Resolved: The Detroit City Council supports the renewal of the operational millage to fund the Detroit Public Library. They also approved the proposed ballot language submitted by the Detroit Library Commission for forwarding to the Detroit Election Commission for placement on the August 5,2014 primary ballot.
Monday, May 12, 2014
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
PNC Branch Scheduled to Close
The PNC bank branch office located at Livernois and Margareta is scheduled to close on Friday, June 6, 2014. A new branch will open in the Gateway shopping area. In the 48221 zip code, there are no PNC locations within a five mile radius in the city of Detroit. At this time, PNC has no plans to have a freestanding ATM in or near the area.
Residents who are unhappy about this decision and wish to lend their voice can contact:
Josephine Henyard, PNC Regioanl Manager, josephine.henyard@pnc.com
Jason Paulateer, PNC Community Banker, jason.paulateer@pnc.com
Residents who are unhappy about this decision and wish to lend their voice can contact:
Josephine Henyard, PNC Regioanl Manager, josephine.henyard@pnc.com
Jason Paulateer, PNC Community Banker, jason.paulateer@pnc.com
Delinquent Water Bills
The Detroit Water & Sewerage Department has a policy of shutting off water service when bills are 45 days past due, but the majority of residential balances are over six months old.
Roughly $1 million of the biggest delinquent water bills belong to:
City of Detroit Public Fold Course at Palmer Park (owes $422,295)
VA Hospital (owes $131,096.28)
Joe Louis Arena(owes $80,255.25)
Apartment Building on W.Chicago (owes $71,621.87)
Eastern Market (owes $60,911)
Ford Field (owes $55,803)
Abandoned Homes (owes $47,075.09)
Properties on Coyle (owes $41,200.10)
In addition to these delinquencies, more than $20 million is past due on commercial and industrial accounts. Detroit Public Schools is responsible for about 20% of that figure; they owe $3.8 million.
According to the emergency manger, Kevyn Orr, Detroit was losing an average of 24,000 residents a year between 2000 and 2010. Consequently, many of these previously lived in homes are now vacant. Abandoned properties account for nearly 20% of houses in the city of Detroit, so it is very possible that thousands of accounts represent tenant free homes.
As a resident of the City of Detroit if you cannot afford to pay your water and sewer bill, the Detroit Residential Water Assistance Program (DRWAP)may be of service. To qualify for financial assistance, customers need to:
be a Detroit resident
be faced with shut off or pending shut off of their water or sewer service
be at or below 200-percent of current Federal Government Poverty Levels
need to be living in a single-family dwelling and responsible for paying their water bill on a monthly basis
Please contact the DHS Community Service Center in your area for more information on this program.
Roughly $1 million of the biggest delinquent water bills belong to:
City of Detroit Public Fold Course at Palmer Park (owes $422,295)
VA Hospital (owes $131,096.28)
Joe Louis Arena(owes $80,255.25)
Apartment Building on W.Chicago (owes $71,621.87)
Eastern Market (owes $60,911)
Ford Field (owes $55,803)
Abandoned Homes (owes $47,075.09)
Properties on Coyle (owes $41,200.10)
In addition to these delinquencies, more than $20 million is past due on commercial and industrial accounts. Detroit Public Schools is responsible for about 20% of that figure; they owe $3.8 million.
According to the emergency manger, Kevyn Orr, Detroit was losing an average of 24,000 residents a year between 2000 and 2010. Consequently, many of these previously lived in homes are now vacant. Abandoned properties account for nearly 20% of houses in the city of Detroit, so it is very possible that thousands of accounts represent tenant free homes.
As a resident of the City of Detroit if you cannot afford to pay your water and sewer bill, the Detroit Residential Water Assistance Program (DRWAP)may be of service. To qualify for financial assistance, customers need to:
be a Detroit resident
be faced with shut off or pending shut off of their water or sewer service
be at or below 200-percent of current Federal Government Poverty Levels
need to be living in a single-family dwelling and responsible for paying their water bill on a monthly basis
Please contact the DHS Community Service Center in your area for more information on this program.
Monday, May 5, 2014
Economic Development Contracts Up for Bid
The purpose of the Economic Development Corporation is to maintain landscape services at various vacant lots located on the east side of the City of Detroit.
The Site Areas are as follows:
1) Vacant lots in the East Riverfront (Riopelle Park & Atwater Sites) area, generally bounded by Woodbridge on the north, Jos Campu on the east, Atwater on the south, Riopelle on the west.
2) Several lots in the Jefferson Village Subdivision, generally bounded by Marquette Drive on the west, St. Jean on the east, Freud on the south, East Jefferson on the north.
3) St. Jean Berm, which is located on St. Jean (west side of St. Jean only) from East Jefferson (south) to Mack Avenue (north).
The scope of services for this bid package includes, but is not limited to, all necessary and incidental labor, equipment, tools, material, supplies, and supervision to properly perform and complete all work required for keeping the landscape features in a well maintained and groomed condition.
There will be a Pre-Proposal Meeting planned for Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the corner Riopelle & Atwater Streets. The next meeting for the Jefferson Village Project, located at Harding and Lysette Streets at 10:30 AM.
Complete Proposals shall be received by the EDC no later than 4:00 PM, Monday, May 12, 2014.
All Bidders shall comply with the prevailing Equal Opportunity and Labor Standard Provisions of the City of Detroit. Each Bidder must demonstrate its ability to obtain Human Rights, Tax Clearances from the City of Detroit, W-9 and a Certificate of Liability Insurance as a condition of award ability.
If additional information is needed regarding this Request for Proposal, please contact Ms. Colona, Project Manager at (313) 237-4624, Cell: (313) 850-7338 or e-mail @ dlcolona@degc.org
The Site Areas are as follows:
1) Vacant lots in the East Riverfront (Riopelle Park & Atwater Sites) area, generally bounded by Woodbridge on the north, Jos Campu on the east, Atwater on the south, Riopelle on the west.
2) Several lots in the Jefferson Village Subdivision, generally bounded by Marquette Drive on the west, St. Jean on the east, Freud on the south, East Jefferson on the north.
3) St. Jean Berm, which is located on St. Jean (west side of St. Jean only) from East Jefferson (south) to Mack Avenue (north).
The scope of services for this bid package includes, but is not limited to, all necessary and incidental labor, equipment, tools, material, supplies, and supervision to properly perform and complete all work required for keeping the landscape features in a well maintained and groomed condition.
There will be a Pre-Proposal Meeting planned for Monday, May 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM at the corner Riopelle & Atwater Streets. The next meeting for the Jefferson Village Project, located at Harding and Lysette Streets at 10:30 AM.
Complete Proposals shall be received by the EDC no later than 4:00 PM, Monday, May 12, 2014.
All Bidders shall comply with the prevailing Equal Opportunity and Labor Standard Provisions of the City of Detroit. Each Bidder must demonstrate its ability to obtain Human Rights, Tax Clearances from the City of Detroit, W-9 and a Certificate of Liability Insurance as a condition of award ability.
If additional information is needed regarding this Request for Proposal, please contact Ms. Colona, Project Manager at (313) 237-4624, Cell: (313) 850-7338 or e-mail @ dlcolona@degc.org
Thursday, May 1, 2014
District 2 May Happenings
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May 2014 Newsletter
"Prospector Reveals" has been moved to a different time. It is now every Saturday 2-3 p.m. on 1440 AM WDRJ Detroit.
May 2014 Newsletter
"Prospector Reveals" has been moved to a different time. It is now every Saturday 2-3 p.m. on 1440 AM WDRJ Detroit.
Friday, April 11, 2014
What Does it Take to Make a Great City: Olympia Entertainment and the City Of Detroit Rebuilding the Neighborhoods
By Richard Clement
"The Red Wings Paying it Forward to the City of Detroit - Go Wings"
In other job news, there will be an immediate need for
Landscapers for the I-94 project. The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is committed to hiring %51 Detroit based businesses. If you interested and a
licensed landscaper, please do not hesitate to apply. The Project is $35,585 per
year for two years and, you will need to put %10 down if you’re interested in
doing the job. If your company is not
bonded, opportunities will be made for you to get one.
"The Red Wings Paying it Forward to the City of Detroit - Go Wings"
The Red Wings are giving back to Detroit citizens in the
form of General Contractors supporting On The Job apprentice trade program
opportunities for people who want professional credentials. Opportunities for
certifications and licenses in areas such as plumbing, carpentry, electricians, are being discussed
by project leaders and City officials.
A vital part of rebuilding the city is to train people to do
the job. The Olympia Project and Motown Museum project is a long-term
investment into Detroit. The goal is to hire %51 Detroit based contractors. This
project is anticipated to have many Sub Contractors working on the project
under the General Contractor. Being a
bonded sub-contractor is a plus however, if you company is not bonded, a
participating General Contractor will purchase insurance for a non-bonded sub
contractor.
The main benefit of this arrangement is that once the
project is finished, these people can be hired to do other construction jobs in
the neighborhoods. Fixing savable property and building new property will be a
re-investment into the neighborhoods by the Olympia Group. This arrangement
with Olympia Entertainment and the City of Detroit will help to eradicate the blight
that is in our City now.
In other job news, there will be an immediate need for
Landscapers for the I-94 project. The Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) is committed to hiring %51 Detroit based businesses. If you interested and a
licensed landscaper, please do not hesitate to apply. The Project is $35,585 per
year for two years and, you will need to put %10 down if you’re interested in
doing the job. If your company is not
bonded, opportunities will be made for you to get one.
If you need assistance, please contact Christopher T.
Jackson at 313 625 7225 (cjackson@jacksoncgrp.com) or call Councilman Cushingberry's office at 313 224-4535
"No Detroiter left behind without a job!"
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