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Caller urges immediate certificate of occupancy so approved veterans housing can open
Summary
A public commenter told the Detroit City Council that a building zoned for veterans housing is ready to open but lacks a certificate of occupancy, and asked city officials to issue the certificate immediately.
Mister Crowley, speaking during the public-comment period of a Detroit City Council meeting, said a building he represents is zoned for veterans housing and that staff are holding the certificate of occupancy needed for the project to open.
"The judge said we can open up as soon as we get the certificate," Mister Crowley said, adding that the city accepted his application in April 2024 and that the facility is intended for veterans. He told council representatives that people were moved from the building and that delay has caused costs to be incurred.
Crowley named James Foster as the staff member he tracked the certificate to and said he expected a meeting with Council staff and the district representative. "I need today. Mary, you got the power to make this happen," he said, pressing the council to act immediately.
Crowley also disputed assertions that the project was in litigation, saying a judge had already ruled and that claims of ongoing litigation were incorrect. He told council members he would escalate the matter if city staff did not act.
The presiding officer thanked the caller and the meeting proceeded; there was no formal council action recorded on the certificate request during the session's public-comment period.
The comments name city staff and elected representatives as participants in follow-up meetings but do not record any formal staff response or an official timeline for issuing the certificate of occupancy.
