Public Meetings - Detroit, Michigan

The Internal Operations Standing Committee of the Detroit City Council convened on November 4, 2026, Chair Angela Whitville-Callaway presiding. The meeting included celebratory remarks following the Democratic victories in the midterm elections, interviews for four board reappointments, discussion of a workforce development contract, and referrals of legal matters. Consent Calendar - The committee approved the minutes of the previous meeting by a motion without objection. Public Comments & Testimony - An in-person speaker made unsubstantiated allegations of widespread election fraud in Detroit, targeting city officials and the mayor, claiming they were "cheated in." - Tyson Gersh praised the City Clerk's office for running a fair election and expressed hope for restoring the "rule of law" in the city. - Betty A. Varner, President of the Soda Ellsworth Block Association, asked the council to help community groups pay the $1,500 land use hearing fee required when buying and beautifying vacant lots. - A caller praised a community advocate for providing free transportation to the polls. - A caller questioned the unequal enforcement of vacant building codes on "favored developers" and raised concerns about compliance with federal law (52 USC 2701) regarding the preservation of electronic poll book records. - William M. Davis celebrated the national election results and encouraged higher voter turnout in Detroit. - A caller identifying as "Cunningham" stated he provides free transportation to the polls for seniors and the disabled, endorses no candidates, and asked for respect. - Cindy Dara advocated for approval voting in place of ranked choice, arguing it produces a better consensus of voter will. Board and Commission Reappointments - Sharon Parker (Board of Zoning Appeals): A long-time Detroit resident and UAW member, Parker expressed her desire to continue serving. She noted extensive training provided by the city. The committee moved the appointment to the formal session. - Josephina Ramon (Tenants' Rights Commission): A Wayne State student and Vice Chair of the commission, Ramon detailed her work helping tenants form unions and connecting them to city resources. She requested more formal training. Moved to formal session. - Maria Mohammed (Property Tax Board of Review): A 13-year member of the board, Mohammed described her successful advocacy to raise the household asset limit by $5,000 for the HOPE program to prevent penalizing residents buying side lots for beautification. Willie Donwell, the board's director, praised her experience. Moved to formal. - Jacqueline Robinson (Property Tax Board of Review): Vice Chair of the board, Robinson highlighted its extensive outreach work and suggested codifying the board's community engagement duties into ordinance. She holds an advanced MCAO Level 2 assessor certification. Moved to formal. - Walk-on Reappointments Delayed: Two reappointments from the administration (Tiffany Franklin and John George) were postponed for two weeks after Councilmember Benson insisted on public interviews so the public could see who is serving. Discussion Items - Workforce Development Contract (Item 9.5): The committee discussed a $2 million increase to a contract with Detroit Employment Solutions Corporation for the "Detroit at Work" program. Councilmember Benson praised the program for placing 3,600 residents at an average wage of $32.56/hour, but advocated strongly for tracking and requiring journeyman cards from union partners to ensure long-term career stability. The chair noted an expired tax clearance. The item was moved to formal pending resolution of the tax issue. - Legal Representation and Indemnification (Items 9.6-9.14): Nine related items concerning a police officer and a lawsuit were moved to a future closed session for discussion. A date was not set. - Other Unfinished Business: Three items (Tenants' Rights Commission ordinance amendment, a petition regarding labor practices, and the proposed Detroit First Jobs ordinance) were deferred for two weeks. A significant settlement in a bankruptcy case (Item 9.4) totaling $92,500,000 was moved to the formal session without a recommendation. Key Outcomes - Four board reappointments were moved to the formal city council meeting for approval pending resolutions. - The workforce development contract was moved to formal pending a cured tax clearance. - Nine litigation and indemnification items were directed to a closed session to be determined. - Three unfinished business items were deferred for two weeks. - A $92.5 million settlement was advanced to the formal council agenda. - Walk-on interview requests were deferred two weeks to ensure proper public process. - Chair Callaway and Member Benson delivered celebratory remarks on the 2026 midterm elections, noting the Democratic "trifecta" in Michigan, high Detroit turnout (44-45%), and historic wins for regional millages supporting the Detroit Zoo, Charles H. Wright Museum, and Detroit Historical Society.

On October 30, 2026, the Detroit City Council Committee of the Whole met in the morning to receive an update on unapproved fill used in the city's demolition program. The meeting began without a quorum, then proceeded after enough members arrived. Council President James Tate presided. Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett, Construction and Demolition Director Tim Palazzolo, and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Ali Abazi presented and answered questions from council members. Public comment was taken before the presentation. Public Comments & Testimony - Eight callers joined online; no in-person public comment was recorded before public comment closed. - Betty A. Varner, identified as president of the Soda Elsword Black Association as transcribed, advocated for corridor redevelopment, funding for a $1,500 land-use hearing fee, and playground equipment; she also asked about a Halloween costume event. - Cindy Darrell alleged the city violated the charter by using M1 domain for solar fields and tearing down houses; she called for fencing and public disclosure of dirty dirt locations and criticized tax breaks and nonprofits. - A caller identified as owner Papa/owner Popper criticized the one-minute public-comment limit and called the process corrupt; the caller urged voters to reject millages supported by the committee and made personal attacks against Councilmember Scott Benson. - Tyson Gersh said the city messed this up and argued protocols were overridden by executive order under the Duggan administration; he hoped council would address the issue sincerely and raised concerns about unlawfully issued permits. - William M. Davis encouraged voting, said he was voting straight Democratic and for museums, and called for more investigation into dirty dirt and for polluters, not the city, to pay. - Darren McCliskey focused on cleanup logistics, suggested notices or plaques on affected parcels, fencing for elevated results, and a ground-penetrating-radar and free-testing program for vacant lots. - Another caller made personal attacks and allegations against council members and officials, demanded proper mitigation of contaminated dirt, and threatened to publicize alleged wrongdoing. - Brother Connor/Cunningham offered free rides to and from early voting and described being approached by police while doing voting outreach. Discussion Items - Presentation: In early June 2025, the Office of the Inspector General notified Construction and Demolition that a contractor, Gianga Co. spelled variously in the transcript, may have used unapproved fill. The Law Department assisted; the Detroit Police Department opened an investigation in September 2025 and executed search warrants; OIG and DPD provided more addresses. A second source, Ironhorse in Milford, also allegedly supplied unapproved fill. Total sites in question: 655; 535 were owned by the Detroit Land Bank Authority. - Funding and costs: A $15 million dedicated fund was set aside around December 2025; $8.4 million remained. Staff estimated $11.65 million in remaining work. Expected $3.5 million from the Denman settlement would leave about $290,000 surplus. Staff said the dedicated fund is not used for other demolition functions and other funds remain available. Separate accounts included $8.44 million for the unapproved-fill fund, $8.62 million for abatement and clear-board supplies, and $11.48 million in remaining Prop N funds supporting residential demolition. - Testing and remediation: 587 sites were sampled; about $3.3 million was spent on testing; initial sampling averaged about $5,700 per site. Waste-characterization testing was run on 179 properties. Removal and replacement was completed at 121 sites, 120 public and 1 private, averaging about $26,000 each for about $3 million; additional excavation at 67 sites averaged about $12,000, totaling about $830,000. Total costs incurred to date were about $7.8 million. Staff estimated an average per-property cost of about $34,000; the transcript cites both $34,005 and $34,554. - Tiering: 195 publicly owned tier-one properties were described as presenting elevated risk due to contaminant concentrations and potential vapor migration; estimated remediation cost was $6.7 million. Another 87 tier-two properties had exceedances but lower direct-contact risk; estimated cost was $3.01 million. Eighty tier-one properties were packaged into four groups of 20 for bidding; each group was estimated at $690,000, but bids were not yet locked in. - Private properties: Of 120 private properties, 50 owners approved access, 7 denied, and 63 did not respond. Forty-two had confirmed exceedances with estimated remediation cost of $1.45 million; eight results were pending, with estimated cost of $280,000 if all exceeded. - Process changes: Palazzolo said the city reduced approved native sand and gravel fill sources from 14 to 7, increased inspections from annual to monthly, added city staff to inspections, tests material regularly, and plans to publish results online. Mallett said the Law Department and Office of Contracting and Procurement had corrected surety and document processes and that the city is exploring buying its own dirt and requiring stronger surety or environmental insurance. - Recovery and accountability: Mallett said recovery from Gianga may be difficult because bankruptcy is likely, the environmental insurer is resisting coverage, and the city had no direct contract with Ironhorse. He said the city is pursuing personal and corporate liability against Gianga principals and has referred Ironhorse to the state environmental agency, EGLE, referred to in the transcript as Eagle. He said no evidence so far showed fraud beyond Gianga among demolition contractors. - Public health: Dr. Abazi said the Detroit Health Department's preliminary review broadly supports the city's approach from a public-health perspective, focusing on potential exposure and nearby sensitive populations such as daycares and schools. The department reviewed over four million analytical records; the full report was expected in about 10 days. He stressed that contamination does not equal exposure and that the analysis was preliminary. He said health department experts could later address specific contaminants and potential health harms. - Fencing and access: Most tier-one sites were fenced with orange or soft fencing; staff said only about a dozen remained and should be done by October 30 or the following Monday. Councilmembers McCampbell and Callaway criticized the orange fencing as insufficient and easy for children or pets to enter. Callaway formally requested do-not-enter and no-trespassing signs on all affected properties and said she would put the request in writing. Staff said tarps were limited because they can cause runoff onto neighboring properties. For private properties with no response, staff said administrative warrants, described by Mallett as court orders, would likely be sought by spring if access is not resolved. - Grants and Land Bank: Staff said federal EPA grants are unlikely because the city was the contracting agent; state grant opportunities would continue to be explored but were not guaranteed. Mallett said cost-sharing discussions with the Detroit Land Bank Authority were preliminary. - Council concerns: McCampbell warned that the roughly $290,000 cushion is thin given change-order risk; staff said tier-one remediation costs have ranged from the low tens of thousands of dollars to over $100,000 for one site. Pro Tem Young objected that no Department of Innovation and Technology representative was present and requested one at future meetings; Tate said members should make specific department requests. Key Outcomes - No substantive votes were taken on the contaminated-fill program; the committee received the presentation and staff answered questions. - Staff committed to continue remediation, bidding, outreach, and coordination with the Health Department; a fuller health report was expected in about 10 days. - Councilmember Callaway requested in writing that do-not-enter and no-trespassing signs be posted at all affected properties; staff said they would consider the request. - Staff said remaining tier-one fencing should be completed by October 30 or the following Monday, and administrative warrants would be pursued for unresponsive private properties by spring if needed. - The meeting adjourned by motion without objection.

Consent Calendar - Meeting minutes approved. - Multiple property sales (1003 Lowdale, 12160 Gloverdale, and others) were approved and sent to the formal council session. - Contract 600797 with Detroit Revival Engaging American Muslims for community land trust planning ($298,400) approved. - Various reports were received and filed. Public Comments & Testimony General Public Comment - Eden Bloom (Detroit People's Platform) and Theo Pride (Detroit People's Platform) questioned the process, specifically an NDA blocking the Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) from financial details and the shift to a non-profit (C4) ownership model. - Strong support for the East Riverfront project was voiced by numerous speakers including Emil Boyer (resident), Ronald Smith (District 7 resident), Chip Roadie (Rivertown Detroit Association), Pat McCloskey (Motor City Electric), Johnny Cannon (Joe Lewis Southern Kitchen), Joe Lewis Barrow II (son of Joe Lewis), Claude Molinari (Visit Detroit), Clifford A. Brown, Gina Cavalier (Downtown Detroit Partnership), Charity Dean (Michigan Black Business Alliance), Evans Janice (Real Estate Association of Developers), and Daryl Woods. - Kelly Tyrrell (Black Women Boaters Club) expressed conditional support, urging the preservation of Riverside Marina. - Nicole Small and Taron Haynes (who identified himself as a NAC member) strongly criticized the process. Haynes stated the NAC was denied access to financial documents and meeting recordings, alleging violations of the NAC's charter. - Concerns about scope, equity, and process were raised by Sahira Amai, Chedante Smith, William M. Davis (Detroit Active Retired Employee Association), Luella Pizzuti, and Tyson Gersh. Public Hearing 1020: Obsolete Property Rehab (New Center 2nd Ave) - Darren Kilgore and Miata Richardson (SCL Supportive Services) presented their $1.9 million project at 7601 2nd Avenue. The project seeks a 12-year PA146 tax abatement for a commercial rehab creating 20-25 permanent jobs and an estimated $333,865 in net fiscal benefit. Public comment was overwhelmingly supportive of the Black husband-and-wife team. Public Hearing 1040: RenCen Transformational Brownfield Plan (TBP) - Supporters included the Mayor's Office (Brittany Hoskew), developers (Ken Allen), labor (Adam Majestic), clergy (Pastor Mo), and residents (Seth, Rod Hardeman, David Lilly). They argued it is a generational opportunity to create a world-class riverfront, providing massive job creation and a significant increase in city tax revenue (from $700K/year to $10M/year). - Opponents and Skeptics included residents, transparency advocates, and NAC members. Kelly Tyrrell and Tracy opposed demolishing the iconic RenCen towers. Clarice Cochran and Allie Chemistry criticized the corporate tax incentive model. Cindy Dara and Luella Pizzuti demanded stronger accountability for developer commitments. Clara DeCastro raised detailed technical questions about the TBP structure. Discussion Items New Center 2nd Avenue - Approved with minimal discussion; Chair Johnson noted her desire for similar projects on the east side. Renaissance Center / East Riverfront - Presentations: - Brian Vosberg (DEGC/DBRA) explained the $300M TBP (state tax capture only, 20-year term) meets the state cap with Phases 1 and 2. - David Howell (DEGC) detailed the "But For" analysis. The project is un-financeable (DSCR of 0.77) without the full incentive stack ($548M), which brings the DSCR to 1.2. The city is projected to receive $301.9M in net fiscal benefit over 30 years, including a $95M PILOT payment. - Justin Barry (Bedrock) confirmed Bedrock and GM are donating $1.25B to a new non-profit (C4) that will own the project. No development fees or tax deductions are being taken. A $43.5M CBA package was negotiated with the NAC. - Council Deliberation & Questions: - Councilmember Santiago Romero asked about the loss of Utility Users Tax (UUT) and clarified the $95M pilot includes $5M going to an affordable housing trust fund. - Pro Tem Young requested granularity on the economic impact (GDP, indirect jobs, revenue sharing). - Chair Johnson pressed the Law Department and PDD on NAC transparency. Brian Coe (Law) defended the NDA and stated the CBO process was fully compliant. Edwina King (PDD) defended the NAC's internal negotiations. Johnson stated her intention to have council earmark all pilot funds. - Councilmember McCampbell confirmed Bedrock will receive no management or development fees from the non-profit. - Councilmember Benson calculated the Net Present Value (NPV) of the incentives ($150M) vs. the benefits ($100M), requesting a full NPV analysis for the next meeting. Key Outcomes - Line Item 5 (New Center 2nd Ave PA146): Approved and sent to formal council session. - Line Item 7 (RenCen TBP & incentives): The public hearing concluded. The item was ordered brought back on November 12, 2026 for further deliberation alongside the formal CBA presentation. A full NPV analysis of the deal for the city was requested. - Unfinished/New Business: Several property sales approved, various reports and contract awards adopted.

The Detroit City Council Neighborhood Community Service Standing Committee met on October 29, 2026, with Council President Pro Tem Coleman Young presiding, and Councilmembers Scott Benson and Renata Miller present. The committee addressed public comments, unfinished business, new business items, and member reports. Public Comments & Testimony - Betty A. Varner, President of the Soda Ellsworth Black Association, urged seniors to review their Medicare Advantage insurance for upcoming 2027 changes, and requested funding for her association's corridor, park, and a $1,500 land use hearing fee. - Dante Smith objected to solar farms on private land using eminent domain, called for a comprehensive plan for contaminated soil removal, criticized new housing construction as unaffordable for residents earning under $30,000, and opposed a reported $500 million in subsidies to developer Dan Gilbert. - Ruben Crow alleged election irregularities involving Janice Winfrey and stated he had reported them to President Donald Trump, adding that federal investigations were imminent. - William Davis advocated for expanding the green task force, increasing clean energy use, and improving air quality, and encouraged voter participation. - Cindy Dara was called but did not respond and was dismissed. Unfinished Business - Line item 5.1: Amendment to contract for income tax preparation services with Accounting Aid Society, extending the contract period to September 2027 and increasing the amount by $203,570 to a total of $417,286. The item was brought back TBD (to be determined) due to ongoing discussions with the law department regarding a credit issue. - Line item 5.2: A memorandum regarding follow-up on GSD's park lighting and camera surveillance technology contract was received and filed without objection. - Line item 5.3: A memorandum requesting transfer of the Butler Family Center parking lot from PDD to GSD was brought back in one week to allow GSD additional time. New Business - Line item 6.1: Petition from Downtown Detroit Partnership/Detroit 300 Conservancy to hold the 2026 Cadillac Winter Market and Cadillac Lodge in Cadillac Square Park from November 11, 2026 to January 3, 2027, with setup beginning October 9, 2026 and teardown by January 31, 2027. The item was sent to formal session with a recommendation for approval. - Line item 6.2: Petition from The Parade Company for the Strategic Staffing Solutions Turkey Trot on November 26, 2026, 7-11 AM, with setup November 25 and teardown same day. Sent to formal session for approval. - Line item 6.3: Authorization to submit a $500,000 grant application to the Gilbert Family Foundation for FY2027 Detroit Community Initiatives grant for homeless and family services. Sent to formal session for approval. - Line item 6.4: Authorization for a $5,000 grant application to the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for River Rouge Greenway Wayfinding was removed from the agenda, having been approved in a previous session. - Line item 6.5: A memorandum from Council President James Tate requesting a report on the Gateway to Freedom monument was brought back in two weeks. Member Reports - Councilmember Benson reminded residents to vote on Election Day and urged support for three regional assets on the ballot: the Detroit Zoo, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, and the Detroit Historical Society. - Councilmember Miller gave a negative report (no items). The meeting then adjourned.

The Budget, Finance, and Audit Standing Committee met on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with Chair Denzel Anton McCampbell presiding. Councilmember Letitia Johnson was present, and Councilmember Mary Waters arrived later. The committee approved the prior minutes, heard public testimony, reviewed six FY2027 budget implementation items, and acted on contracts and memos. No agenda or minutes were available in the source material; this summary is based solely on the transcript. Consent Calendar - Minutes of the October 21, 2026 meeting were approved by unanimous consent. Public Comments & Testimony - Clara DiCastro, a District 6 resident and urban planner who assists community groups with the CBO process, asked the committee to review how the utility users tax would affect the 30-year PILOT proposals, asserted that the Renaissance Center and River East would not contribute to the police fund, requested a parcel-by-parcel breakdown of River East’s $78.5 million property tax abatements, and called for council oversight of financial documents before voting. - Reuben Crowley Jr. alleged voter fraud involving a 105-year-old resident and other named individuals, accused named officials of being 'cheated in,' and asked federal authorities to investigate Detroit voting records. - Joanne Warwick complained that she had not received answers about boarding up houses, criticized Land Bank and council staff, and stated that the Fast Track Land Bank Authority Act means the Land Bank should not be commandeering private property. Chair McCampbell responded that his staff had replied multiple times, asked her not to call staff ignorant, and said Councilmember Santiago Romero answered her on Monday. - Brother Cunningham encouraged voting, said he had given 10 people rides to vote, and promoted free rides to the polls through Warriors on Wheels Disability Group. - Ms. Hughes said line item 7.2 involved misappropriations of funds, called for auditor general and inspector general review and performance evaluations for all pilot programs, noted the general fund decline from 7.9 to 'four point something,' and urged voters not to support tax-raising millages. - Jadante Smith, the last public commenter, urged voting for any party, called for specific ordinances instead of cherry-picked enforcement, raised concerns about contaminated sites and called the Chronos concrete project an environmental catastrophe on 70 acres, supported downzoning with buffers, and asked council to inventory city-owned properties and their condition. Discussion Items FY 2027 Budget Implementation Discussion No. 6 — General Services Department, Parks, and Sustainability - Item 179: $130,000 for one Office of Sustainability FTE. Director Crystal Perkins said the funds were transferred and reflected in FY27, the position is posted, and it is expected to be filled within 30 days. Vice Chair Johnson noted the office will have four FTEs, with two additional FTEs still identified as needed. - Item 183: $40,000 for the Historic Fort Wayne feasibility study. Funds were allocated and encumbered; the scope of work is out for bid through OCP and expected to close within 30 days. Perkins estimated up to six months to execute a contract and roughly three additional months for the study. - Item 187: $4.5 million for the Brennan Recreation Community Center. The project is on schedule for an October 27 completion; the city-funded contract should come before council before or during recess; the pool is expected back next season; programming data from prior community engagement is available. Chair McCampbell shared that about 40 Cody High students wanted more safe gathering spaces. - Item 199: $200,000 for the Kimini Park water project. Funds are allocated but not yet encumbered; community engagement on water amenities is ongoing before the RFP is issued. - Item 202: $7,500 for gazebo roof repair at Hyde Park. The repair is completed and invoiced, and the gazebo was used for a community celebration. - Item 206: $41,000 for capital improvements at Eliza Hall Park, also referred to as Eliza Howell Park. Funds are allocated but not encumbered; staff are working with Sidewalk Detroit on community engagement before purchase and installation. - Directors also said recreation centers are being positioned as resilience hubs, with 20-plus community-based hubs, heating/cooling center alerts, a possible air purification partnership, and staff training curriculum developed; training at rec centers is expected to begin next year. Unfinished Business and New Business - 6.1, a utility audit request from Member Waters, and 6.2, a follow-up to the October 8, 2026 BFNA FY27 discussion, were both held for one week. - 7.1: The committee considered a zero-dollar contract and amendment with Paymentus Corporation, located in Charlotte, North Carolina, for the online treasury payment platform. Treasurer Valeria Goldie explained that the original contract was approved July 2, 2024, for five years through July 1, 2029, and that an internal system error misstated the duration and dates; a correction letter would be issued. After a motion to reconsider due to the agenda typo, the committee approved 7.1 as amended and sent it to formal session with a recommendation to approve. - 7.2: The FY2024–25 year-end closed transfers and budget amendment report was held for three weeks. Vice Chair Johnson asked the administration to provide information about Riverside Marina fund transfers. - 7.3: The Neighborhood Enterprise Zone certificate request was revised from two houses to one house at 9125 Cameron; staff confirmed the parcel is in the Oakland Caniff NEZ. Detroit Cultivator Community Land Trust proposes a permanently affordable homeownership model at no higher than 80% area median income; construction cost is $475,000, the subsidized sales price is $199,000, and funding comes from IFF, the Knight Foundation, and city funds. The house is approximately 1,200 square feet with three bedrooms and two full baths. Vice Chair Johnson strongly supported the project and asked about the affordability gap; Jerry Ann Hebron said building multiple units at a time will reduce costs. The committee amended 7.3 to strike 9131 from the line item and sent it to formal session with a recommendation to approve. - 7.4, citywide pilot program inventory/performance evaluation/fiscal impact; 7.5, pilot ordinance modification for occupied workforce housing redevelopment; 7.6, Auditor General claim award authority questions; and 7.7, follow-up to the October 21, 2026 BFNA FY27 discussion, were each held for three weeks. Vice Chair Johnson asked that 7.5 address the workforce housing concerns raised, including AMI targeting, in addition to streamlined compliance. Member Reports - Councilmember Mary Waters said she arrived late from a breast cancer awareness luncheon; city employees had registered but had to return to work, and she plans to expand the event next year. - Chair McCampbell reported that about 40 Cody High students took part in a participatory budgeting simulation and raised youth mental health services, safe spaces, traffic safety/speeding, and concerns about vapes and advertising. He reminded residents to vote by Tuesday, November 3, and to return absentee ballots through drop boxes or the clerk’s office. - Vice Chair Johnson had no report but told Member Waters about the community land trust project approved as item 7.3. Key Outcomes - Minutes of the October 21, 2026 meeting were approved by unanimous consent. - The six FY2027 budget implementation updates were received by the committee; no vote was taken. - Items 6.1 and 6.2 were held for one week. - Item 7.1 was reconsidered, amended, and approved to be sent to formal session with a recommendation to approve. - Item 7.2 was held for three weeks, with a request for Riverside Marina transfer information. - Item 7.3 was amended to reflect one address and sent to formal session with a recommendation to approve. - Items 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, and 7.7 were held for three weeks. - All votes were by voice/no objection; no roll-call votes were recorded. - The committee adjourned after member reports and an early-voting reminder.

The Detroit City Council Committee of the Whole met on October 28, 2026, beginning at approximately 10:01 a.m. A quorum was present. The meeting covered unfinished business, public comment, new business from the Law Department and Legislative Policy Division, and members' reports. Public comment was scheduled to close at 10:03 a.m.; 10 virtual callers spoke for up to 90 seconds each. No agenda or minutes were available, so this summary is based solely on the transcript. Consent Calendar / Opening Actions - The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes without objection. - No chair remarks were offered. Unfinished Business - 5.1 Status of Office of Contracting and Procurement Contract No. 600 514-82 – Amendment No. 2: This is a 100% city-funded contract amendment to increase funding and expand the pool of qualified Detroit applicants for jobs in skilled construction trades and other high-growth jobs. A council member said answers to earlier questions were in the morning package; Member Miller said she did not have the packet and moved to bring the item back in one week. The motion passed without objection, and staff were asked to get her a copy of the answers. - 5.2–5.10 Law Department items: Item 5.2 is the status of legal representation and indemnification for Police Officer Beverly Jones in the lawsuit Kiana Wilson v. City of Detroit. With no Law Department representative present, Member Benson moved to bring items 5.2 through 5.10 back in one week, citing a scheduled meeting with the Law Department. The motion passed without objection. - 5.11 Customer service and operating standards for small businesses: Member Miller moved to receive and file the memorandum; the motion passed without objection. Public Comments & Testimony - Dr. Denise Darnell: Raised a traffic safety issue at Oakland International Academy, a second- through eighth-grade school on Conan near Hamtramck Drive. After a street repaving project, a 'no left turn' sign prevented school buses, parents, and staff from legally entering the parking lot, forcing buses through neighborhood streets. She asked the city to remove the sign and requested a DPD squad car at Conan and Hamtramck Drive between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. until the sign is removed, working with DPW. - Tyson Gersh: Criticized BSEED (referred to as 'B seed'/'BC' in the transcript) for issuing permit approvals for Northern Landing applications despite zoning nonconformities, no variances, and pending court cases; referenced OIG investigations and alleged BSEED lied to council in writing. He urged council to enforce rules, hold BSEED accountable, and exercise oversight. Member Miller responded that BSEED has failed residents, that she will continue looking into the allegations, and that there has been no oversight or compliance for six years. - Call-in user two: Asked why the Rosa Parks Transit Center and Jason Hargrove Center grounds are not washed down daily, citing garbage and difficulty for disabled users; also asked why BSEED inspection and compliance reports are not available to council members, alleged discriminatory treatment, and said the city allows landlords to retaliate when ticketed for noncompliance. - Betty A. Varner: President of a local block association (transcribed as 'Soda Elseware' and later 'Sodells World Block Association'), asked the council and administration to help find money for redevelopment of the 'Fanko Corridor'/'Finkel Quarter,' saying residents want to spend money in their own neighborhood. She requested help with a $1,500 land-use hearing fee and playground equipment if permitted, adding that the association is not asking for a handout. - Cindy Dara: Cited the sign ordinance and asked whether a permit had been issued for a large sign, saying it should never have been permitted and should be removed. She also raised concerns about property tax overvaluation, millages since 2006, the need for better fiscal oversight, and opposed surveillance/camera spending. - Clara DeCastro: An urban planner and District 6 resident assisting community groups with the Rensen and River East CBO process. She said DEGC cited an NDA with a developer to withhold the full 'but for' analysis owed to NAC members under city code, and that Mr. Howell admitted project visitor-spending numbers were distorted. She asked the committee to direct the Law Department to answer overdue FOIA request 2604800 and release documents, including the project pro forma, for proper oversight. - William M. Davis: Asked the city to do more to coordinate and assist small businesses, including Detroit-based businesses such as First Independence Bank, and urged reducing paperwork for opening and maintaining businesses so more dollars stay in the local economy. - Mr. Cunningham: Asked council members to pray in the Holy Spirit and shared a phone number; no specific legislative request was made. - Ruben Crawley: Alleged election cheating in Detroit elections and called Council Member Benson a scoundrel. The chair admonished him, said he would lose his time if he called anyone out of their name, and moved to the next caller. - Ronald Foster: Urged the council to obtain actual authority over matters brought before it, saying directly elected officials and Black and brown residents should be making decisions. He accused council of viewing his participation as a 'hustle' rather than as a passionate resident and owner, and asked the body to restore public trust. New Business – Law Department - 6.1 Settlement – Greenfield and Nine Mile Medical Center, PLLC, and the Civil Law Firm Jerome Anderson v. City of Detroit: $4,000 settlement; Case No. 26-05-G, L26-8343, SVD A2000. The Law Department identified the affected department as D dot (DDOT). Member Benson asked the clerk to identify the defendant department on future agendas. The item was moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.2 Settlement – Patrick Amos v. City of Detroit: $30,000 settlement; Case No. 25-00567-NI, L25-7833, SVD A2000; also identified as a DDOT matter. The item was moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.3–6.7 Legal representation and indemnification for retired investigator Dale Collins: Five matters involving Bernard Howard as plaintiff against Dale Collins. Law Department representative Graham Anderson asked for items 6.3 through 6.7 to be removed because they were mistakenly referred to internal operations and should have been voting-action matters for a closed session. The committee removed them without objection for future closed-session scheduling. New Business – Legislative Policy Division - 6.8 Family Court Awareness Month resolution: Resolution establishing November as Family Court Awareness Month, requested by Council President Pro Tem and attached to the agenda. Moved to formal with a recommendation for approval without objection. - 6.9 AI and Innovation Technology Task Force report: Report from Council President Pro Tem Young to establish the AI and Innovation Technology Task Force. Member Benson noted the actual resolution was not attached; LPD said it had been submitted but not attached. The item was moved to formal pending receipt of the resolution, without objection. Members' Reports - Member Benson: Reminded the public that election day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026; urged support for city assets on the ballot, including the Detroit Zoo, museums, and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. He said Detroit's turnout is about 20% (two out of ten registered voters), called that 'not good,' and encouraged early voting, drop boxes, absentee ballots, or in-person voting. - Member Miller: Invited residents to the District 5 community engagement meeting that evening at Butler Family Center, 7737 Kirchhoff, from 6 to 8 p.m., with CREO and procurement staff speaking on how to become a city vendor, in partnership with Genesis Hope. - Chair: Called the 20% turnout statistic unacceptable, invoked the history of voting rights, thanked City Clerk Janice Winfrey for her work, and announced a November 9 event at Mount Beulah, 20056 Cherry Lawn, at 8 a.m. Key Outcomes All actions were taken by unanimous consent (no objections heard). - Minutes approved. - Item 5.1 postponed for one week. - Items 5.2 through 5.10 postponed for one week. - Item 5.11 received and filed. - Settlements 6.1 ($4,000) and 6.2 ($30,000) moved to the formal agenda with recommendation for approval. - Items 6.3 through 6.7 removed and rescheduled for a future closed session. - Resolution 6.8 moved to the formal agenda with recommendation for approval. - Item 6.9 moved to the formal agenda pending receipt of the resolution. - The meeting adjourned without objection after members' reports.

The Detroit City Council held a formal session on October 27, 2026, beginning with an invocation by Dr. Herbert B. Robinson Jr. and presentations of the Spirit of Detroit Award to 106-year-old Mother Julia Esau and her daughter Bernetta Esau. The council heard a detailed annual report from the Green Task Force, debated and voted on property tax PILOTs for two housing developments, and approved numerous resolutions, including a waiver to expedite those PILOTs to avoid foreclosures. The session also included public comments on property taxes, police oversight, solar farms, and election integrity. Consent Calendar - The Green Task Force annual report, presented by Councilmember Scott Benson and subcommittee chairs, was received and filed without objection. The report highlighted progress on sustainability, including solar installations, recycling, composting, complete streets, and climate action. Key recommendations included increasing Office of Sustainability FTEs, creating a sustainability revolving fund, and adopting a complete streets ordinance. - Multiple routine resolutions from standing committees were approved without objection, including items from Budget Finance Audit, Internal Operations, Neighborhood Community Services, Planning and Economic Development, and Public Health and Safety standing committees. Public Comments & Testimony - Corey Pope requested support for his organization Key Way to the Kids, which provides youth sports and rights-of-passage programming, and asked for access to indoor spaces. - A speaker (unidentified) reported offering free rides to polling places and expressed concern about being stopped at transit centers, seeking clarification on legality. - Charl Williams criticized Detroit Police Department funding and alleged fraud in housing vouchers for non-citizens, calling for a hiring freeze and accountability. - Tanya Wells detailed violations of the city's rental ordinance and the right to counsel, stating she and her family were wrongfully evicted while in the hospital, and urged enforcement of existing rules. - Adrian Tines reported ongoing pest infestations and safety issues at 375 West Grand Boulevard, alleging harassment and illegal eviction attempts by the owner. - Barbara Logan and several others demanded restitution for overassessed property taxes, stating that decades of over-taxation have caused home loss and that the city has not addressed the issue. - John D. Laslow vehemently opposed demolition of the Renaissance Center, calling it terrorism and threatening civil unrest if the building is destroyed. - Ronald Foster encouraged voting and expressed optimism about black and brown leadership in government. - A speaker from Southwest Detroit Community Benefits Coalition supported the Bridging Neighborhoods resolution for Delray residents affected by the Gordie Howe International Bridge, emphasizing the need for resident engagement. - Iman (Dream of Detroit) urged council to pass a resolution supporting free and fair elections, inviting members to a nonpartisan get-out-the-vote event. - Virtual callers raised concerns about the solar farm eminent domain process, mistreatment at Sinai-Grace Hospital, property tax reform, the Renaissance Center, and election security. Discussion Items - Green Task Force Annual Report: Subcommittees on Water and Green Infrastructure, Transportation and Mobility, Recycling, Organic Recycling, Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy, and Climate Action presented priorities. Topics included stormwater management, complete streets ordinances, curbside recycling expansion, composting pilot expansion, building energy benchmarking, residential solar (especially plug-in solar), and climate action planning. Councilmembers expressed support, with several committing point persons from their offices. - PILOT Reconsiderations (Line Items 4.1–4.4): Council reconsidered property tax PILOTs for 634 Prentice (fully occupied, 100 units) and Hyde Park (236 units, also fully occupied). Councilmember Letitia Johnson criticized the lack of detail and unequal access for individual homeowners, calling for comprehensive property tax reform. Councilmember Angela Whitfield-Callaway objected to the need, noting the properties are not tax delinquent and the PILOTs are a “want” not a “need.” Councilmember Mary Waters supported modifications to the PILOT ordinance. After debate, the council approved the PILOTs (motions passed despite objections). Councilmember Benson then moved to suspend council rules to attach a waiver (bypassing the standard four-day delay) to prevent foreclosure of the properties. The rule suspension passed (one objection from Callaway), and the waiver was attached to line items 4.2 and 4.4. - Police Uniform Contracts (Line Items 19.1 and 19.2): Councilmember Callaway objected to contracts with out-of-state companies (Livonia and Lexington, Kentucky), arguing that Detroit-based Alley Brothers should receive the business despite capacity concerns. The administration explained that three contractors were needed to meet capacity and that local outreach was conducted. After objections from Callaway, Miller, McCampbell, Johnson, and Waters, both contracts failed. - Reading Crisis: Councilmember Callaway announced Detroit's literacy crisis (14% of third graders reading proficiently) and requested a resolution urging DPSCD Superintendent Nicolai Vitti to allocate $8.7 million for school libraries. The council approved the assignment to LPD to draft such a resolution. Key Outcomes - Green Task Force Report: Received and filed unanimously. - PILOTs (634 Prentice and Hyde Park): Approved after reconsideration, with waivers attached to expedite implementation before the November 1 deadline. The council also directed LPD to draft an amendment to modify the PILOT ordinance based on concerns raised. - Police Uniform Contracts (19.1 and 19.2): Failed due to multiple objections; other items in the block were approved. - NCAA Special Event Ordinance (20.1): Passed on third reading (roll call vote: 7 yes, 0 no). - Formal Session Rescheduling: The council approved moving the November 3, 2026 formal session to Friday, November 6, 2026, due to Election Day. - Zoning Text Amendment (Joe Louis Greenway): Introduced and set for public hearing on November 19, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. The amendment includes downzoning and is one of the largest rezoning efforts in city history. - Revenue Sharing Feasibility Study: Referred to the Planning and Economic Development standing committee for legal analysis on conditioning land conveyance with tax abatement revenue sharing requirements. - Resolutions on Elections and Other Matters: A resolution supporting free and fair elections was approved. Multiple grant-related resolutions (20.13–20.24) were approved with waivers. - Supplemental Checks for Retirees (17.24): Approved with a waiver. - Assignment to LPD: Councilmember Callaway's request to draft a resolution regarding the $8.7 million reading crisis funding was approved.

On Monday, October 26, 2026, the Detroit City Council Public Health and Safety Standing Committee convened dangerous buildings hearings. Councilmember Gabriela Santiago Romero chaired, Councilmember Denzel McCampbell served as vice chair, and Councilmember Mary Waters was excused. Legislative Policy Division staff stated the hearings were legally required administrative appeals for approximately 45 buildings on the dangerous buildings list; the chair noted about 30 properties were before the committee. BSEED Assistant Chief Dilip Patel and Dangerous Building Clerk Devon Perry presented files, and City Government Affairs representative Evan Doherty explained the demolition deferral process. No agenda or minutes were supplied with the transcript, and some address spellings are uncertain because of audio quality. Public Comments & Testimony Properties Concurred for Demolition - 7045 Callahan: Attorney John Dallow, with Corey Levin and Noah Nicholson, appeared for owner Cummingsmore Graphite. They stated the owner intended to demolish, was under a purchase agreement with a demolition contractor, and had received a letter of intent that day; if the sale did not close, the owner would demolish. The committee concurred with demolition and asked them to send the contract or quote to BSEED. - 1805 Eason: Owner Andrew Chisholm said the house suffered fire damage in May after he bought it at auction and before insurance was in place. He initially asked for time, then agreed to demolish the property himself. The committee concurred with demolition and told him to email BSEED within two weeks with contractor information to try to avoid city-initiated demolition costs. - 13122 Jane: No owner appeared. BSEED reported an Oct. 9 inspection finding a two-story dwelling open to trespass, an unmaintained yard, no permit, and the condition lasting more than 180 days; ownership was an LLC based in Kentucky. Vice Chair McCampbell asked the Land Bank to consider nuisance abatement to preserve housing stock, but the committee voted to concur with the block 9 recommendations, which included demolition for this address. - The committee also concurred with block-by-block demolition recommendations read into the record, including 17603 LB, 10028 Appleine, 18611 Carry, 11416 Chatham, 13606 Cherry Lawn, 8690 Fielding, 13982 Kentucky, 14507 Lapon, 5835 Martin, 4672 Newport, 6367 Rutland, 17242 Teppertz, 13713 Trouster, 6651 East Verner, and 10993 Warden, among others. BSEED said 6651 East Verner had already been demolished through an emergency contract. Properties Withdrawn from the Demolition List - 1617 B Wick: Owner Eric said he purchased the property at a city tax auction three weeks earlier and was waiting for the deed. BSEED cited rear brick and roof issues and a missing vacant property registration. The committee withdrew the property. - 8504 Pearson: Owner Kwame McKinney said the yard had been cleaned and the vehicles in question belonged to neighbors. The committee withdrew the property. - 5099 Nottingham: Caller Ronald said debris had been removed, the house and windows boarded, and the front lawn mowed. BSEED acknowledged progress but asked for continued cleanup and regular updates. The committee withdrew it. - 4802 Scottin: Owner Bryce said he was making repairs. BSEED asked him to start the permit process that week because significant work had been done without permits. The committee withdrew it. - 3660 Somerset: Ryan Lally, for owner Rolandi Abdo, said Abdo closed on the property Sept. 18 and had already done work. BSEED asked for securing, vacant property registration, and permits. The committee withdrew it. - 7530 Palmetto: Owner Ms. Hernandez, with a Spanish interpreter, said she was already working on the property, including basement flooding. BSEED asked her to secure second-floor windows, address the basement water, and pull permits. The committee confirmed the property was withdrawn. - 10044 Vaughn: Owner Quayne said she was looking for a contractor. BSEED asked for yard maintenance, permits, and vacant property registration if it would remain vacant. The committee withdrew it. - Additional withdrawals read into the record included 3957 Canton, 20053 Hickory, 15868 Kentucky, 14930 Lapon, 18095 Mount Elliott, 14121 Penrod, 11317 Rosemont, 16052 Tacoma, and 1514 Van Dyke. Properties Sent Back to BSEED for More Time - 2130 Franklin, Building 102: Owner Hanny Boutros wanted to keep the property and said she had sent progress photos. BSEED had inspected Oct. 8 and found a two-story commercial building open to the elements and overgrowth. The committee sent it back to BSEED for time to complete repairs. - 1914 Fairport: Steven Greenfield, for U.S. Bank, said the bank foreclosed and was in the redemption period. He asked for time to secure, clean, and sell the property; he requested about one week. BSEED asked for securing, cleanup, and vacant property registration. The committee sent it back to BSEED. - 8521 Central: Owner Deborah Bell called in late after the property had initially been included in a block concurrence. She said the house was damaged by arson and vandalism and the suspect was jailed on a $1 million bond. She asked about renovation grants; the committee said no specific grant was available and that the property owner would remain responsible for water bills and taxes even after demolition. BSEED cited openings, debris from a collapsed garage, overgrowth, and missing windows. The committee sent it back to BSEED with instructions to secure the property, clean the yard, and send progress photos. Continued or No-Action Calls - 9788 Traverse: Caller Anita was disconnected before completing her hearing. The committee asked staff to personally reach out to her and said the property would be brought back to the next hearing. - Mr. Crowley called about 1443 Spring Garden, which was not on the day's demolition list. The chair said the committee could only hear properties on the list and directed him to raise it during formal session general public comments. - A caller with a phone number ending in 570 was promoted to panelist but remained muted and was not heard. Key Outcomes - All actions were approved by unanimous voice votes with no objections. - The committee concurred with demolition for 7045 Callahan, 1805 Eason, 13122 Jane, and the remaining demolition-list addresses read into the record. - The committee withdrew numerous properties from the dangerous buildings list, including 1617 B Wick, 8504 Pearson, 5099 Nottingham, 4802 Scottin, 3660 Somerset, 7530 Palmetto, and 10044 Vaughn, plus additional listed withdrawals. - The committee sent 2130 Franklin Building 102, 1914 Fairport, and 8521 Central back to BSEED to allow owners time to make repairs and submit progress photos. - The committee continued 9788 Traverse to the next hearing and asked staff to contact the disconnected owner. - BSEED and committee members repeatedly emphasized the need for permits, vacant property registration, and documented progress on properties allowed to remain standing.

The Public Health and Safety Standing Committee met on Monday, October 26, 2026. Due to a lack of quorum at the start, the meeting opened with public comments before proceeding to discuss and vote on several contract amendments, grant applications, and memos. A key item was the walk-on of a $2.5 million federal grant for counter-drone technology. The meeting also included a planned dangerous buildings hearing at 1:30 PM. Public Comments & Testimony - Maddox (in person): Urged residents to vote and made unclear remarks about "food melt" and city guidelines. - Dr. Denise Darnell: Raised a safety issue at Oakland International Academy where a no-left-turn sign prevents school buses and parents from entering the parking lot; requested the sign be removed. Also sought donations for senior assistance. - Caller (phone ending 169): Asked for prayers for Cunningham and free transportation to early voting. - Brother Cunningham: Thanked Councilmembers McCampbell and Santiago-Romero for a bus ride-along; encouraged prayers for Council President James Tate and his family. - Betty A. Varner (President of DeSoda Elsewhere Black Association): Expressed excitement about new businesses on the Finkel Corridor but requested city funding for revitalization, help with a youth hearing fee, and playground equipment for a park. - Darren McCliskey: Criticized the city's annual property auction, alleging that the city removes better properties before auction (confiscating equity) while leaving blighted properties for auction; urged better pre-auction blight enforcement. - Caller (Warwick, possibly same as earlier): Complained about unequal treatment of property owners, citing the North End Landing development; asked for clarity on boarding-up requirements and alleged discrepancies in enforcement. - William M. Davis: Encouraged voting straight blue; criticized past state actions harming Detroit Public Schools. - Cindy Dara: Advised voters to study the long ballot; endorsed a candidate for Wayne County executive (same last name as current executive). - Mr. Foster (in person): Urged bipartisanship and noted that poverty and crime are not partisan issues; called for effective change. Discussion Items - 5.1 Contract Extension for Detention Center Services (LJ Rolls): Extended time through October 29, 2027, for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC services at the Detroit Detention Center. Approved and sent to formal session. - 5.2 Camera Installation for Illegal Dumping (Comcast): Extended time through September 27, 2027, and increased funds to $1,483,628.15. Approved and sent to new business. - 5.3 HVAC Service for DDOT (Limbok): Three-year contract for $1,800,000. Approved and sent to formal session. - 5.4 Site-by-Site Accounting of Contaminated Dirt Sites: Motion to bring back in one week to allow for a resolution to lift privilege. Approved. - 5.5 Sexually Oriented Businesses and Tobacco Ordinance Update: Law department requested two-week bring back; noted that Councilmember Benson's requested timeline of October 23 was not met. Approved for two-week bring back. - 5.6 Financial Impact of Summer 2026 Severe Weather: Two-week bring back approved. - 5.7 Request for Information on Data Centers: Two-week bring back approved. - 5.8 Police Authorized Towing Information: Received and filed. - 5.9 Land Uses near Joe Louis Greenway (Warren Gateway Trailhead): Received and filed. - 5.10 Reliable Grid and Alternative Energy Systems: Two-week bring back approved. - 5.11-5.13 Memos from Councilmember McCampbell (Demolition presentation, heat mitigation at detention center, litter prevention): All received and filed. - 6.1 Fire Training Contract (Wayne County Community College): $83,128 for EMT and firefighter training. Approved and sent to formal session. - 6.2 Sidewalk Repair Backlog Contract (Giorgie Concrete): Additional $1.5 million from metro act funding to complete 6,300 sidewalk locations. Deputy Director Sam Krasenstein confirmed the increase covers more flags per household than anticipated. Approved and sent to new business; quarterly updates requested. - 6.3 Bridge Demolition for Joe Louis Greenway (Madison and Congress Streets, contractor Hemorrhage): $234,626. Approved and sent to formal session. - 6.4-6.5 Dangerous Buildings Findings and Orders (October 9 and September 25, 2026): Received and filed. - 6.6 Construction and Demolition Department Responses to Councilmember McCampbell: Received and filed. - 6.7 FY2026 Detroit Paths Prevention and Treatment Housing Grant: Approved and sent to new business. - 6.8 FY2026 Brine Discretionary Community Project Grants: Approved and sent to new business. - 6.9 Retroactive Grant Application Authorization (multiple departments): Valencia Lyle (Behavioral Health) explained tight deadlines led to retroactive request. Match requirements for DFD port security (25%) and AFG (10%) grants were noted. Approved and sent to new business. - 6.10 FY2024 Reconnecting Communities Pilot Grant: Approved and sent to new business. - 6.11 Public Water Monitoring Grant (Eagle): No match required. Approved and sent to new business. - 6.12 Blood Pilot Project Grant (MDHHS): $25,000 for paramedic blood transfusions. Elisa Malil (DFD Chief of Staff) explained the pilot allows transfusions during transport. Approved and sent to new business. - 6.13 FY2027 Traffic Operations Center Grant Correction: Administrative correction to appropriation. Deputy Director Krasenstein confirmed no change in amount or substance. Approved and sent to new business. - 6.14 Citywide Litter Prevention Report: Received and filed. - 6.15 Heat Mitigation at Detroit Detention Center Report: Received and filed. - 6.16 Memo to Waive Privilege on Contaminated Dirt Sites: Brought back in one week. - Walk-on: Counter-Drone Technology Grant (C-UAS): Sergeant Gregory Saumiller (DPD) requested approval to submit a $2.5 million federal Homeland Security grant for counter-drone equipment for mass events. Deadline is November 1, 2026 (state subrecipient). No match required; explicitly cannot be used for immigration enforcement. Approved and sent to new business. - Walk-on: Ceasefire Contract Extension (Amendment No. 2, Contract 60064505): Extension of time and money. Approved and sent to new business. Key Outcomes - Approved multiple contract amendments and grant submissions, most sent to formal session or new business with recommendation to approve. - Several memos were brought back for further review in one or two weeks. - Public comments highlighted election participation, neighborhood concerns (school traffic, property auction, Finkel Corridor funding), and enforcement consistency. - Chair Santiago-Romero noted her bus ride-along and committed to focusing on winter transit service. - The committee recessed at the end of the agenda for the 1:30 PM dangerous buildings hearing.