HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2010-05-12 37551
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FIFTY SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 12, 2010
On May 12, 2010, 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 Councilmember Toy led the meeting with an invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Laura Toy, Maureen Miller
Brosnan, John Pastor, Brian Meakin, Joe Laura, and James McCann Absent:
None
Elected and appointed officials present: Todd Zilincik, City Engineer;
Karen Tesner, Director of Legislative Affairs, Mark Taormina, City Planner; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Terry A. Marecki, City Clerk, and Mayor Jack Kirksey
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#152-10 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,655th Regular
Meeting of the Council held April 28, 2010, are hereby approved as
submitted
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#153-10 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 248th Special
Meeting of the Council held May 3, 2010, are hereby approved as
submitted
President McCann congratulated Conrad Schwartz on being selected
to fill the vacant City Council seat created when Terry Marecki was appointed to fill
the vacant City Clerk position and indicated Mr Schwartz would take the Oath of
Office on Thursday, May 13, 2010
President McCann presented a plaque to Terry Marecki to honor her
for her years of service on City Council and congratulated Ms Marecki for obtaining
speedy results following the recent School Board election
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President McCann announced Livonia will host its annual Memorial
Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, located at the corner of Five Mile Road and
Farmington Road, on Saturday, May 29, 2010, beginning at 9 00 a m
Mayor Kirksey introduced Chain Sandhu, Chief Executive Officer,
NYX, Inc., a Livonia business, who was present to speak to Council concerning the
success of his company and its future endeavors
Chain Sandhu, Chief Executive Officer, NYX, Inc., 36800 Plymouth
Road, thanked Council for their continued support and was present to provide a
background story of himself and the success story of his business Mr Sandhu
indicated he was born in Northwest India and was raised by his mother on a farm
with his three brothers following the death of his father Mr Sandhu obtained his
Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Engineering and immigrated to the United States
in 1969 with his wife and young son and settled in the Cass Corridor in the City of
Detroit. Mr Sandhu began his career working the assembly line for General Motors
Mr Sandhu explained in 1987 he left General Motors and started his
own company, NYX, Inc with roughly 30 employees and opened their original
location on Plymouth Road The company has since expanded and now has a total
of 11 plants, five of which are located in Livonia Mr Sandhu stated it was important
for industry and communities, such as Livonia, to work together Mr Sandhu
highlighted the products produced by NYX, Inc by providing a PowerPoint
presentation Mr Sandhu concluded by stressing the importance of education and
his opinion that the United States must go forward and ensure manufacturing jobs
stay in the United States to ensure the future of the country
During Audience Communication, Don Kohlhoff, 14066 Mayfield,
announced the Livonia Symphony Orchestra will be hosting its Annual Garden Party
fundraising luncheon at Laurel Manor on Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 11 30 a.m Mr
Kohlhoff indicated the price for admission is $30 and the luncheon is followed by a
floral silent auction Mr Kohlhoff added anyone interested in purchasing tickets for
the event should contact Rose Kachnowski at (734) 591-0266
Mr Kohlhoff further stated the 19th Annual Golf Outing for the Livonia
Symphony Orchestra will be held on a Friday this year, June 11th at 8 30 a m at Fox
Creek Golf Course Mr Kohlhoff stated the price for the luncheon is $25 and
packages for the golf outing and event sponsorships were still available Mr
Kohlhoff concluded by providing his phone number of(734) 522-0721
A communication from the Department of Public Works, dated April 22,
2010, re use of crushed concrete for the 2010 Residential Road Program, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, it was
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#154-10 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Amy Fogle, 9870 Henry Ruff, dated April 13, 2010, requesting
permission to close Henry Ruff between Robert and Orangelawn on
Saturday, June 5, 2010, from 12 00 p m to 10 00 p m for the purpose
of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission
as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said affair on
Saturday, June 12, 2010, in the event of inclement weather, the action
taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#155-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Peggy
Roberts, Executive Director, AAA Pregnancy Resource Center, dated
April 14, 2010, which requests permission to waive Section 8 32 070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, in connection with a
one-mile walk and 5K Fun Run fundraiser, which will take place in
Livonia on Saturday, May 15, 2010, to allow a live band to perform
between the hours of 9 30 a m and 12 30 p m at 16751 and 16755
Middlebelt Road, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
#156-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kaye
Whittington, member of the Great Lakes African American Quilt Guild
and Chairman of the Quilt Show, dated April 14, 2010, the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate that Great Lakes African
American Quilter's Network is recognized as a non-profit organization
operating in the community, and the action herein being taken for the
purpose of affording Great Lakes African American Quilter's Network
an opportunity to obtain a charitable gaming license or registration
from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State
statute
#157-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated April 8, 2010, and the
report and recommendation of the Deputy Chief of Police, dated April
21, 2010, and amended Apnl 26, 2010, approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Moutafis,
Inc to rebuild and add space to an escrowed 2009 Class C licensed
business issued under MCL 436 1515(1), Non-Transferable with Direct
Connection-1, Outdoor Services, and Official Permit Food (amended to
add 1 bar - golf cart for a total of 2 bars, 1 outdoor service - entire golf
course for a total of 2 areas and Official Permit [Golf]), for a business
located at 20500 Newburgh, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County;
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of
this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#158-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 15, 2010, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 16,
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2010, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC (a
Florida Limited Liability Company) for transfer of ownership of a 2009
Class C licensed business, from Outback/Detroit-1 Limited Partnership
(a Florida Limited Partnership), and the request for a new Official
Permit (Food) (Step 2) and Sunday Sales (10"00 a m — 12 00 p m ) for
a business located at 29441 Five Mile, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#159-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated March 25, 2010, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the following low bids,
which meet specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials specified at the
unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011
1 Nagle Paving Company, 39525 13 Mile Road, Novi, Michigan
48377
1100T 20A Asphaltic Concrete $45 75 per ton
1100T 36A Asphaltic Concrete
49 50 per ton
1100L Asphaltic Concrete
45 00 per ton
2 Ajax Materials Corporation, 830 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 100,
Troy, Michigan 48084
Cold Patch Material — Pave 192,
Delivered $87 00 per ton
3 Saginaw Asphalt Paving Company, 2981 Carrollton Road,
Saginaw, Michigan 48604
Cold Patch Material - U P M or Q P R.,
Delivered $81.25 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish
the materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second
lowest bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
bituminous materials specified at the unit prices bid for the period May
1, 2010, through April 30, 2011
Li Ajax Materials Corporation, 830 Kirts Boulevard, Suite 100,
Troy, Michigan 48084
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1100T 20A Asphaltic Concrete $46 00 per ton
1100T 36A Asphaltic Concrete 50 00 per ton
1100L Asphaltic Concrete 45 00 per ton
Cold Patch Material - U P M or Q P R.,
Delivered 95 00 per ton
2 Cadillac Asphalt, LLC, 51777 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Wixom,
Michigan 48393
Cold Patch Material — Pave 192,
Delivered $88 00 per ton
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of
funds already budgeted from Account No 101-463-782-000 for this
purpose
#160-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service - Municipal
Services and the Director of Public Works, dated March 25, 2010,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
proposal, dated March 18, 2010, submitted by Allie Brothers, Inc ,
20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the
Department of Public Works with employee uniform items at the unit
prices bid in 2003 (previously approved in Council Resolution 230-03)
for the period July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2011, from funds
available in the approved budgets for the various sections of the
Department of Public Works, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the action herein without competitive bidding for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in
accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
#161-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 21, 2010,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of 100% of the City's requirement of rock salt used for ice
control from the Detroit Salt Company, 12841 Sanders Street, Detroit,
Michigan 48217, at the unit price of $46 11 per ton available through
cooperative bid pricing, for an estimated total amount of $115,275 00,
for the period October 1, 2010, through April 30, 2011, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $115,275 00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Account No 101-463-784-000 (Snow Removal Supplies), FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid action without
competitive bidding since same is based on the low cooperative bid
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pricing and in accordance with Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
#162-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 23, 2010, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Nagle Paving
Company, 36788 Amrhein, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for completing all
work required in connection with the 2010 Civic Center/Library Driving
Parking Lot Improvement and Fire Stations #5 and #6 Parking Lot
Paving Project (Contract 10-E) for the estimated total cost of
$640,836 50, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units
involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said
estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid
received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $316,562 34 from funds
already budgeted in Account No 203-463-818-180 (Local Street Fund-
Maintenance-Civic Center Drive) for the Civic Center/Library Drive
Reconfiguration and Improvement; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$324,274 16 from funds already budgeted in Account No 401-000-
974-000 (Capital Projects) for the Civic Center Library Parking Lot and
Fire Stations #5 and #6 Parking Lots, and the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a contract with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#163-10 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of warranties for paving work to the Infrastructure and
Community Transit Committee for its report and recommendation
#164-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 26, 2010, which
bears the signature of Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding
an additional appropriation and expenditure for work required in
connection with Contract 08-C (Reconstruction), previously authorized
in Council Resolution 166-08, adopted on April 16, 2008, and Contract
08-L (Maintenance), previously authorized in Council Resolution 50-09,
adopted on February 11, 2009, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of the additional amount of $225,206 00
from the Unexpended Fund balance of the Road, Sidewalk and Tree
Fund (204) to be paid to Florence Cement Company, 12978 23 Mile
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Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48136, in order to close out the
2008 Concrete Road Repair Project (including ADA ramps)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann
NAYS None
A communication from Senator Carl Levin, dated April 2, 2010, re
supporting Livonia's application for grant funding under the Great Lakes Restoration
Initiative (GLRI) to stabilize an eroded area of the Bell Creek, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council. (CR 44-99)
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated April 13,
2010, re submittal of Round X-B RPO Grant Funding for Whispering Willows
Stormwater Detention Basin and Streambank Stablization (Rennolds' Ravine
Subdivision), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR
44-99)
Brosnan provided a verbal update concerning the subject of a Storm
Water Management Study — possible grant funding available to the City through the
Wayne County Department of Public Services and indicated the subject matter
would remain in the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee (CR 44-99)
A communication from Sensus and Etna Metering Systems, Inc.,
received at the Infrastructure and Community Transit Committee meeting of April 21,
2010, re 2009 Meter Price Comparison between several cities, 2010 Canton
Township price quotes and information regarding the City's water meter purchases
over the past three years, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 86-10)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#165-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Infrastructure and Community Transit
Committee, dated April 21, 2010, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 86-10, regarding the proposed meter purchase contract
with Etna Supply, and having considered a communication from the
Water and Sewer Board, dated February 4, 2010, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution WS 4039 2/10, the Council does hereby accept the proposal
received on January 1, 2010, as revised on April 16, 2010, from
Sensus and Etna Metering Systems, Inc., 207 Windmere Drive,
Bowling Green, Kentucky 42103, to supply small diameter water
meters, compound water meters, fire line meters, testers and meter
reading appurtenances through December 31, 2011, based upon the
unit prices set forth in the attachment therein as revised, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize such expenditure from funds
already budgeted in the Water and Sewer Fund (Inventory — Water
Meters, Account No 592-111-060) for this purpose, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of said items without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140 D 4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
A communication from the Department of Law, dated April 22, 2010,
re Administration Response to CR 499-08 — guidelines for commercial filming, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 206-08)
A communication from the Planning Commission, dated May 12, 2010,
re Administrative Response to CR 205-08 — current zoning for the film industry, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 206-08)
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#166-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Economic Development, Community Outreach
and Strategic Planning Committee, dated April 26, 2010, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 206-08, regarding the subject of film
industries coming to Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to
take no further action with regard to this matter
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Toy provided a verbal update on the subject of various economic
development matters and indicated the subject matter would remain in the Economic
Development, Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee at this time
(CR 339-09)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#167-10 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of temporary retail sites to the Legislative Affairs Committee for
its report and recommendation
A communication from the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated April
26, 2010, re the "Cyber Downtown" concept, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council (CR 545-05)
Toy provided a verbal update on the subject of a vision process for the
City and indicated the subject matter would remain in the Economic Development,
Community Outreach and Strategic Planning Committee at this time (CR 545-05)
A communication from Plante & Moran, received on April 28, 2010, re
Audit Presentation for the City of Livonia for the period of December 1, 2008, to
November 30, 2009, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 367-02)
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated April 21,
2010, re Audit Reports for the Fiscal Year ending November 30, 2009, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 367-02)
Pastor provided a verbal update on the subject of the Annual Audit
Reports for the City of Livonia and indicated the subject matter would remain in the
Finance, Budget and Technology Committee at this time (CR 367-02)
Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
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CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION
3 THERETO (Petition 2009-11-01-03)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, Laura, and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
A communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated May 12, 2010, re
request for creation of stipends for employees in the Assessor's Office assuming
temporary duties, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Toy, seconded by Pastor, it was
#168-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Human Resources Director, dated April 22, 2010, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Commission
Resolution 10-321, adopted on April 21, 2010, wherein the
Commission recommends the creation of stipends for employees in the
Assessor's Office assuming temporary duties, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Civil Service Commission and
does hereby approve a change in the compensation plan effective
August 1, 2009, to establish an annual stipend of $8,000 00 for the
position of Assistant City Assessor while assuming the functions of the
City Assessor, and an annual stipend of $6,500 00 for the Commercial
and Industrial Appraiser while assuming the functions as a Level 4
Assessor, such payments to be made on a bi-weekly basis while so
assigned to such duties
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Toy, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann
NAYS Brosnan and Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, it was
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#169-10 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated April 22, 2010,
approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting approval of an
additional appropriation for renovation costs for the new Housing
Commission Administrative Offices located at 10800 Farmington Road,
the Council does hereby appropriate an additional amount of
$31,604 12 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Capital Projects
Fund (401) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize a total project expenditure in the amount of$49,244 12
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, and Meakin
NAYS Laura and McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
President McCann passed the gavel to Vice President Laura at 9.10 p m to speak in
favor of the following item
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Pastor, it was
#170-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Director of the Housing Commission, dated April 19, 2010,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
331-09, the Council does hereby accept the offer of Ms Raquel Garcia
to purchase City-Owned property located at 11180 Haller, Livonia,
Michigan in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36, further described as
Lot 51, Greenette Subdivision, according to the Plat thereof as
recorded in Liber 74 of Plats, Page(s) 65 and 66, Wayne County
Records
for a total purchase price of $69,000 00, which sale is conditioned
upon the purchaser obtaining financing and participating in a
homeownership training program, the action herein being taken in
order to best serve the interests of the community; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby direct that the sale proceeds be directed to the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program for purposes consistent with the
NSP Grant Agreement; and the Director of the Housing Commission is
hereby requested to execute a Quit Claim Deed and such other
documents as may be necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of
this resolution, and the Director of the Housing Commission and the
Department of Law are hereby requested to prepare and place in
proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
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have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing with the following result:
AYES Toy, Brosnan, Pastor, Meakin, and McCann
NAYS Laura
Vice President Laura declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Pastor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#171-10 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the
subject of selling City-owned homes to the Public School Foundation to
the Public Safety, Education and Recreation Committee for its report
and recommendation
President McCann resumed the gavel at 9 17 p m
it was On a motion by Toy, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
#172-10 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Leapers, Inc., dated
April 26, 2010, covering new industrial facilities to be located within
City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 110,
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 Leapers, Inc., 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 , Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the Livonia City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
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1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received
from the applicant, Leapers, Inc , 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
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Leapers, Inc
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 110, for 7
years
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 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
A communication from Council President James McCann, dated May
12, 2010, re updated Council Committee assignments, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Toy, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#173-10 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from Council President McCann, dated May 6, 2010, wherein it is
requested that Council Resolution 31-10 be amended re designation
of City Council Parliamentarian, the Council does hereby amend and
revise Council Resolution 31-10 so as to read as follows
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby designate Joe Laura
as Parliamentarian of the City Council on a continuing basis, or
until further order of this Council by Council Resolution
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting
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Meakin welcomed Conrad Schwartz to City Council as the City's
newest Council member effective May 13, 2010
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,656th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9 20 p m
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Terry 11 Marecki, City Clerk
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