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Council roundup: ordinance approvals, contract votes and a failed sidewalk contract
Summary
At the session the council approved a historic‑district boundary change, multiple contracts and grant resolutions, amended and approved several rental‑inspection contracts with new hiring commitments and rejected a $2.875 million sidewalk joint‑venture contract tied to demolition work.
Detroit City Council took a series of votes on ordinances, resolutions and contracts during the meeting, approving several items on consent while debating others more closely.
Key outcomes at a glance: - Brewster‑Wheeler Recreation Center historic‑district boundary correction (ordinance, line item 18.1): Passed on third reading by roll call (7 ayes). Council member Fred Durhal moved the ordinance and the clerk recorded seven yes votes. - Fort Wayne burial mound deed transfer (resolution, line item 20.19): Approved; council attached a waiver and directed staff to complete conveyance steps (see separate article for full coverage). - Sidewalk replacement joint venture related to demolition work (contract number 6006862 /…
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