Detroit City Council Formal Session
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Edited and summarized by the Detroit - MI Documenters Team
Detroit City Council approved $210.7 million in trash hauling contracts Detroit City Council approved a new district map set to take effect in 2026
Councilmembers appointed Scotty Boman to the Board of Zoning Appeals; approved $210K in trash contracts and an increase in trash collection fees; approved redistricting map 6; voted to preserve the Belle Isle Boathouse; and postponed a vote on a $32K BolaWrap contract for DPD.
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Fred Durhal giving thanks for her work-they served in state legislature together-
When he was in state legislature lost 25% of population-
Redistricting process then was hard-more partisan than what people needed-feels upset redistricting committee didn’t stop partisanship.
Concerned about handicap spots during city meetings- only handicap spots blocked- should have more temporary handicap spots during events.
Detroit absentee ballot fraud massive- “all roads lead to the Board of Elections”-
Discussing representation for his area due to redistricting-feels would be lacking if new districts
“Don’t forget about Hope Village”.
Support Option 6 for redistricting-
Here is link to 2024 proposed maps-
Much about city district changes & a little on trash pick up
No taxes for trash.
no money for Pistons -Gore-they need to learn how to win a game-
Advised of missing files on agenda for some of the line items-
Would love solar power in her area (Fenkell Greenfield).
When going to introduce bills from locking people in their establishments….
Why not more announcements on evening meetings…more notifications.
Continued support of my community block club-
All maps move her neighborhood from city District
Several callers advising of line by line objections and statements
Unable to open file attached to this and it passed with all members voting for.
Member Calloway said should see if can bring in house hire Detroiters.
Doesn’t want our $ going to Warren, MI and mentioned how they treat Detroiters
Member Johnson asked Mr Hamont (?) Detroit companies they reached out to. explained the need of document shredding being a particular size.
Wants to get company names in Detroit so they can reach out to them &talk thru process.
Member Calloway apologized.
Members Waters & Calloway nah on shredding contract (member Calloway also no vote on contract for a Troy company-).
Appointing Scotty Boman to the Board of Zoning Appeals. - law department advised potential of conflict but that doesn’t mean can’t hold both positions-
Law department advised no conflict- approved.
Explore other avenues besides demolition.
Passed-by entire council-
Pro Tem Tate has ? About process for demolition and collections.
Was advised they were provided that over the weekend- Member Calloway request for the public to hear, as they don’t have access—
Mentioned study that showed 30-40 rapes/murders could have been prevented if blighted buildings demolished . Vote for demolition.
Still passed
Public comments discussed-
Detaining device- disabled community concerned-
Understands concerns while trying to improve-
Out goal of to use lethal force-
DPD working with us in task force to work towards training for dealing with people with disabilities.
Wants to meet with police.
Councilman Young—-
“A Bolawrap is better than a bullet.” Advised he recommended to the police.
Ok with postpone while other members learn more.
PRO Tem Tate ok for postponed- no objections-
Easement request.
All passed
Postponed for more outreach last week-
Most want & Responded 72% supportive of modest increase-
Got responses from all zip codes in city-
(Audio issues due to Chair being too tall for microphone).
DPW disputed some of those comments.
Scoring them - options highest is score of 3 then next highest 2nd and next highest 1
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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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