Detroit, MI

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

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

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

City Council Formal Session

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

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

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

City Council Formal Session

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

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

Public Health and Safety Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Neighborhood and Community Services Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Planning and Economic Development Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Internal Operations Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council Formal Session

The City Council is reviewing several items approved through the Recess Procedure, including software licensing, infrastructure grants, and housing assistance. The agenda includes requests for authorization to apply for various federal and state grants and the acceptance of donations.

• Smartsheet software contract increase of $2,955,493.00
• Joe Louis Greenway construction engineering services increase of $500,000.00
• Lead Hazard Reduction grant application for $7,850,000.00
• Freeway trash pick up services contract increase of $400,000.00
• FitCore Equipment donation for Perrien Park valued at $99,982.00

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.

The Detroit City Council approved a $25 million contract for alley sewer repair with Precision Infrastructure, along with a $5 million contract with DMC Consultants for the same project. Multiple legal settlements were approved, including a $450,000 settlement in the Robert Gross lawsuit and a $45,000 settlement in the Clinton Borders case. The council also approved several zoning changes, including rezoning properties at 11400 Conner Street and 11055 Glenfield Avenue from R3 to B4, and approved a Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue.

• Approved $25M alley sewer repair contract with Precision Infrastructure (7-0)
• Approved $5M alley sewer repair contract with DMC Consultants Inc. (7-0)
• Approved $450,000 settlement in Robert Gross lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved $45,000 settlement in Clinton Borders lawsuit (8-0)
• Approved rezoning at 11400 Conner St & 11055 Glenfield Ave from R3 to B4 (6-0)
• Approved NEZ certificate for new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Ave (7-1)
• Approved $6.05M Michigan Avenue Streetscape construction contract (7-0)
• Denied authorization for $2.2M Justice Reinvestment Initiative grant application (1-6)

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)

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)

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)

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

The Internal Operations Standing Committee voted 3-0 to recommend denial of Donna Givens Davidson's appointment to the Detroit Land Bank Authority, sending it to the formal session on September 8, 2026. The committee also recommended approval of several appointments, including Steve Ogden to the Downtown Development Authority and Raymond Lozano to the Land Bank, and approved multiple lawsuit settlements. Several items were brought back after recess for further review.

• Recommended denial of Donna Givens Davidson to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Steve Ogden to Downtown Development Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Raymond Lozano to Detroit Land Bank Authority (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $450,000 settlement in Robert Gross v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $24,900 settlement in Chester Adams v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $3,500,000 settlement in Quick Trans, LLC v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $145,000 settlement in Lester Macklin v City of Detroit (3-0)
• Approved minutes of July 15, 2026 (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

The Budget, Finance and Audit Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send a $490,000 contract with the International Association of Assessing Officers to the Formal Session with a recommendation to approve. The contract provides an independent evaluation of compliance with Michigan law on assessment valuation and supports implementation of a mayoral executive order on ratio standards and transparency. The committee also voted 3-0 to recommend approval of a 15-year Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate for a new apartment building at 1728 Michigan Avenue. All four unfinished business items were brought back to the September 9, 2026 meeting.

• Approved sending $490K IAAO assessment compliance contract to Formal Session (3-0)
• Approved sending 15-year NEZ certificate for 1728 Michigan Ave apartment building to Formal Session (3-0)
• Brought back Gaston Munoz Properties tax memorandum to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back Data Center Tax Revenue Impact Analysis to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back Property Tax Reductions fiscal analysis request to 9/9/26 (3-0)
• Brought back FY27 Mayor's Office Budget Questions to 9/9/26 (3-0)

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.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee voted 3-0 to send multiple demolition and other contracts to formal session with or without recommendation, and approved an ordinance amendment removing adult business definitions. It also concurred with dangerous building demolition findings for numerous properties and deferred two properties.

• Approved sending ordinance removing adult business definitions to formal session (3-0)
• Advanced 20+ emergency demolition contracts to formal session, most without recommendation (3-0)
• Approved $780,000 HRD CAYMC renovation contract (3-0)
• Approved $1.4M increase for Team Pursuit Global CVI services (3-0)
• Approved $962,500 increase for Hand of Hope/L.I.P. CVI services (3-0)
• Approved $327,558.90 tethered drones contract (3-0)
• Concurred with dangerous building demolition findings for 30+ properties (3-0)
• Deferred demolition for 19386 Yonka and 5731 Neff (3-0)

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)

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

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)

Budget, Finance And Audit Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

Internal Operations Standing Committee

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

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

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

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

City Council Formal Session

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)