Detroit City Council Formal Session
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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
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.
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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07:26 AM Jan 30, 2024 CST
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And Rev Carnel Richardson is on screen but can not be heard-
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Public comments
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Next Miss Betty (?) demanding over paid taxes paid back to her…upset with Duggan and Gilbert..”WANTS $ IN CASH”
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Construction is everywhere but can’t get abandoned building in area.
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1st- D2- “state took over Belle Isle” shouldn’t be on our agenda-
“Who’s getting $ from recycling?”
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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
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“Pay us back our $600,000,000 “
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Historic
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More senior funding for ramps & walk in showers/tubs.
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Hoping they can do something for retirees…10 yrs we overpaid taxes now they want more taxes for higher house assessments
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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.
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Been in my house since 1977 needs some assistance-
Mr Benson- “we have Miss Riley on speed dial “.
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“Detroit will rise from the ashes”
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Asking 17.1 postponed for 1 week..got more ?? This morning so want to get answers before vote.
Postponed 17.1 1 week
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Member Johnson ? Backlog for 17.11
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Motion approved no objections.
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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
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Johnson, reso. autho.
Appointing Scotty Boman to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Confirming no conflict of interest- hold vote for 1 week no objections
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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.
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Now 18.7-seeking to send back to committee sent to council in error. Approved
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Possible fee increase-
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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.
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They will redo survey to Reach more people.
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Was advised can’t back track to surveys already received to get zip code but can be added.
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Member Calloway added to request.
Member Santiago likes that request.
She doesn’t want in committee but working at will of colleagues.
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Yet no objections for emergency demolitions listed.
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Construction and Demolition director Counts-13500 Foley Street, Detroit,
Waiting on DTE to clear- moved back to committee
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"Firebird Tavern Opening Day Tent" located at 4419 Monroe St. on April 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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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
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They have paperwork changing it to grant funding and will update to show grant funding not city.
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Members Advising of numerous meetings in the community…member Young shouted out @MikeBonner2010
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In 10 days it will be 50 degrees!
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Detroit City Council
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.
City Council members are elected on the same cycle as the Mayor and will be elected in 2021. Seven members represent the seven council districts, while two members are elected at-large.
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