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City of Detroit - 13-53846 - Orders

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Notice Regarding Time Change of Hearings on June 26, 2014. Hearings Scheduled for June 26, 2014 shall begin at 9:00 a.m., Courtroom 100, Theodore Levin United States Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette Blvd., Detroit, Michigan. (RE: related document(s)5250 Generic Motion filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan, 5259 Order Establishing Procedures, Deadlines and Hearing Dates Relating to the Debtor's Plan of Adjustment, 5285 Motion to Quash filed by Interested Party Bill Schuette, 5300 Motion to Quash filed by Interested Party Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Interested Party William Davidson Foundation, Interested Party Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Interested Party The Ford Foundation, Interested Party Hudson-Webber Foundation, Interested Party W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Interested Party McGregor Fund, Interested Party Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Interested Party A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Foundation, Interested Party The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, 5436 Motion to Compel filed by Interested Party Syncora Guarantee Inc., Interested Party Syncora Capital Assurance Inc., 5442 Motion for Protective Order filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan) (ckata) (Entered: 06/20/2014)

Order Approving Stipulation Modifying Certain Deadlines Established In The Fifth Amended Order Establishing Procedures, Deadlines, And Hearing Dates Relating To The Debtor's Plan Of Adjustment [Docket No. 5259] (RE: related document(s)5464 Stipulation filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan). (ckata) (Entered: 06/20/2014)

Order (I) Continuing Hearing On Objections To Certain Claims Filed By Michigan AFSCME Council 25 And Its Affiliated Detroit Locals And The Coalition Of Detroit Unions And (II) Modifying Related Briefing Schedule (related documents Objection to Claim with response date and Notice of Hearing, Objection to Claim with response date and Notice of Hearing) (RE: related document(s)5445Stipulation By and Between the City of Detroit, Michigan AFSCME Council 25 and its affiliated Detroit Locals and the Coalition of Detroit Unions for an Order Continuing Hearing on Objections to Claims and Modifying Briefing Schedule. 4874 Objection to Claim with response date and Notice of Hearing filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan, 4876 Objection to Claim with response date and Notice of Hearing filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan). Continued Hearing to be held on 10/1/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 716, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 4874 and for 4876, (ckata) (Entered: 06/19/2014)

Order Confirming That The Automatic Stay Does Not Apply To Certain Condemnation Proceedings Initiated By The City (Related Doc # 5146). (ckata) (Entered: 06/19/2014)

Order Granting Debtor's Ex Parte Motion For An Order Shortening Notice And Scheduling An Expedited Hearing (Related Doc # 5443)Expedited Hearing to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 100, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5442, (RE: related document(s)5442 Motion for Protective Order City of Detroit's Motion for Entry of a Protective Order Striking Syncora's Demand in Its Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition Notice for the Personal Financial Information of All City Retirees Filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit 2 - Notice of Motion and Opportunity to Respond # 3 Exhibit 3 - Brief (Not Applicable) # 4 Exhibit 4 - Certificate of Service # 5 Exhibit 5 - Affidavits (Not Applicable) # 6 Exhibit 6-A - Syncora's Notice of 30(b)(6) Deposition of City of Detroit, Michigan # 7 Exhibit 6-B - Email from W. Arnault to G. Shumaker # 8 Exhibit 6-C - City of Detroit's Identification of Witnesses in Response to Syncora's Notice of Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition)). (ckata) (Entered: 06/19/2014)

Order Granting Ex Parte Motion For Shortened Notice And Expedited Hearing On Motion To Compel Full And Fair Responses To Syncora's Interrogatories (Related Doc # 5438)Expedited Hearing to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 100, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5436, (RE: related document(s)5436 Motion to Compel Full and Fair Responses to Syncora's Interrogatories Filed by Interested Parties Syncora Capital Assurance Inc., Syncora Guarantee Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Proposed Order # 2 Exhibit 2 - Notice of Motion and Opportunity to Object # 3 Exhibit 3 - None [Brief Not Required] # 4 Exhibit 4 - None [Separate Certificate of Service to be Filed] # 5 Exhibit 5 - Declaration of Stephen C. Hackney # 6 Exhibit 6A - City of Detroit's Objections and Responses # 7 Exhibit 6B - City of Detroit's Objections and Supplemental Responses # 8 Exhibit 6C - City of Detroit's Objections and Second Supplemental Responses # 9 Exhibit 6D - 5/14/2014 E-mail from S. Hackney to G. Irwin # 10 Exhibit 6E - Emails Dated 6/4/2014 # 11 Exhibit 6F - Emails Dated 6/10/2014 and 6/11/2014)). (ckata) (Entered: 06/19/2014)

Order Resolving Omnibus Claims Objection With Respect To Weiss Construction Company (RE: related document(s)5332 Stipulation filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan). (ckata) (Entered: 06/18/2014)

Order Amending Dates Relating to the Court's Expert Witness. (RE: related document(s)4215 Order (Generic)). (ckata) (Entered: 06/17/2014)

Order Denying Motion for Relief From Stay (Related Doc # 5070). (ckata) (Entered: 06/17/2014)

Fourth Order Extending Deadline For Michigan AFSCME Council 25 And Its Affiliated Detroit Locals To File Motion Under Bankruptcy Rule 3018. Deadline to file Rule 3018 Motion is Extended to June 19, 2014 (RE: related document(s)5301 Stipulation filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan). (ckata) (Entered: 06/13/2014)

Order Granting Joint Motion Of Community Foundation For Southeast Michigan, William Davidson Foundation, The Fred A. And Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, Max M. And Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, John S. And James L. Knight Foundation McGregor Fund, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation And A. Paul And Carol C. Schaap Foundation For Expedited Hearing On Joint Motion To Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum (Related Doc # 5302)Hearing to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 100, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5300, (RE: related document(s)5300 Joint Motion to Quash Subpoenas Duces Tecum Filed by Interested Parties A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, McGregor Fund, The Ford Foundation, The Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, William Davidson Foundation (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Proposed Order # 2 Notice and Opportunity to Respond # 3 Certificate of Service)). (ckata) (Entered: 06/13/2014)

Order Granting Corrected Ex Parte Motion for Expedited Hearing and Setting Response Deadline (Related Doc # 5286)Hearing to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 100, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5285, (RE: related document(s)5285 Corrected Motion to Quash TO QUASH SYNCORAS SUBPOENA TO DEPOSE ATTORNEY GENERAL BILL SCHUETTE Filed by Interested Party Bill Schuette). (ckata) (Entered: 06/11/2014)

Notice of Hearing to Individuals Who Filed Plan Objections (RE: related document(s)2840 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Patricia A. Beamon, 2842 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Paula Ford, 2844 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Bernice Jenkins, 2855 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Janine McCallum, 2860 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Yvonne Holliday Roberts, 2869 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Laurence Aurbach, 2872 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Yvonne Williams-Jones, 2874 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Laura Wilson, 2879 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Rita Dickerson, 2887 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Constance J. Spight, 2888 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Eric Davis, 2891 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Cynthia Haskin, 2896 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Ronald Danowski, 2899 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor William Curtis Walton, 2901 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Larry Leipprandt, 2905 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Rita Jordan, 2907 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Wilson Allen, 2908 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Mashauk Meah, 2919 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Daniel Lapez, 2920 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Amru Mean, 2922 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Felicia Jones, 2930 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Daniel Lapez, 2970 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Carlottie Shaw, 2974 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Samdra I Evans, 2976 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Elaine E. Thayer, 2977 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Beverly A. Holman, 2980 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Constance M. Phillips, 2991 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Alicia K. Zagar, 3096 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Paul C. Wells, 3167 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Laura Wilson, 3205 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Gerald Galazka, 3212 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Linda M Mulder, 3215 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Gisele Caver, 3217 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Stina Marie Santiestevan, 3219 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Andrea Hackett, 3249 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Marie Lynette Thornton, 3250 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Harold Franklin Bryant, 3407 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Tina Sumner, 3420 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Renla C. Session, 3435 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Shirley J. Walker, 3445 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Lewis M. Dickens, 3470 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Audrey V. Bellamy, 3518 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Beverly A. Welch, 3553 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Renee Lee, 3685 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Herman D. McCord, 3686 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Gerald F. Fischer, 3687 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Bonnie Bizzell, 3694 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Richard Lewandowski, 3696 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Michael Smith, 3697 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Eileen Burns, 3698 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Jo Ann Cooper, 3699 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Ronald Clegg, 3700 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Harriett Marvella Billingslea, 3701 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Deborah Graham, 3702 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Gerald Kent, 3704 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Willie Davis, 3705 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Leonard Brogdon, Creditor Minnie H. Brogdon, 3706 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Jesse J. Florence, 3707 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Mark L. Smith, 3716 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor H. Jean Powell, 3734 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Roger D. Rice, 3735 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Laurence J. Aurbach, 4295 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Dempsey Addison, 4296 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Thomas Cattron, 4297 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Denise Cattron, 4343 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Kristen A. Hamel, 4404 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Jamie Fields, 4433 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Dan Headapohl, 4520 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Dorothy M. W. Baker, 4578 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Jean Vortkamp, 4579 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Mary Jo Vortkamp, 4633 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Cecily McClellan, 4808 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Hassan Aleem, Creditor Carl Williams, 4809 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Lucinda J. Darrah, 4895 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Irma Industrious, 4997 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor James Capizzo, 5163 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Steven Wojtowicz, 5211 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Fiorenzo Fabris, 5214 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor David L. Malhalab, 5215 Objection to Chapter 9 Plan filed by Creditor Paula J. Lytle). Hearing to be held on 7/15/2014 at 09:30 AM Courtroom 716, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 4297 and for 3706 and for 3735 and for 3445 and for 2842 and for 2907 and for 2879 and for 3470 and for 4296 and for 4997 and for 3687 and for 3701 and for 3699 and for 3250 and for 3700 and for 2888 and for 4343 and for 3704 and for 4295 and for 3205 and for 2974 and for 4808 and for 2869 and for 3215 and for 4520 and for 2896 and for 2840 and for 3686 and for 3697 and for 3698 and for 4809 and for 4404 and for 3705 and for 5211 and for 3219, Hearing to be held on 7/15/2014 at 02:00 PM Courtroom 716, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 3167 and for 2905 and for 2977 and for 3407 and for 2891 and for 4579 and for 3694 and for 3553 and for 3096 and for 3685 and for 4433 and for 2908 and for 3249 and for 3518 and for 3212 and for 2874 and for 4808 and for 3707 and for 4633 and for 3702 and for 2844 and for 3734 and for 2872 and for 2919 and for 2970 and for 5215 and for 2901 and for 2855 and for 5163 and for 2899 and for 4578 and for 2887 and for 2920 and for 4895 and for 2991 and for 2922 and for 2860 and for 3696 and for 3716 and for 3217 and for 2980 and for 5214 and for 3420 and for 3435 and for 2930 and for 2976, (ckata) (Entered: 06/10/2014)

Order Regarding Deposition Protocol. (Steinle, J) (Entered: 06/09/2014)

Order Granting Debtor's Ex Parte Motion For An Order Shortening Notice And Scheduling An Expedited Hearing (Related Doc # 5251)Hearing to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM Courtroom 100, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5250, (RE: related document(s)5250 Motion / Motion of The City of Detroit for Site Visit by Court in Connection With The Hearing on Confirmation of The City's Plan of Adjustment Filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 # 2 Exhibit 2 # 3 Exhibit 3 # 4 Exhibit 4 # 5 Exhibit 5 # 6 Exhibit 6-A # 7 Exhibit 6-B)). (ckata) (Entered: 06/09/2014)

Fifth Amended Order Establishing Procedures, Deadlines and Hearing Dates Relating to the Debtor's Plan of Adjustment (RE: related document(s)4202 Order Establishing Procedures, Deadlines and Hearing Dates Relating to the Debtor's Plan of Adjustment). Status hearings regarding Plan Confirmation process to be held on 6/26/2014 at 10:00 AM and 7/14/2014 at 10:00 AM. Hearing to be held on 7/14/2014 at 10:00 AM to determine any disputes arising in connection with any Notices of Asserted Right to Vote a Claim. Final Pre-Trial Conference scheduled for 8/12/2014 at 09:00 AM. Hearing on the Plan Confirmation shall commence on 8/14/2014 at 08:30 AM. Deadline to Object to Chapter 9 Plan is 7/11/2014 for individual bondholders and individual retirees. Joint Final Pre-Trial Order due by 8/8/2014. Pretrial Briefs due by 8/8/2014. Response to the Objections to the Plan due by 8/8/2014. (ckata) (Entered: 06/09/2014)

Order To Certain Parties To Appear For Continued Mediation On LTGO Matters (related documents Memorandum) (RE: related document(s)5205 Memorandum filed by Creditor United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission). Continued Mediation Hearing in the Chambers of Chief Judge Gerald E. Rosen to be held on 6/12/2014 at 09:00 AM Courtroom 730, U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette, Detroit, MI 48226 for 5205, (ckata) (Entered: 06/09/2014)

Order Approving Second Interim Application Of Fee Examiner Parties For Allowance Of Compensation And Reimbursement Of Expenses (Related Doc # 4499) for Robert M. Fishman, Fees Awarded: $246,942.80, Expenses Awarded: $984.89. (ckata) (Entered: 06/06/2014)

Order Denying "Response to Debtor's Objection to Claimant's Claim and Motion for a Temporary Injunction to Stop the Sale of All City and State Property (Residential and Commercial) in Detroit and Wayne County Based on the Fact that the Sales' Procedure is Discriminatory Against Claimant Based on Mental and Physical Disabilities Race and Sex and a Conspiracy Against Claimant." (Docket #5236). (Related Doc # 5236). (ckata) (Entered: 06/05/2014)

Third Order Extending Deadline For Michigan AFSCME Council 25 And Its Affiliated Detroit Locals To File Motion Under Bankruptcy Rule 3018. Deadline Extended to June 13, 2014 (RE: related document(s)5234 Stipulation filed by Debtor In Possession City of Detroit, Michigan). (ckata) (Entered: 06/05/2014)

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