HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2012-10-24 38451
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED AND FIFTEENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 24, 2012
On October 24, 2012, the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President
of the Council at 8 00 p m. Robinson led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Thomas Robinson, Maureen
Miller Brosnan, Brandon Kritzman, James McCann, and Laura Toy Absent: Joe
Laura and John Pastor
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, City Planner;
Judy Priebe, Technical Specialist; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don Knapp, City
Attorney; Terry A. Marecki, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
imp
#413-12 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,714th Regular
Meeting of the Council held October 10, 2012, are hereby approved as
submitted
Kritzman recognized Maureen Casey of the Livonia Historic Commission
and presented her with a certificate of service for her eight years of volunteer work
with the Historic Commission Kritzman commended and thanked Ms Casey for her
dedicated service and volunteer work with the Commission
Kritzman announced his neighbor, Dorothy Reister, died recently at the
age of 92 and requested a moment of silence in her honor Kritzman stated she will
be greatly missed
President Toy announced a public hearing to be held on Wednesday,
November 14, 2012, at 7.00 p m in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
Request of Alex Bishop, Director of Inspection, City of Livonia, to hold a
hearing on the Findings of the Order of the Hearing Officer, regarding
the demolition of the residential structures located at 15104 Lyons,
Livonia, MI 48154, in accordance with Chapter 15 52, Dangerous
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Buildings and Structures, of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
During Audience Communication, Linda Wiacek, 9178 Adams,
addressed Council to indicate Bill Lute, a Livonia farmer who lived on the farm
adjacent to Greenmead, recently passed away Ms Wiacek stated Mr Lute was an
original Livonia resident who will be missed greatly and indicated his family owned the
Centennial Farm in Livonia
John Grzebik, 11301 Hubbell, Recording Secretary for the PTA Council,
addressed Council to inform residents and Council of upcoming school events which
include the Reflections Program which has been tentatively scheduled for January 10,
2013 in the Churchill High School auditorium, the Founder's Day event which will take
place at the Vista Tech Center at Schoolcraft College on February 6, 2013, and the
Youth Making a Difference Celebration which has been scheduled for April 16, 2013,
to take place in the auditorium at Franklin High School Mr Grzebik indicated
membership dues for the PTA Council help fund events at the schools on a local level
and the balance of the dues help fund State and Federal programs which benefit the
Livonia School system as well
McCann indicated the City will begin bulk leaf pick up and stated
information has been posted on the City's website with detailed district/subdivision and
date information McCann stated residents should check the City's website at
www.ci livonia.mi.us for further information regarding the bulk leaf pick up schedules
and stated his support of the Tigers in the World Series
President Toy recognized Boy Scout Andrew Ferguson from Troop 1539
who was present in the audience at the meeting to earn a merit badge
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September 20,
2012, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending August 31, 2012, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#414-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jason
Putnam, dated October 4, 2012, which requests permission to waive
Section 8 32 070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, to allow the playing of music in connection with a
fundraiser/Halloween gathering to be held at 37434 Ann Arbor Trail on
Saturday, October 20, 2012, from 7 30 pm until 11 00 pm , and
because the date of the proposed event is four days prior to the Regular
City Council meeting of October 24, 2012, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this matter
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A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated October 2,
2012, re providing additional information requested with regard to massage
apprentice application as submitted by Russell Savageau, was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
#415-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Russell Savageau, 9910 Seltzer, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#416-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated October 1, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Kathleen Obsniuk, 31141 Westfield, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for a massage therapist permit and in accordance with Chapter
5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#417-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by YiJia Sun, 37845 Dale Drive, Apt. #201, Westland,
Michigan 48185, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance
with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#418-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Courtney Reece, 31812 Shiawassee, Westland, Michigan
48186, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance with Chapter
5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does
hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#419-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Curtis J Hamilton, 46067 Sunset Street, Northville,
Michigan 48167, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance
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with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#420-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Jordan Brosky, 30540 Minton, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
a massage apprentice permit and in accordance with Chapter 5 49 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
#421-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated September 28, 2012, forwarding an application
submitted by Lisa Feeback, 31700 Cowan Road, Apt. #302, Westland,
Michigan 48185, for a massage apprentice permit and in accordance
with Chapter 5 49 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the
Council does hereby approve this request in the manner and form herein
submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#422-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated September 27, 2012, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of William Fried, 16009 Riverside, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, for
a three-year term expiring November 24, 2015, pursuant to Section
2.48 020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No
197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council
does hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
#423-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated September 27, 2012, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Ken Harb, 16788 Westbrook, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, for
a three-year term expiring November 24, 2015, pursuant to Section
2 48 020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No
197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council
does hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
#424-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated September 27, 2012, wherein he has requested
approval of the reappointment of Enrico Soave, 31567 Bridge Street,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment
Authority, for a three-year term expiring November 24, 2015, pursuant to
Section 2.48 020 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
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Act No 197 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the
Council does hereby confirm and approve such reappointment.
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated October 1, 2012,
re Administrative Response to CR 336-12 — report on rodent control efforts in the City
—was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#425-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 2, 2012, approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
release to Leo Soave Building, Inc , 20592 Chestnut Circle, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, the proprietor of Boulder Pines II Site Condominiums,
located in the North 1/2 of Section 10, of the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to the General Improvement Bond, in
the sum of $7,000 00 pursuant to Council Resolution 331-04 adopted on
July 21, 2004, FURTHER, all other financial assurances now on deposit
with the City, if any, with respect to this condominium development shall
remain the same and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is
for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances of the City of
Livonia.
#426-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 1, 2012, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
regarding a request to approve a Change Order to the 2011 Concrete
Road Repair Program (Contract 11-C) to do some additional
miscellaneous patching throughout the City identified in critical need of
repair in connection with the existing contract between the City of Livonia
and Hardrock Concrete, Inc , previously authorized in Council Resolution
106-11, adopted on April 20, 2011, the Council does hereby approve a
Change Order to Contract 11-C with Hardrock Concrete, Inc , 38146
Abruzzi Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, in the amount of $51,000 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in an amount not to exceed $51,000 00 from funds
budgeted in Account No 204-463-818-114 for this purpose, and the City
Engineer is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments in the
work as it becomes necessary
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES
NAYS Robinson, Brosnan, Kritzman, McCann and Toy
None
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A communication from McKenna Associates, dated October 8, 2012,
entitled "Idea Book", regarding the subject of "Livonia Tomorrow" presented as part of
the Community Visioning Project at the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee meeting of October 8, 2012, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 35-12)
A communication from Wade Trim, article from "The Review" from the
September/October, 2012 publication entitled "The Buzz" and Wade Trim Philosophy,
regarding the subject of "Livonia Tomorrow" presented as part of the Community
Visioning Project at the Economic Development, Community Outreach and Strategic
Planning Committee meeting of October 8, 2012, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 35-12)
Councilmember Kritzman provided a verbal update on the subject of
"Livonia Tomorrow" and indicated the subject matter would remain in the Economic
Development, Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee at this time
(CR 35-12)
A communication containing the City of Livonia Preliminary Budget
Documents for Fiscal Year 2012-2013, received on September 14, 2012, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 161-12 and CR
379-12)
A communication containing the Supplement to the City of Livonia
Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 with Personnel Worksheets, received
on September 14, 2012, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 161-12 and CR 379-12)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 1,
2012, re answers to questions raised by Council concerning the Fiscal Year 2012-
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2013 Budget, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
161-12 and CR 379-12)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated October 3,
2012, re additional information on the Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA)
millage, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 161-
12 and CR 379-12)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 4, 2012,
re whether a conflict of interest exists with respect to Council President Toy voting on
Plymouth Road Development Authority (PRDA) Budget, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council. (CR 161-12 and CR 379-12)
A communication from the Department of Law, dated October 8, 2012,
re time frame for voting on the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 161-12 and CR 379-12)
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated October 15, 2012,
re passage of the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Budget, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council (CR 161-12 and CR 379-12)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McCann, it was
#427-12 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the
Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year as submitted by the Mayor for the next
fiscal year commencing December 1, 2012, and ending November 30,
2013, as shown in the Budget Document in Section I, submitted by the
Mayor to the Council on September 14, 2012, pursuant to Section 3,
Chapter VII of the City Charter, be and hereby is determined and
adopted, as amended to increase the budget for Planning and Economic
Development by $50,000 00 provided, however, for the monthly reports
to the Council, the amounts as shown in Sections III and IV should be
used for comparative reporting purposes, and Council approval is
required for any modification to the amounts shown in Section I, and that
all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are approved as being in
full conformance with the City Charter, a public hearing having been held
on October 3, 2012, after proper notice being published in the Livonia
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Observer and Eccentric, the official newspaper of the City, on
September 23, 2012, and provided further that the City Clerk shall
publish or cause to be published this resolution together with a summary
of said Budget as adopted herein, together with the Minutes of this
meeting
it
Jackie Sorrell, 16165 Henry Ruff, addressed Council to inquire the status of the City-
owned vehicles given the Budget constraints and cut backs and stated her opposition
to 24/7 take home vehicles
Following discussion by Council, a roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution
with the following result:
AYES Brosnan, Kritzman and McCann
NAYS Robinson and Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Kritzman, it was
#428-12 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 4 0447 mills, of the taxable valuation
of all real and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the next fiscal year commencing December 1, 2012, and ending
November 30, 2013, and in addition to the above amount which is
authorized to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City of
Livonia
(a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8088 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police
protection and law enforcement personnel, equipment, supplies
and facilities of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1.2134 mills, of
the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for fire,
police and snow removal personnel, equipment, supplies and
facilities of the City of Livonia, in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes,
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(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 7000 mills, of
the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for police
and fire personnel and support costs in the City of Livonia, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8088 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for
library services, supplies and facilities in the City of Livonia, in
addition to the amount authorized to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 0128 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to the provisions of Act 359 of the Public Acts of 1925,
for the purpose of advertising, exploiting and making known the
industrial and commercial advantages of the City of Livonia and to
establish projects for the purpose of encouraging immigration to,
and increasing the trade, business and industries of the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount which is authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 7855 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for
the purpose of providing additional revenues for a community
recreation center, recreation personnel, equipment, supplies,
facilities and operations, in addition to the amount authorized to
be levied for general municipal purposes,
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 8893 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for
the purpose of providing additional revenues for repairing or
replacing public roads, sidewalks and trees in the City of Livonia,
in addition to the amount to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5000 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above, for
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the purpose of providing additional revenues for the City's
community transit program and capital improvements within the
City of Livonia, in addition to the amount to be levied for general
municipal purposes,
(i) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2500 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all ready and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of
Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for staff,
maintenance, and support costs for cultural and senior services in
the City, including the Livonia Senior Center and Greenmead
Historical Village, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes,
(j) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 3767 mills, of
the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing
December 1, 2012, and ending November 30, 2013, pursuant to
the provisions of Act 298 of the Public Acts of 1917, for the
purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining and administering
the Municipal Garbage Collection System and/or plant for the
collection and disposal of garbage and refuse in the City of
Livonia, in addition to the amount authorized to be levied for
general municipal purposes,
(k) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 4979 mills, of the
Taxable Valuation of all real and personal property subject to
taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing
December 1, 2012, and ending November 30, 2013, for the
purpose of defraying City expenses and liabilities for the collection
and disposal activities required for curbside recycling and yard
waste composting programs, in addition to the amount authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above
offices
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES
NAYS Brosnan, Katzman and McCann
Robinson and Toy
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The President declared the resolution adopted
President Toy passed the gavel to Senior Councilmember Brosnan at 9.20 p.m and
stepped down to avoid any perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Kritzman, seconded by McCann, it was
#429-12 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby establish a tax levy of 2 0000 mills to be due and payable
on July 1, 2013, of the Taxable Valuation of all real and personal
property located within the Plymouth Road Development Authority,
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing
December 1, 2012, and ending November 30, 2013, pursuant to the
provisions of Act 197 of the Public Acts of 1975, for the purpose of
providing revenues for obligations and operations of the Plymouth Road
Development Authority, in addition to the amount to be levied for general
municipal purposes This millage shall be effective provided that all
residential properties are first removed from the Plymouth Road
Development Authority district;
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the Wayne County Bureau of
Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the above
offices
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Kritzman, McCann and Brosnan
NAYS Robinson
Councilmember Brosnan declared the resolution adopted
President Toy returned to the podium and resumed the gavel at 9.33 p m
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#430-12 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
matter of Police service levels to the Finance, Budget and Technology
Committee for its report and recommendation
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A communication from the Public Service Division, dated October 22,
2012, re snow plowing assistance and additional information provided as a follow up
to the discussion by Council at the Study Meeting of October 15, 2012, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#431-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Public Works, dated September 28, 2012, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Fiore Enterprises, LLC,
3411 West Fort Street, Detroit, Michigan 48216, Nagle Paving Company,
39525 W 13 Mile Road, Suite 300, Novi, Michigan 48377, and Stante
Excavating, 46912 Liberty Drive, Wixom, Michigan 48393, to provide
snow removal services for City streets during the 2012-2013 snow
season for snowfalls of over four (4) inches in accumulation and as
authorized by the Mayor, pursuant to the terms stated in the attached
proposals dated September 11, 2012 (Fiore Enterprises, LLC),
September 20, 2012 (Nagle Paving Company), and September 19, 2012
(Stante Excavating), FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize said
action without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditures for such
services from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-463-818-020
(Road Maintenance Contractual Services) for this purpose
Councilmember Kritzman stepped down from the podium at 10 04 p m. to avoid any
perceived conflict of interest.
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by McCann, it was
#432-12 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated October 5, 2012,
which is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed Lease Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia
Chamber of Commerce for property located at 33233 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to be used as a Livonia Welcome Center and
Chamber of Commerce Offices for the period beginning November 1,
2012, through October 31, 2015, the Council does hereby approve of the
aforesaid Lease Agreement and authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached Lease
Agreement, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES
NAYS Robinson, Brosnan, McCann and Toy
None
The President declared the resolution adopted
Katzman returned to the podium at 1006 p m
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#433-12 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford Motor Company,
dated September 21, 2012, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 1,
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i.e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Ford Motor Company, the
Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing units an
opportunity for a hearing on this application and said hearing having in
fact been conducted at 7.00 p.m , Monday, October 15, 2012, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
WHEREAS, the aggregate SEV of real and personal property exempt
from ad valorem taxes within the City of Livonia after granting this
certificate will not exceed 5% of an amount equal to the sum of the SEV
of the unit, plus the SEV of personal and real property thus exempted
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Ford Motor Company, finds and determines.
(a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the
operation of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial
soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property
tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied with the
requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as amended
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2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Ford Motor
Company, covering new equipment for their facility located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 1,
for 12 years, after a two-year construction period
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and
the City Council upon approval of an Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate, the Council hereby authorizes the
Administration to negotiate such Letter of Agreement and
authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign such Letter of
Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and incorporate
such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation required to
process applications for Industrial Facilities Exemption
Certificates
On a motion by McCann, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#434-12 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated October 2, 2012, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept various gifts and cash donations in the amount of
$8,265 00 from the sources indicated therein, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and credit the amounts of $1,110 00 to Account
No 702---285-214 (Youth Commission Trust), $2,505 00 to Account No
702---285-219 (Emergency Service Programs), $4,550 00 to Account
No 702---285-216 (Senior Citizens Programs) and $100 00 to Account
No 702-690-010 (Arts Trust) for the purposes as designated by the
donors
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
Robinson indicated he has been scheduled for kidney surgery on
November 7, 2012, and expressed gratitude to all community members for their
overwhelming support and well wishes for his health and recovery following the
scheduled surgery Robinson indicated he looked forward to returning in the New
Year to work with his fellow Councilmembers
President Toy wished Councilmember Robinson well for his surgery and
subsequent recovery and stated the Council's prayers are with him as all care for him
deeply
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On a motion by McCann, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,715th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 10.10 p.m
TerryllAarecki, City Clerk