, the Slavery Era Records ordinance, earned interest from the $826.7 million American Rescue Plan Act funds, and a report on cryptocurrency payment authority. The supplemental appropriations request is presented for the committee’s consideration.

• GM Renaissance Center tax incentives memorandum
• Slavery Era Records ordinance information request
• Earned interest report on $826.7 million ARP funds
• Fiscal Year 2024‑2025 Supplemental Appropriations and Transfers Request
• Report on authority to accept cryptocurrency for city taxes

City Council Formal Session

The council will consider a declaration of a local state of emergency for the February water main rupture that flooded multiple streets. It will also review several emergency demolition contracts for residential properties and accept a $1,000,000 Jefferson Chalmers Flood Prevention Grant. Additional items include a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for 2844 16th Street and opioid‑settlement housing contracts.

• Accept FY 2024 Jefferson Chalmers Flood Prevention Grant – $1,000,000 (no match required)
• Emergency demolition contract No. 3076526 – $27,104 for property 17892 Dresden
• Emergency demolition contract No. 3081131 – $17,000 for property 6625 McDonald
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone 15‑year certificate for new single‑family house at 2844 16th Street
• Opioid settlement housing contract No. 6006937 – $498,528 for recovery housing at 445 Ledyard

City Council Closed Session

The Detroit City Council held a closed‑session meeting to consult with attorneys from the City Law Department, the Legislative Policy Division, and the Detroit Police Department. The discussion focused on a privileged communication titled “City of Detroit Reverse Conviction Lawsuit Status Report” dated October 4, 2024. No decisions or votes were recorded.

• Review of the City of Detroit Reverse Conviction Lawsuit Status Report (Oct 4 2024)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing on prohibited conduct for city buses and review multiple demolition and abatement contracts. The body will also discuss requests regarding data center energy requirements, wrong-way driver prevention, and a bill of rights for the homeless.

• Public hearing on amending Chapter 47 regarding prohibited conduct on City Busses
• Contract No. 6006976 for abatement of 15401 Grand River Mammoth Building: $2,599,740.00
• Contract No. 6006812 for 117 bus shelters: $1,883,825.00
• Grant appropriation for Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and B: $1,014,153.00
• Contract No. 6006014 for DPD Victim Assistance Program lease at Hutzel Hospital: $230,010.00

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on three rezoning and certification requests. The body will also review several property sales, a property donation, and a $2,999,999 contract for sewer and water main modifications.

• Contract No. 6006950 for $2,999,999.00 for sewer and water main modifications at Junction McGraw
• Public hearing for rezoning of a parcel bounded by McGraw, 16th, Antoinette, and Stanton Streets
• Public hearing to rezone 6181 Cadieux Rd. to B4 (General Business District)
• Commercial Rehabilitation Certificate request for 16621-16653 E. Warren (Aria Warren, LLC)
• Property sale of 19673 John R to Green Growth, L.L.C. for $62,725.00

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The committee will review the status of two city‑funded contracts—$253,428 for direct‑hire staffing at the Detroit Animal Shelter and $130,000 for vehicle glass replacement services. It will also consider several event petitions, including the Foxglove Summer Series at 257 Leicester Ct, Angel’s Share Home Opener at 440 Madison Ave, a Detroit Grand Prix viewing at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, and Mix Bricktown events at 641 Beaubien St. A presentation on the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix community and operations will be given. The meeting includes routine roll call, minutes approval, chair remarks, and public comment.

• Contract 6006843 – $253,428 to provide direct‑hire staffing for the Detroit Animal Shelter (Diversified Employment Services, Inc., 24151 Telegraph Road, Suite 100, Southfield, MI)
• Contract 6006979 – $130,000 for vehicle glass replacement/repair services (Mostek Paint & Glass Company, 11515 Joseph Campau Avenue, Hamtramck, MI)
• Foxglove Summer Series petition – event on April 24, 2025 at 257 Leicester Ct
• Angel’s Share Home Opener petition – event on April 4, 2025 at 440 Madison Ave
• Detroit Grand Prix Viewing petition – event May 30–June 1, 2025 at Coleman A. Young Municipal Center

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee will consider amendments to three citywide auto‑wash service contracts, increasing funding by $75,185, $60,390 and $11,226.60 respectively. The committee will also review fiscal and policy analyses of the Proposed Capital Agenda for FY 2025‑2026 through 2029‑2030. A Neighborhood Enterprise Zone application for a new single‑family house at 2844 16th Street in North Corktown will be presented for recommendation.

• Contract No. 6005798‑A1 amendment: increase $75,185 (total $156,493) for Downtown Auto Wash, LLC at 1217 Michigan Avenue.
• Contract No. 6005799‑A1 amendment: increase $60,390 (total $137,490) for Star Auto Wash, Inc. at 18401 W Warren.
• Contract No. 6005856‑A1 amendment: increase $11,226.60 (total $67,131.60) for Legends Grand River DBA Grand River Car Wash at 13915 Grand River Avenue.
• Fiscal and policy review documents on the Proposed Capital Agenda FY 2025‑2026 through 2029‑2030.
• NEZ certificate application for construction of a single‑family house at 2844 16th Street, North Corktown.

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee will interview candidates for the BZA and Historic Designation Advisory Board. The body is also reviewing several legal settlements and contract amendments for city services.

• Proposed $15 million increase for UKG Kronos Systems, LLC online HR systems contract (Total: $36,564,592.00)
• Proposed $500,000 settlement for Tatiana Billings v City of Detroit
• Proposed $185,000 settlement for Tanika Anderson v City of Detroit
• Proposed $150,000 increase for Aloia & Associates, P.C. regarding Detroit City Airport condemnation matters
• Proposed $120,000 increase for Creative Day Technologies for audio and video production services

City Council Formal Session

The February 18 formal session will address routine items such as roll call and journal approval, and will consider several contract amendments and settlements referred to standing committees. Notable actions include a $15 million amendment for the city’s online HR system, a $2.999 million blight‑funded sewer and water main project, and multiple settlements ranging from $20,000 to $71,900. Additional items cover auto‑wash service contract increases, bus shelter funding, emergency demolitions, and a petition for the Foxglove Summer Series event.

• Contract 2901809-A3 – $15,000,000 amendment for online HR systems (UKG Kronos Systems, LLC)
• Contract 6006950 – $2,999,999 blight grant for DWSD sewer and water main modifications at 12222 Greenfield Road
• Settlement with Wanetta Reed – $33,750 payment to resolve lawsuit
• Settlement with PhysioFit Rehabilitation Services – $71,900.23 payment to resolve lawsuit
• Contract 6006812 – $1,883,825 to furnish 117 bus shelters (Brasco International, Inc.)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee will hold a public hearing regarding a new ten-year agreement with Comcast of Detroit. The body will also discuss a DDOT 2024 Q4 update and review several emergency demolition contracts.

• Public hearing for Comcast of Detroit franchise agreement (July 29, 2024 – July 28, 2034)
• Proposed ordinance to create City Code misdemeanor offenses mirroring state law
• Contract No. 6006817 for medical supplies from J & B Medical Supply Company, Inc. for $200,000.00
• Multiple emergency demolition contracts with Salenbien Trucking and Excavating, Inc. ranging from $15,278.00 to $33,370.00
• Contract No. 6006993 for demolition of 9 garages with SC Environmental Services, LLC for $104,428.80

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is discussing staffing for the Detroit Animal Shelter and reviewing several event petitions. The body is also considering contracts for equipment repair and reviewing memos on residential parking and city fleet inventory.

• Contract No. 6006843: $253,428.00 for direct hire staffing (Director and Veterinarian) for the Detroit Animal Shelter via Diversified Employment Services, Inc.
• Contract No. 6006915: $90,000.00 for trailer mounted power washer equipment repair service with Eric and Robert Thompson, LLC
• Petition for 'Marche Du Nain Rouge' on March 23, 2025, at Canfield, Cass, Second, and Temple/Cass Park
• Petition for 'Shamrock Fest 2025' on March 15, 2025, at 401 Gratiot
• Petition for 'Grand Circus Park Opening Day Party 2025' on April 4, 2025, at Grand Circus Park East

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee will hold public hearings on rezoning proposals for Toledo Street and for parcels at Burnette Street and West Grand River Avenue. It will also consider a Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a development at 9301 Oakman Avenue and two toolbank contracts totaling $240,000. Additional items include a historic‑designation study request for the Renaissance Center and an anti‑speculation legislation memorandum.

• Toledo St. rezoning: change from R2 (Two‑Family Residential) to R3 (Low Density Residential) at 5807 Toledo Street
• Merit Park rezoning: change from R1 and B2 to B4 (General Business District) for 9715 Burnette Street and 10141 West Grand River Avenue
• Commercial Facilities Exemption Certificate for Stafford House Inc. at 9301 Oakman Avenue
• Toolbank contract $90,000 to Bailey Park Neighborhood Development Corp. for 2200 Hunt Street #411
• Toolbank contract $150,000 to Premier Group Associates LC for 2221 Bellevue Street