Detroit City Council Formal Session
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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
Note-taking by
Craig Notte
Councilmembers approved an almost $5.6 million contract to repair fountain at Hart Plaza; agreed to cost analysis on repairs to fountain at Palmer Park. Councilmembers and DPW discuss the costs associated with proposals for more frequent bulk trash and recycling pick up.
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Heather Alder
Councilmembers approved an almost $5.6 million contract to repair fountain at Hart Plaza; agreed to cost analysis on repairs to fountain at Palmer Park. Councilmembers and DPW discuss the costs associated with proposals for more frequent bulk trash and recycling pick up.
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“Recording in progress”
And Rev Carnel Richardson is on screen but can not be heard-
And Rev Carnel Richardson is on screen but can not be heard-
Didn’t hear several members when roll call still empty 2 just showed up…
Public comments
Public comments
Public Comments- Mr (?) concerned about Belle Isle boat marina shouldn’t be rebuilt cost too much and not for most of Detroiters..also dogs in seater. Market sheds.
Next Miss Betty (?) demanding over paid taxes paid back to her…upset with Duggan and Gilbert..”WANTS $ IN CASH”
Next Miss Betty (?) demanding over paid taxes paid back to her…upset with Duggan and Gilbert..”WANTS $ IN CASH”
Miss Moore- moved her to hotel with move and roaches and messed up plumbing…put her in “more harms way”.
Mr Shelton- ARPA payments- direct payments to residence negatively impacted by COVID 19 in other cities-
Public comments continued-Mr Cunningham ..thanked people for prayers and love while having issues sleeping…has bus passes for anyone ..discussing transportation meeting tonight- thanked Councilmember Young and his mother.
Edith Ford- discussing reparations fund- family had been forced to move by govt…thanked them for setting up reparations committee.
Mr Foster- red tape - 5 block radius of shootings in his community…asking for resources…”can’t punish and criminalize poverty”.
Construction is everywhere but can’t get abandoned building in area.
Construction is everywhere but can’t get abandoned building in area.
Public comments virtual- 19 hands raised!
1st- D2- “state took over Belle Isle” shouldn’t be on our agenda-
“Who’s getting $ from recycling?”
1st- D2- “state took over Belle Isle” shouldn’t be on our agenda-
“Who’s getting $ from recycling?”
Next Hopeful (Miss Hughes)
Asked them to explain 16.1 & 17.11.
ARPA $ being used for properties we don’t own.
? Who owns Hart Plaza?
Member Calloway also wants to know who owns Hart Plaza
Asked them to explain 16.1 & 17.11.
ARPA $ being used for properties we don’t own.
? Who owns Hart Plaza?
Member Calloway also wants to know who owns Hart Plaza
Speaker “Michigan Governor Ignores Black People”- state overtaxed Detroiters 100,000 people illegally lost their homes-
“Pay us back our $600,000,000 “
“Pay us back our $600,000,000 “
More Public Comments- Stephen Hawking- opposition of tearing down Belle Isle boat house-
Historic
Historic
Betty A Varner - asking for continued support for Fenkell corridor-
More senior funding for ramps & walk in showers/tubs.
More senior funding for ramps & walk in showers/tubs.
Linda L city if Detroit retirees-
Hoping they can do something for retirees…10 yrs we overpaid taxes now they want more taxes for higher house assessments
Hoping they can do something for retirees…10 yrs we overpaid taxes now they want more taxes for higher house assessments
Member Young advised him and his office secured millions for retirees
Candice Jones- how can she get free rents and foods like other people?
Wants in on the program free rent free utilities..how can I get in on that?
Pres Sheffield asked her to give her more details on programs she is talking about.
Wants in on the program free rent free utilities..how can I get in on that?
Pres Sheffield asked her to give her more details on programs she is talking about.
Ruby Riley- senior needs roof done- no one has contacted her- Scott Benson is her council member- “all this $ coming into the city, I know I can get a roof.”
Been in my house since 1977 needs some assistance-
Mr Benson- “we have Miss Riley on speed dial “.
Been in my house since 1977 needs some assistance-
Mr Benson- “we have Miss Riley on speed dial “.
Meeko Williams- Reparations Task Force- Miss Anita Bell leaving.. “ Keith D Williams needs to be removed or resigned”..recommend Edith Ford to head task force.
“Detroit will rise from the ashes”
“Detroit will rise from the ashes”
Unto INTERNAL OPERATIONS STANDING COMMITTEE contracts-
Asking 17.1 postponed for 1 week..got more ?? This morning so want to get answers before vote.
Postponed 17.1 1 week
Asking 17.1 postponed for 1 week..got more ?? This morning so want to get answers before vote.
Postponed 17.1 1 week
LAW DEPARTMENT- many lawsuit settlement request no objections
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS-
Member Johnson ? Backlog for 17.11
pub-detroitmi.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ash…
Member Johnson ? Backlog for 17.11
Member Johnson ? Use of funds—-advised Overtime, AI in courts, self help court..
Motion approved no objections.
Motion approved no objections.
Sent back to committee
17.17
Johnson, reso. autho.
Appointing Harvey Santana to the Board of Zoning Appeals. (AWATING RESOLUTION)
To make certain Mr Santana had the time needed
17.17
Johnson, reso. autho.
Appointing Harvey Santana to the Board of Zoning Appeals. (AWATING RESOLUTION)
To make certain Mr Santana had the time needed
17.18
Johnson, reso. autho.
Appointing Scotty Boman to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Confirming no conflict of interest- hold vote for 1 week no objections
Johnson, reso. autho.
Appointing Scotty Boman to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Confirming no conflict of interest- hold vote for 1 week no objections
member Waters ? If out of $ has heard complaints of people not getting paid-
Terri Weems - advised to receive the stipends there is a checklist and everyone who has filed information and is receiving their stipends-if not let us know.
Terri Weems - advised to receive the stipends there is a checklist and everyone who has filed information and is receiving their stipends-if not let us know.
Continuation of approving resolutions-
Now 18.7-seeking to send back to committee sent to council in error. Approved
Now 18.7-seeking to send back to committee sent to council in error. Approved
Lots of $$$ from ARPA funds being used for recreation center improvements and safety.
Discussion on 19.12-19-13 waste removal- member Santiago - residents want weekly trash/recycle/bulk pickup-
Possible fee increase-
Possible fee increase-
$240 to $300 a yr cost for residents possibility—this proposal is less-proposed general fund paying 72% residents pay 28%_ increase waster fee for $10 this summer & each year for 3 yrs. Put in summer taxes with the $240 current fee.
Members Calloway and Young concerned about residential price increase.
Currently residents get Weekly trash removal and bi weekly bulk and recycling removal- at a cost of $240 on our tax bills.
Pro Tem Tate said he can’t support Waste Management . Residents complaining…his bulk (a suitcase) not being picked up just yesterday.
His personal experience.
Asked if it would be picked up or should he just take it in the back. He was advised hit was picked up today.
His personal experience.
Asked if it would be picked up or should he just take it in the back. He was advised hit was picked up today.
Member Santiago wants items sent. Ack to committee and asks other members to reach out to her for any concerns to be worked on together instead of just the chair of the committee.
Survey was sent out to residents who already receive text messages about waste pickup.
They will redo survey to Reach more people.
They will redo survey to Reach more people.
Santiago request survey to add zip codes of respondents.
Was advised can’t back track to surveys already received to get zip code but can be added.
Was advised can’t back track to surveys already received to get zip code but can be added.
President Sheffield asks for a cost analysis of moving services back in house.
Member Calloway added to request.
Member Santiago likes that request.
She doesn’t want in committee but working at will of colleagues.
Member Calloway added to request.
Member Santiago likes that request.
She doesn’t want in committee but working at will of colleagues.
ARPA $ being used for demolition of commercial buildings- member Calloway wants to go after building owners & stop using $ to help them and not residents.
More postponements…
Yet no objections for emergency demolitions listed.
Yet no objections for emergency demolitions listed.
19.43 member Santiago has ? For
Construction and Demolition director Counts-13500 Foley Street, Detroit,
Waiting on DTE to clear- moved back to committee
Construction and Demolition director Counts-13500 Foley Street, Detroit,
Waiting on DTE to clear- moved back to committee
The @FirebirdTavern is having an Opening day celebration April 5th for our @tigers ! Approved
"Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent" located at 4419 Monroe St. on April 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
"Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent" located at 4419 Monroe St. on April 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
@FirebirdTavern @tigers 20.3 repair fountain in Hart Plaza- Calloway is a no due to Palmer Park fountain built in
Young asked if Calloway if motion to fund analysis of cost to fix Palmer Park fountain..she said why doesn’t he. He said it’s her district, she said your council at large! He agreed
Young asked if Calloway if motion to fund analysis of cost to fix Palmer Park fountain..she said why doesn’t he. He said it’s her district, she said your council at large! He agreed
@FirebirdTavern @tigers 20.4- Calloway ? Funding being city and not grant purchase…on agenda says city funding.
They have paperwork changing it to grant funding and will update to show grant funding not city.
They have paperwork changing it to grant funding and will update to show grant funding not city.
@FirebirdTavern @tigers @GreeningDetroit Member Reports-
Members Advising of numerous meetings in the community…member Young shouted out @MikeBonner2010
Members Advising of numerous meetings in the community…member Young shouted out @MikeBonner2010
@FirebirdTavern @tigers @GreeningDetroit @MikeBonner2010 President Sheffield- Neighborhood beautification grant funds now available for block clubs up to $15,000
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In 10 days it will be 50 degrees!
In 10 days it will be 50 degrees!
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The Detroit City Council is the legislative body of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The Council is responsible for the creation of local laws—called ordinances. Additionally they pass resolutions, motions, and the proposed city budget. The full-time council is required to meet every business day for at least 10 months of the year, with at least eight of these meetings occurring at a location besides city hall. The council may convene for special meetings at the call of the mayor or at least four members of council. Areas of responsibility for the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee include, Budget, Finance and the Auditor General.
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