HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-10-10 36444
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
NINETY FOURTH REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 10, 2007
On October 10, 2007, 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 Meakin led the meeting with
the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-
Marecki, Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson, Gerald Taylor, Don Knapp, and James
McCann
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, City Planner;
Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney; Kevin Roney, City Engineer (Utilities & Engineering),
Patrick Hogan, Director of Public Works, Shadd Whitehead, Fire Chief; and Val
Vandersloot, City Clerk.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#495-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1593rd Regular
Meeting of the Council held September 26, 2007 are hereby approved
as submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Godfroid-Marecki announced that on Saturday, November 3, 2007,
Livonia will host "Sharing the Dream" Sheila Taormina and other female Olympians
will be at Churchill High School, 8900 Newburgh Road, for this event. Tickets will be
available at the Livonia Community Recreation Center and the Livonia Hockey
Association at Eddie Edgar Arena
Council President McCann announced the following three (3) Public
Hearings to be held on Monday, December 3, 2007, at TOO p m , in the Auditorium
of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI
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Petition 2007-08-01-06 submitted by Leo Soave Building Company,
Inc. requesting to rezone property at 18956 Farmington Road, located
on the east side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile Road and
Clarita Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10, from R-1 to OS,
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project Kenwood
Meadows Subdivision and Kenwood Meadows Subdivision #2, N E 1/4
of Section 24, located south of Five Mile Road between Cavell Avenue
and Santa Anita Avenue (to determine necessity), and
Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project Curtis Creek
Site Condominiums, S E '/4 of Section 11, located south of Curtis
Avenue between Melvin Avenue and Fremont Avenue
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September
11, 2007, re delinquent accounts receivable balance for false alarms at Livonia
Plaza, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
2007-08-08-14)
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Meakin, it was
#496-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Joan
M Onkka, President, Holy Cross Women of the ELCA, dated
September 14, 2007, which requests permission to display signs
announcing their annual Book & Bake Sale fundraiser to be conducted
at Holy Cross Lutheran Church on Friday and Saturday, November 16
and 17, 2007, which signs are 18" x 24" in size and will be displayed at
various locations in the City, no earlier than Friday, November 9, 2007,
and removed no later than Sunday, November 18, 2007, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted, with the understanding that the City is not
responsible should the signs be removed by Wayne County
#497-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated September 11, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Safety,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) FY 2006
Assistance to Firefighters Grant Award in the amount of $15,885 00,
the same to be deposited into Account No 223-753-528-669 (Federal
Grant Revenue), FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a total
project cost of $19,856 00 for the purchase of specialty fire education
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products, of which 80% shall be the federal government's portion
($15,885 00) and 20% shall be the City's portion ($3,971 00),
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of such
equipment in the amount of $12,490 00 ("Sparky's Hazard House")
from Modeltech International, 4820 De Rouen, Montreal, QC, HIV
3T4, Canada and in the amount of $7,366 00 ("Freddie the Fire Truck",
voice modifier and vehicle water squirter) from Robotronics Inc., 1610
West 1600 South, Springville, Utah 84663, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount
of $15,885 00 from Account No 223-753-528-669 (Federal Grant
Revenue) and Account No 223-753-971-999 (Federal Grant Expense)
for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize an expenditure in the amount of $3,971 00 from Account No
101-336-960-025 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 Section 3 04 140D4 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#498-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer (Operations) and the Director of
Public Works, dated September 20, 2007, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the proposal submitted by CarteGraph
Systems, Inc., 3600 Digital Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003 for upgrading
the current 35 CALLdirector and 21 WORKdirector licenses to the
GEODATA connection (CarteGraph Phase II) and the conversion of
licenses to CARTEfIex licenses for an amount not to exceed
$74,500 00, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $74,500 00 from Account Nos 592-000-
158-036 (Construction in Progress — CarteGraph) and 203-463-818-
106 (Contractual Services — CarteGraph) for this purpose, FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize such action without competitive
bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid company and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
#499-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 7, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an
Advance Construction Contract between the Michigan Department of
Transportation and the City of Livonia for the resurfacing and
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rehabilitation of Newburgh Road between Seven Mile and Eight Mile
Roads, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute this agreement in
the manner and form herein submitted, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure in the amount of
$965,100 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Major Roads) for this purpose with the
understanding that the total project cost is estimated at $1,219,800 00,
of which $241,300 00 (20%) will be funded by a State Local Jobs
Today Grant and the City will be responsible for payment in the
amount of $978,500 00 until Federal Funds are available in 2008,
FURTHER, it is understood that in 2008 the Federal Highway
Administration will reimburse the City in the amount of $965,100 00
(79% of the total project cost) which will leave approximately
$13,400 00 (approximately 1% of the total project cost) as the City's
share, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure
in the amount of $13,400 00 from funds already budgeted in Account
No 202-463-818-125 (Major Street Fund — County Project
Participation) for the City's share of this project; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution, together
with the signed agreement, to the Michigan Department of
Transportation, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
#500-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated August 29, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 08-102-2007 adopted on August 28, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-08-08-14 submitted by Rocky Zebari, on behalf
of Livonia Plaza, requesting site plan approval in connection with a
proposal to renovate the exterior of the commercial building located on
the east side of Middlebelt Road between St. Martin Avenue and
Bretton Road (19618 Middlebelt Road), in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
1, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance
No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
2007-08-08-14 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 dated August 13, 2007,
prepared by DAZ Architectural Design, is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to,
2 That a fully detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for
approval by the Planning Commission and City Council within
60 days following approval of this petition by the City Council,
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3 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 3 dated
August 13, 2007, prepared by DAZ Architectural Design, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
4 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
inch brick,
5 That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a
compatible character, material and color to other exterior
materials on the building,
6 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be
constructed out of the same brick used in the construction of the
building or in the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall's
design, texture and color shall match that of the building and the
enclosure gates shall be of steel construction and maintained
and when not in use closed at all times,
7 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary permits, including
storm water management permits, wetlands permits and soil
erosion and sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County,
the City of Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality;
8 That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty (20') feet in height
and shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
9 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
August 24, 2007,
10 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals,
11 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
12 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for; and,
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13 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance No 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a
period of one year only from the date of approval by City
Council, and unless a building permit is obtained this approval
shall be null and void at the expiration of said period
#501-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated September 21,
2007, approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
Council Resolutions 281-07 and 369-07, the Council does hereby refer
the issue of requiring asphalt companies to clean up black tar left on
City streets to the Administration (Engineering) for its report and
recommendation
A communication from the Department of Law, dated September 21,
2007, re how to require asphalt companies to clean up black tar left on City streets,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (CR 281-07)
#502-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Joe Laura, dated September 18, 2007, the Council
does hereby refer the subject of minimizing disruptions to neighbors
and reviewing setback requirements in connection with business drive-
thru speakers to the Administration for its report and recommendation
#503-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Joe Laura, dated September 18, 2007, the Council
does hereby refer the subject of business drive-thru speakers to the
Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, Taylor,
Knapp, and McCann
NAYS None
Godfroid-Marecki gave a verbal update to the public regarding the
subject of scheduling a meeting with LPS School Board Trustees to discuss land use
and the rezoning process President McCann indicated this matter would remain in
the Economic Development, Community Outreach and Schools Liaison Committee
(CR 350-03)
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An informational sheet, from the Wireless Oakland Project Team titled
"Wireless Oakland Building the community and workforce of tomorrow" dated
September 18, 2007, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (CR 125-07)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Knapp, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#504-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Economic Development, Community
Outreach and Schools Liaison Committee, dated September 18, 2007,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 125-07 regarding the subject
of the viability of making the City of Livonia wireless to attract new
businesses and young families, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of how to proceed with investigating the possibility of a wireless
City and determining the interest and need of the public in such a
project to the Administration for its report and recommendation
President McCann announced this item would remain in the Economic
Development, Community Outreach and Schools Liaison Committee (CR 125-07)
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#505-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Economic Development, Community
Outreach and Schools Liaison Committee, dated September 18, 2007,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 206-05, in connection with
the upcoming Super Bowl XL to be held in Detroit in February, 2006,
and how the City of Livonia can prepare for this event, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this
matter
A communication from Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc., dated
September 26, 2007, re engineering services for the 2008-2010 Livonia Road
Repair Program, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(CR 562-02)
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On a motion by Laura, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#506-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated
September 25, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 562-
02, in connection with all engineering services required for the 2008 -
2010 Road Repair Program, the Council does hereby authorize the
Administration to negotiate contracts with Anderson, Eckstein and
Westrik, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, Michigan
48315, for the concrete portion of the 2008 - 2010 Road Repair
Program, and Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc , 34000 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the asphalt portion of the 2008 - 2010
Road Repair Program, based upon their proposals submitted for this
work; FURTHER, these contracts shall be for a period of one (1) year
with an option to extend for two (2) years if desired by the City;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute agreements
with the aforesaid companies upon completion of negotiations by the
Administration, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Godfroid-Marecki, Laura, Robinson, and McCann
NAYS Meakin, Taylor, and Knapp
The President declared the resolution adopted
Scott Lockwood, PE, Senior Project Engineer from Anderson, Eckstein
& Westrick, Inc., was present at the meeting to answer any questions of Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#507-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated September 11, 2007, in
connection with the renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia
and Livonia Towing, Inc and the possible amendment to towing and
storage rates set forth in the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Council does hereby authorize the renewal of the contract between
the City of Livonia and Livonia Towing, Inc , 12955 Levan, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for police towing and storage services for a period of
one (1) year, with charges for the following services rendered for City-
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owned vehicles and equipment to remain the same as the existing
agreement, previously authorized in Council Resolution 61-05
Towing under 5,000 GVWR $ 10 00
Towing 5,000 to 10,000 GVWR 30 00
Tire change 10 00
Over mileage charge 1 00 per mile
FURTHER, Livonia Towing, Inc shall abide by the towing and storage
rates and fees established in Section 10 21 240 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the request to waive the performance bond
requirement for the reasons indicated in the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, with Livonia Towing, Inc provided same is approved as
to form by the Department of Law; 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 the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140D4
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#508-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated September 11, 2007,
regarding the possible amendment to storage rates and redemption
costs for impounded vehicles set forth in the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Department of Law to prepare an appropriate Ordinance
amendment to Section 10.21.240 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
for submission to Council, with the provision that rates for surface
street towing shall be the same as contained in the previous contract.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Laura, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#509-07 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer to the
Administration for its report and recommendation the issue of whether
or not having a storage lot in the City should be changed in the Livonia
Code of Ordinances
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Meakin, it was
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#510-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated July 11, 2007, which sets
forth its resolution 07-69-2007, adopted on July 10, 2007, with regard
to Petition 2007-05-01-03, submitted by Ajamco Inc. for a change of
zoning of property located on the west side of Middlebelt Road
between Six Mile Road to the north and Munger Avenue to the south
(16825 Middlebelt Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14 from P to C-
.
2 (Parking to General Business), and the Council having conducted a
Public Hearing with regard to this matter on September 17, 2007, the
Council does hereby approve Petition 2007-05-01-03 for preparation of
the Ordinance for submission to Council, and the City Planner is
hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be
prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to furnish
the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an Ordinance amending
Ordinance No 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp,
NAYS and McCann
Laura
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#511-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Assessor, dated September 25, 2007, with
regard to Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate #2000-415, which is
scheduled to expire on December 30, 2012, and which is referred to as
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 74, relative to Trio
Tool, formerly located at 34401 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby determine to revoke the personal property
component of the said Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate, the
action herein being taken for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid
report and recommendation of the City Assessor
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Taylor, it was
#512-07 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Airo Steel
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Corporation, dated July 27, 2007, covering new industrial facilities to
be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No
74, and
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 Alro Steel Corporation, 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, September 19, 2007, at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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, Alro Steel Corporation, 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 Alro Steel
Corporation covering new industrial facilities to be located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 74, for 11
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 the 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
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A roll call vote was taken with the following result:
AYES Meakin, Laura, Robinson, Taylor, and Knapp
NAYS Godfroid-Marecki and McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#513-07 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Valassis
Manufacturing Company, dated July 11, 2007, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 33, and
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 Valassis Manufacturing
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 , Wednesday,
September 19, 2007, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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, Valassis Manufacturing 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 Valassis
Manufacturing Company covering new industrial facilities to be
Imo
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 33, for 12 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
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#514-07 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Valassis
Manufacturing Company, dated July 11, 2007, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 98, and
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 Valassis Manufacturing
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 , Wednesday,
September 19, 2007, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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, Valassis Manufacturing Company, finds and
determines (a) that the granting of this Industrial Facilities
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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 Valassis
Manufacturing Company covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 98, for 12 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
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#515-07 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from TRW Automotive,
Inc , dated September 11, 2007, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay
District No 108, Section 26, and
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 TRW Automotive, 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 , Monday, October 1, 2007, at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
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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, TRW Automotive, 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 TRW Automotive,
Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City
of Livonia Industrial Development Overlay District No 108,
Section 26, for 12 years after completion of construction
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act
198, PA 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
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#516-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Fire Chief, dated September 11, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Public Safety Director and 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 a cash donation in the amount of
$1,000 00 from Livonia resident Ralph Rittenhouse in memory of his
wife, Wanda, the same to be appropriated and credited to Account No
702----285-336 (Fire Community Donations) to be used for the
purposes as designated by the donor
Regular Meeting Minutes of October 10, 2007 36459
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
Knapp wished a Happy Birthday to his sister, Monica, whose birthday
jam is on Saturday, October 13th
President McCann wished a Happy Anniversary to his parents who
celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last Saturday, October 6, 2007
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,594th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8 40 p m
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk