Detroit, MI

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is considering several land-use requests, including a zoning change for a vehicle fabrication site and a brownfield plan for Gardenside Brewing. The body is also reviewing a $490,000 contract for assessment valuation compliance and various street encroachment petitions.

• Proposed rezoning of 5130 14th Street and 2150 Putnam Street to General Industrial or Planned Development for vehicle fabrication
• Public hearing for the Gardenside Brewing Brownfield Redevelopment Plan
• Contract No. 6007829 with International Association of Assessing Officers, LLC for $490,000
• Proposed 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue
• Settlement of $45,000 in the lawsuit Clinton Borders v Liberty Mutual, et al.

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

The committee is discussing several grant applications, including a $2.2 million request for the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Members are also reviewing new contracts for fire equipment and health department billing, as well as various resolutions regarding public safety and city infrastructure.

• Grant application for FY 2025 Justice Reinvestment Initiative for $2,200,000.00
• Contract No. 6007962 for iO4 Gas Monitors and maintenance with MES Service Company, LLC for $400,000.00
• Contract No. 6007922 for Health Department medical billing with AE Insurance LLC for $62,400.00
• Grant application for FY 2026 Michigan Brownfield Redevelopment Program for $820,000.00
• Emergency residential demolition contract for 118 W Dakota with DMC Consultants Inc. for $28,350.00

The committee approved the minutes from July 20, 2026. Most items, including several requests for information and alley vacations, were either moved to new business or scheduled to return on September 14, 2026.

• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 (2-0)
• Moved emergency demolition contract for 118 W Dakota ($28,350.00) to new business (2-0)
• Moved DOJ grant application for Justice Reinvestment Initiative ($2.2M) to new business (2-0)
• Scheduled alley vacation petition for Amir Alkhafaji to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Scheduled alley vacation petition for Soave Enterprise to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Scheduled heat mitigation plan for Detroit Detention Center to return September 14, 2026 (2-0)
• Removed resolution opposing water resource usage for data centers (2-0)
• Moved Michigan Avenue Streetscape Project contract ($6,052,000.00) to new business (2-0)

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

The Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee is discussing several zoning amendments and brownfield plans. The body is also reviewing multiple high-value contracts for sewer repairs and down payment assistance.

• Proposed $25 million contract with Precision Infrastructure for alley sewer repair
• Proposed $5 million contract with DMC Consultants Inc. for alley sewer repair
• Zoning change for 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield from R3 to B4 General Business
• Proposed $180,000 sale of 16 residential homes to Price Rite Investments, LLC
• Public hearing for Neighborhood Enterprise Zone at 1350 Michigan Avenue

The committee recommended several zoning amendments and brownfield plans for formal session approval. It also advanced two alley sewer repair contracts totaling $30 million and a FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan. Several property sales and housing issues were tabled until September.

• Recommended approval of Brownfield Plan for COE II Redevelopment (3-0)
• Recommended zoning change to B4 General Business for 11400 Conner St and 11055 Glenfield Ave (3-0)
• Recommended zoning change to B2 Local Business and Residential for 11 parcels including Temple St and Trumbull Ave (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Commercial Rehabilitation District for Coe Van Dyke 2, LLC (3-0)
• Recommended $5M alley sewer repair contract for DMC Consultants Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $25M alley sewer repair contract for Precision Infrastructure (2-0)
• Recommended approval of FY 2026-27 Annual Action Plan (3-0)
• Tabled Neighborhood Enterprise Zone request for 1350 Michigan Avenue until Sept 17 (3-0)

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

The Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee is reviewing several petitions for community festivals and marches scheduled for August and September 2026. The body is also considering a server infrastructure contract and an amendment for the management of the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre.

• Contract No. 6007536 with Great Lakes Multimedia Supply, Inc. for $781,934.00 for server infrastructure
• Petitions for events including the 28th Annual Caribbean Cultural Festival, Cars at the Station, and Labor Day March
• Amendment #4 to the Professional Services Contract with The Right Productions for the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre
• Proposed ordinance amendment to update the Rental Compliance Ordinance regarding rent escrow administration
• Report on donated assets for park improvements for Calendar Year 2026 Quarter 2

The committee approved the minutes from July 16, 2026, and formally received a report on donated assets used to improve city parks and facilities for the second quarter of 2026. Several event petitions and contracts were moved to new business or tabled until after recess.

• Approved minutes of July 16, 2026 (2-0)
• Tabled memorandum on Rent Escrow Process until after recess (2-0)
• Moved 8 event petitions for August and September 2026 to new business (2-0)
• Moved $781,934 server infrastructure contract with Great Lakes Multimedia Supply, Inc. to new business (2-0)
• Received and filed report on donated assets for city parks Q2 2026 (2-0)
• Tabled Amendment #4 of the Professional Services Contract with The Right Productions until after recess (2-0)
• Tabled memorandum regarding motorcycle gatherings at Roosevelt Park until after recess (2-0)
• Tabled request for Rental Compliance Ordinance amendment until after recess (3-0)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee meets to discuss unfinished business including tax compliance memoranda and a proposed $490,000 contract for property assessment evaluation. New business includes a resolution to approve a two-year contract with the International Association of Assessing Officers and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue in Corktown.

• $490,000 contract with International Association of Assessing Officers for property assessment compliance evaluation
• Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate application for 1728 Michigan Avenue mixed-use apartment building in Corktown

Internal Operations Standing Committee

The Internal Operations Standing Committee is reviewing several legal settlements, board appointments, and proposed ordinances. The body will discuss regulations for crypto ATM machines and potential salary adjustments for Environmental Health Specialists.

• Proposed settlement of $450,000 in Robert Gross v Brenda Weathington and City of Detroit
• Proposed settlement of $145,000 in Lester Macklin v City of Detroit
• Proposed settlement of $24,900 in Chester Adams vs City of Detroit
• Contract No. 6007905 for legal representation by Shermeta, Kilpatrick, & Associates, PLLC for $15,000
• Proposed ordinance regulating crypto ATM machines

City Council Formal Session

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

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

The City Council approved several high-value contracts for digital evidence management and camera hardware from Motorola Solutions Inc. Other decisions included funding for the GOAL Line Program and a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new home in Midtown.

• Approved $12,523,254.11 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for digital evidence management (9-0)
• Approved $4,000,000.00 contract with Motorola Solutions Inc. for camera hardware and software (9-0)
• Approved $2,200,000.00 contract increase for GOAL Line Program services (9-0)
• Approved $225,000.00 contract with Wolverine Solutions Group for printing and mailing (9-0)
• Approved $80,030.00 contract with Tidal Basin Government Consulting LLC for internal auditing (9-0)
• Approved $600,000.00 contract increase for network and voice equipment from Groundwork 0 (9-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for a new single-family house at 4128 Fourth Street (9-0)
• Approved reprogramming of CDBG Annual Action Plan funds for FY 2019-20 and 2025-26 (9-0)

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

• Public hearing on amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Internal Operations Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council Formal Session

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

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

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

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

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Committee of the Whole

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

• Public hearing for amendments to the Bridging Neighborhoods Resolution

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre dos distritos de rehabilitación de propiedades obsoletas y dos solicitudes de rezonificación. También considerará varios contratos, incluyendo una enmienda de $33 millones para la rehabilitación de viviendas públicas, una renovación de $1 millón para asesoramiento de intervención de opioides y cuatro nuevos contratos de planificación de fideicomisos de tierras comunitarias que suman más de $930,000. Además, el comité revisará la venta de 16 casas propiedad de la ciudad por $180,000 y un informe de progreso sobre el Proyecto de Revitalización de Fitzgerald.

• Audiencia pública para establecer un distrito de rehabilitación de propiedades obsoletas para 8547 W Vernor LLC (8547 Vernor, Detroit)
• Audiencia pública para rezonificar 11400 Conner St y 11055 Glenfield Ave de R3 a B4
• Contrato No. 6007459-A1: aumento de $2,000,000 (nuevo total $33,000,000) para que la Detroit Housing Commission supervise la rehabilitación de viviendas públicas
• Cuatro contratos de planificación de fideicomisos de tierras comunitarias: Genesis Harbor ($206,360), Detroit Cultivator CLT ($302,780), Liv6 Detroit ($200,000), North Corktown Neighborhood Association ($222,000)
• Venta de 16 casas residenciales a Price Rite Investments, LLC por $180,000

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

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

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

El comité continuará la discusión sobre las preguntas del presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 para la Oficina del Alcalde y el seguimiento de la audiencia presupuestaria del Departamento de Salud de Detroit. Los nuevos temas incluyen una auditoría de desempeño de la Junta de Comisionados de Policía de Detroit y una solicitud de un análisis fiscal de las reducciones del impuesto sobre la propiedad.

• Estado de las preguntas del presupuesto de la Oficina del Alcalde para el año fiscal 2027 (reincorporadas del 01/07/26)
• Seguimiento de la audiencia presupuestaria del año fiscal 2027 – Departamento de Salud de Detroit
• Auditoría de desempeño de la Junta de Comisionados de Policía de Detroit (junio de 2026)
• Solicitud de análisis fiscal de la resolución propuesta relativa a las reducciones del impuesto sobre la propiedad

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

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

Internal Operations Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Operaciones Internas revisará los contratos para la gestión de evidencia digital y los sistemas de cámaras policiales, así como los acuerdos legales que suman más de $12 millones. El organismo también considerará un ajuste salarial para el Subsecretario Municipal y una propuesta para crear una división de servicios de medios del Concejo Municipal.

• Contrato para la gestión de evidencia digital: $12,215,889
• Contrato para sistemas de cámaras portátiles: $4,000,000
• Acuerdo legal: Aaron Salter v. Donald Olsen ($5,800,000)
• Acuerdo legal: Shaquita Danielle Mack Lewis v. Brent Michael Suhr ($140,000)
• Ajuste salarial del Subsecretario Municipal: $89,700 - $134,600

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

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

City Council Formal Session

El concejo considerará varios asuntos financieros y operativos, incluyendo un contrato de $12,215,889 con Motorola Solutions para un sistema de gestión de evidencia digital para cámaras corporales y en vehículos. También revisará múltiples acuerdos de demandas, un ajuste en el rango salarial para el Subsecretario Municipal (Deputy City Clerk) y una petición para realizar un festival comunitario en agosto. Otros puntos incluyen enmiendas contractuales para el acceso a alimentos para personas mayores, la eliminación de aceite residual y expansiones de la capacidad de camas en refugios.

• Aprobar Contrato No. 6007968 – $12,215,889 para una solución de gestión de evidencia digital (Motorola Solutions) para cámaras corporales y en vehículos
• Aprobar Contrato No. 6007969 – $4,000,000 para hardware que incluye sistemas de cámaras portátiles, sistemas de video en vehículos y licencias de software (Motorola Solutions)
• Acuerdo de Aaron Salter v Donald Olsen – pago de $5,800,000 a la Ciudad de Detroit
• Ajustar el rango salarial del Subsecretario Municipal (Deputy City Clerk) a $89,700 – $134,600 para el año fiscal 26-27
• Aprobar petición para el “Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival” en 4440 Russell St., del 7 al 9 de agosto de 2026

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

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

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Salud Pública y Seguridad revisará una serie de contratos para demolición, servicios públicos y servicios policiales, junto con informes sobre el reclutamiento de bomberos y los costos de los servicios médicos de emergencia.

• Contrato para demolición residencial de emergencia en 3035 Hurlbut ($32,319)
• Contrato para servicios médicos en el Detroit Detention Center ($7,044,420)
• Contrato para uniformes policiales especializados ($275,324)
• Contrato para educación y divulgación sobre reciclaje ($225,000)
• Propuesta de ordenanza para enmendar las zonas de infracción de instalaciones de atención médica

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

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Servicios Vecinales y Comunitarios considerará una solicitud de audiencia pública para zonas de estacionamiento residencial en Second Street y Peterboro Street, revisará una petición para realizar eventos de fin de semana en Monroe Street en Greektown, y evaluará varios permisos de eventos y dos contratos de mejoras de parques, incluyendo un proyecto de $2.5 millones en Cass Park.

• Solicitud de audiencia pública para el Área de Permisos de Estacionamiento Residencial en Second Street y Peterboro Street
• Petición para realizar “Monroe Street Weekends” del 10 de julio de 2026 al 3 de octubre de 2026 en Greektown
• Contrato No. 6007827: $2,500,000 mejoras en Cass Park (remoción de árboles, iluminación, senderos, área de juegos)
• Contrato No. 6007907: $100,000 mejoras en Farwell Park
• Petición para el evento “Party at the Polls” el 25 de julio de 2026 en el City of Detroit Department of Elections

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico está llevando a cabo audiencias públicas sobre certificados de rehabilitación de propiedades obsoletas y un plan brownfield para la reurbanización de Stockbridge Renaissance en 590 East Jefferson, y discutiendo un plan brownfield para el mismo proyecto. El comité también considera ventas de propiedades en 10800 W. Chicago ($15,000) y 13100/13116 Kercheval ($13,550), transferencias de propiedad de la Detroit Land Bank Authority, una extensión de contrato para el desarrollo residencial en North Cork Town, y un contrato para la instalación de unidades de aire acondicionado de ventana ($378,050).

• Audiencias públicas para Certificados de Rehabilitación de Propiedades Obsoletas para 16215 E. Warren Ave. y 590 East Jefferson (Stockbridge Renaissance)
• Discusión y audiencia pública sobre el Plan Brownfield para la reurbanización de Stockbridge Renaissance
• Venta de propiedad en 10800 W. Chicago a 3M Real Estate LLC por $15,000
• Venta de propiedad en 13100 & 13116 Kercheval a C.C.D Construction LLC por $13,550
• Enmienda de contrato (No. 6005921-A2) extendiendo el cronograma para la reurbanización residencial de parcelas vacantes en el vecindario de North Cork Town ($1,000,000 en total)

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

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

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Presupuesto, Finanzas y Auditoría considerará una enmienda al contrato que añade $3,307,450 al contrato del sistema de pago de facturas en línea, IVR y quioscos con Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc. También revisará una enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-27 para los programas CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME y HOPWA financiados por HUD, una resolución sustitutiva que propone reducciones en la tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad, y una solicitud de certificado de Zona de Empresa Vecinal para 105 Delaware Avenue. Se discutirán memorandos adicionales sobre preguntas del presupuesto del alcalde para el año fiscal 27, financiamiento de carreteras bajo proyecciones revisadas del impuesto al cannabis, y el seguimiento del presupuesto del departamento de salud.

• Contrato No. 6005561‑A1 – aumento de $3,307,450 para el sistema de pago de facturas en línea, IVR y quioscos (Diversified Data Processing and Consulting, Inc.)
• Enmienda al presupuesto del año fiscal 2026-27 para CDBG/NOF, ESG, HOME y HOPWA que refleja las asignaciones reales de HUD
• Resolución sustitutiva relativa a reducciones en la tasa de impuestos sobre la propiedad (solicitada por la concejal Angela Whitfield‑Calloway)
• Solicitud de certificado de Zona de Empresa Vecinal para la rehabilitación de una casa unifamiliar en 105 Delaware Avenue en el área de Woodward Seward
• Memorando solicitando información sobre el financiamiento de carreteras para el año fiscal 27 bajo las proyecciones revisadas del impuesto al cannabis

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

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

Internal Operations Standing Committee

El comité está discutiendo varios acuerdos legales y renovaciones de contratos. El organismo también está revisando un acuerdo laboral para Teamsters Local 214 y un aumento en una subvención estatal para defensa de indigentes.

• Acuerdo de $115,000 por Katherine Williams v Anthony Hunter and City of Detroit
• Acuerdo de $75,000 por Shane Michael Radden v City of Detroit
• Contrato para Software de Gestión de Casos de Investigación con Wingswept, LLC por $1,000,000
• Renovación de Servicios de Gestión de Remolques con Professional Account Management, LLC por $455,000
• Aumento de $437,444.31 para la subvención de la Michigan Indigent Defense Commission para el año fiscal 2026

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

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

City Council Formal Session

El Concejo Municipal de Detroit considerará transferencias presupuestarias para un cierre de año sin déficit, una resolución para la reducción de la tasa del impuesto sobre la propiedad y la renovación de un contrato de $1.5 millones para servicios de localización de servicios públicos subterráneos. La reunión también incluye informes sobre el cierre de escuelas y edificios peligrosos.

• Renovación del Contrato 6005339-A2 para la localización de servicios públicos subterráneos ($3.9M en total)
• Resolución Correctiva para la descripción legal de la propiedad en 2300 Gratiot
• Resolución Sustitutiva relativa a las reducciones de la tasa del impuesto sobre la propiedad
• Contrato 6007666 para suministros de MRO y seguridad ($6.75M)
• Contrato 6007665 para suministros de MRO y seguridad ($6M)

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

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

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Salud Pública y Seguridad discutirá asuntos pendientes, incluyendo una propuesta de ordenanza que requiere inspecciones previas a la venta de viviendas unifamiliares y bifamiliares. El comité también considerará múltiples aprobaciones de contratos, incluyendo una enmienda de $46.9 millones para reparaciones del sistema de agua y una renovación de $7 millones para servicios médicos en el centro de detención. Otros elementos incluyen propuestas para una zona de burbuja alrededor de clínicas de salud, una ordenanza que aborda la extralimitación federal y la aceptación de subvenciones para la preparación de la salud pública y mejoras en el transporte.

• Propuesta de ordenanza para requerir inspección previa a la venta para viviendas unifamiliares y bifamiliares (5.5)
• Enmienda al contrato de restauración de agua/alcantarillado por $46.9 millones (6.8)
• Renovación del contrato de servicios médicos en el Detroit Detention Center por $7 millones (6.5)
• Aceptación de subvención estatal de $3.99 millones para el proyecto de transporte de Virginia Park Street (6.14)
• Solicitud de subvención de $2.2 millones de la Iniciativa de Reinversión de Justicia del DOJ (6.12)

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

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Servicios Comunitarios y de Vecindario está revisando una solicitud para establecer zonas de estacionamiento residencial y una petición para eventos callejeros en Greektown. El organismo también está considerando la aceptación de una donación no monetaria para mejoras en parques.

• Propuesta de audiencia pública para Zonas de Estacionamiento Residencial en Second Street y Peterboro Street
• Petición para eventos de 'Monroe Street Weekends' en Monroe Street entre Beaubien y St. Antoine
• Propuesta de donación no monetaria de $300,000.00 por parte de Canfield Consortium para un pasarela elevada, árboles y un aula al aire libre en Brewer Park

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

El Comité Permanente de Planificación y Desarrollo Económico llevará a cabo tres audiencias públicas, incluyendo una propuesta para rezonificar grandes áreas industriales cerca de Glendale y Fullerton de M3/M4 a M2 Industrial Restringido. El comité también revisará asuntos pendientes sobre la política de mitigación de molestias, ventas de propiedades y aprobaciones de terrenos contaminados (brownfields), y considerará nuevos contratos, incluyendo un aumento de $2.5 millones para el programa Motor City Match.

• Audiencia pública para rezonificar propiedades delimitadas por Glendale, Memorial, Fullerton y Southfield Service Drive de M3/M4 a M2 Industrial Restringido
• Distritos de Rehabilitación de Propiedades Obsoletas para 16215 E. Warren Ave (ADH Property 7 LLC) y 1401 Gratiot Ave (Busy Bee Development LLC)
• Aumento de contrato de $2,500,000 para el programa Motor City Match (total $8,000,000)
• Venta de propiedad de 16 casas residenciales a Price Rite Investments por $180,000
• Se solicitó un análisis del desarrollo propuesto en el Butzel Family Recreation Center por parte del Concejal Miller

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

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