HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2007-05-09 36190
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED
EIGHTY-FOURTH REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 9, 2007
On May 9, 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 Laura led the meeting with the Pledge of
Allegiance
Roll was called with the following result: Joe Laura, Thomas Robinson,
Gerald Taylor, Donald Knapp, Brian Meakin, Terry Godfroid-Marecki, and James
McCann Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert Schron, City Engineer;
Mark Taormina, City Planner; Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Sean
Kavanagh, City Attorney; Kevin Roney, Public Utility Manager; and Val Vandersloot,
City Clerk.
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#174-07 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1583rd Regular
Meeting of the Council held April 25, 2007 are hereby approved as
submitted
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the
meeting
Meakin read a proclamation to announce that Saturday, May 12, 2007,
will be National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive Day in Livonia A letter
carrier from Livonia was present to accept the proclamation
Knapp read a proclamation announcing that May 19-25, 2007, is
National Safe Boating Week and the start of the year-round effort to promote safe
boating Commander Al Furman and the Coast Guard auxiliary members from
Livonia were present to accept.
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Godfroid-Marecki read a commendation honoring the members of the
Livonia Churchill Lady Chargers Varsity Volleyball Team, who are the 2007 Michigan
High School Athletic Association Class A State Volleyball Champions
Knapp announced that beginning May 10, 2007, City Council meetings
will be downloaded on the City website
Taylor wished a "Happy Birthday" to Council President McCann
Meakin congratulated City Clerk Val Vandersloot on a well-run election
yesterday, May 8, and congratulated all candidates who participated in the School
Election and wished good luck to the new School Board
Council President McCann announced the upcoming birth of his first
grandchild in December
Council President McCann announced one Public Hearing to be held
on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at TOO p m in the Auditorium in the Livonia City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, regarding the following item.
Petition 2007-02-0101 submitted by Ronald W Emling requesting to
rezone property at 39115 Plymouth Road, located on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Newburgh Road and Eckles Road in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 30 from RUF to R-1
At the direction of the chair, item #12 was removed from the Consent
portion of the agenda.
A communication dated May 8, 2007, from Scott Edwards, Carlin,
Edwards, Brown & Howe, PLLC, re payment of outstanding false fire alarm fees due
from Logan's Roadhouse, Inc., was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, it was.
#175-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, 9917 Cranston Street, dated April 10, 2007,
requesting permission to close Cranston Street between Elmira and
Orangelawn on Monday, May 28, 2007, from 2 00 p m to 8.00 p m for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
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#176-07 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Suzanne Shingler, 28652 Grandon Street, dated April 9, 2007,
requesting permission to close Grandon Street between Harrison and
Brentwood on Saturday, June 16, 2007, from 3.00 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 Sunday, June 17, 2007, in the event of inclement
weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#177-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Pastor
Rick Beaudrie, Bethel Community Church, which requests permission
to display signs announcing the Bethel Community Church's
Rummage Sale to be conducted on Friday, June 8, 2007, through
Saturday, June 9, 2007, from 9 00 a m to 6 00 p.m , which signs are to
be 18"x 25" in size and which will be displayed at various locations in
the City, no earlier than Friday, June 1, 2007, and removed no later
than Sunday, June 10, 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
#178-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Arts Commission and the Director of Community
Resources, dated March 30, 2007, approved for submission by the
Mayor, which requests permission to display 48 signs announcing the
"Art from the Heart" Arts and Crafts Show to be held on Saturday, June
9, 2007, and Sunday, June 10, 2007, on the City Hall grounds, which
signs are to be 18" x 24" in size and which will be displayed at all major
intersections in the City from Sunday, June 3, 2007, through Monday,
June 11, 2007, the Council does hereby grant and approve this
request in the manner and form herein submitted
#179-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 23, 2007, wherein he has requested
approval of the appointment of Mr John Murphy, 32320 Cambridge,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation
Commission for a term expiring April 2, 2011, 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 appointment, provided that Mr
Murphy takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of
the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk.
#180-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 23, 2007, wherein he has requested
approval of the appointment of Mr Ronald R. Reinke, 15025 Golfview,
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Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation
Commission for a term expiring April 2, 2013, 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 appointment, provided that Mr
Reinke takes the oath of office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of
the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk.
#181-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Mayor, dated April 23, 2007, wherein he has requested
approval of the appointment of Mr Glen W Long, Jr , 15240 Knolson,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation
Commission for a term expiring April 2, 2014, 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 appointment, provided that Mr
Long takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of
the City Charter, to be administered by the City Clerk.
#182-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 28, 2006, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 10,
2007, approved for submission by the Public Safety Director and the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine that it has no objection to
and does recommend approval of the request from Joe's Produce Co
to add additional space to a 2005 SDM license located at 33152 W
Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
#183-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 14, 2006, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 5,
2007, approved for submission by the Public Safety Director and the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Jarjosa
Joy Store, Inc. for transfer of ownership of a 2006 Specially
Designated Distributor (SDD) and a Specially Designated Merchant
(SDM) license from Mid-Joy Market, for a business located at 29150
Joy, Livonia, Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#184-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated January 4, 2007, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 18,
2007, approved for submission by the Public Safety Director and the
Mayor, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the request
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from Logan's Roadhouse, Inc. (a Tennessee Corporation) to transfer
all stock in 2006 Class C licensed business through transfer of 1,000
shares from existing stockholder, CBRL Group, Inc. to new
stockholder, LRI Holdings, Inc (a Delaware Corporation) for a
business located at 28599 Schoolcraft Road, Millennium Park, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
#185-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 8, 2006, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated April 18,
2007, approved for submission by the Public Safety Director and the
Mayor, the Council does hereby recommend approval of the request
from Cucina Development, Inc. aka Bravo Development, Inc (an Ohio
Corporation) to transfer stock through merger in a 2006 Class C
licensed business by adding new stockholders for a business located
at 17700 Haggerty Road, 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
#186-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated April 13, 2007, which bears
the signatures of the Director of Public Safety and the Director of
Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication from Allie Brothers, dated April 11, 2007,
wherein it is indicated that Allie Brothers has offered to extend the
prices bid in 2003 (and extended in 2005 for the period May 1, 2005, to
May 1, 2007, pursuant to Council Resolution No 335-05) for an
additional two (2) years through May 1, 2009, the Council does hereby
accept the quote submitted by Allie Brothers, 20295 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, for supplying the Fire Department with
uniforms and related uniform items for the period May 1, 2007, to May
1, 2009, at the same unit prices previously accepted in Council
Resolution 174-03, from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-
338-768-000 for this purpose
#187-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
April 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 bid of Advanced Pool Services, Inc , Box 233, Milford,
Michigan 48381, for completing all work required in connection with the
remarciting, opening and closing of the City's three (3) municipal pools
for a total amount of $100,000 00, the same having been in fact the
4161, lowest bid received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
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authorize the following expenditures from funds already budgeted for
this purpose
a A sum not to exceed $40,000 00 from Account Nos 208-720-
987-000 and 208-720-818-220 for the remarciting, opening and
closing of Botsford Pool,
b A sum not to exceed $40,000 00 from Account Nos 208-721-
987-000 and 208-721-818-220 for the remarciting, opening and
closing of Clements Circle Pool, and
C. A sum not to exceed $20,000 00 from Account Nos 208-722-
987-000 and 208-722-818-220 for the remarciting, opening and
closing of Shelden Pool,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
#188-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 10, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motor City
Trucks, 39300 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for
supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with
two (2) 2007 Sterling Single-Axle Dump Trucks and Equipment for a
net price of $218,980 00, based on a total price of $232,980 00 less
trade-ins of $14,000 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications, and the amount of $218,980 00
is hereby authorized to be expended from funds already budgeted in
Account No 401-000-985-000 (Capital Projects Fund)for this purpose
#189-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 13, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of
Steele's Services, L LC , 2230 Star Court, Rochester Hills, Michigan
48309, for completing all work required in connection with the City's
2007 Street Tree Planting Program for the estimated total cost of
$185,000 00, based upon the Public Service Division's estimate of
units involved, and subject to 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
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the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $185,000 00 from funds
already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund (Account No
204-781-818-047) for this purpose, FURTHER, in the event the low
bidder is unable to supply certain species of trees, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of the next low bidder, Greg Davis
Landscaping Services, 1740 Anita, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan
48236, to supply those species for the City's 2007 Street Tree Planting
Program, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder(s) and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
#190-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Great Lakes
Landscaping, 25212 Ryan Road, Warren, Michigan 48091, for
completing all work required in connection with the City's 2007-2008
Municipal Park Mowing Program (which involves approximately 151
acres of parks and cemetery property) for the total cost of $42,574 00,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item,
FURTHER, in the event the lowest bidder is unable to furnish these
services, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Steele's Services,
L.L.0 , 2230 Star Court, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48369 as an
alternate for completing all work requested in connection with the City's
2007-2008 Municipal Park Mowing Program for the total cost of
$49,929.26, FURTHER, the amount of $42,574 00 is hereby
authorized to be expended from funds already budgeted in Account
No 101-764-818-015 (Parks and Forestry Fund) for this purpose, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder(s) and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
#191-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the
Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2007, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve the lease of five (5) acres
of City-owned property located at 32000 Glendale Avenue as
requested by Asplundh Tree Expert Company, 2255 Northway Drive,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48858, to grind specific biomass for disposal
and transfer woodchip material to an out-source location for a twelve
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(12) month period, with a possible twelve (12) month extension if the
City so desires, subject to the following conditions
1 Provide a Certificate of Insurance on all contractor operations,
2 Seek and receive a written statement from the City of Livonia
that the activity is permitted under the terms of the State of
Michigan agricultural preserve agreement and enforce the City
of Livonia's strict policy of no hunting and no trespassing,
nothing all violations and advising violators to quiet the premises
forthwith,
3 Hold harmless the City and its agents for wrongdoing occurring
on the site that are the direct result of the contractor's
occupancy;
4 Provide all grinding equipment, support equipment and
personnel necessary and grind in a timely manner all waste
wood delivered to the premises;
5 Retain total dispensation of all tree material entering the
premises,
6 Secure the site as directed by the Department of Public Works,
7 Remove any tracked out material on Glendale Road as
requested by Department of Public Works personnel,
8 Keep the premises dust free in accordance with the permit
issued by the Wayne County Health Department Air Pollution
Control Division,
9 Abide by all existing laws and regulations, both local and State,
pertaining to contamination, erosion, siltation and pollution of
watercourses,
10 Abide by all local ordinances,
11 Pay $2,000 00 per month to the City beginning with the
commencement date of activities for approximately twelve (12)
months, and
12 Upon completion of activities, restore all disturbed ground by
leveling and seeding to the City of Livonia's satisfaction
Sike 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
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company, subject to the approval as to the form by the Department of
Law, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
#192-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public
Works, dated April 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 Golder Associates, Inc.,
51229 Century Court, Wixom, MI 48393 for providing engineering
consulting services in connection with the MDEQ Demand Letter for
performance of response activities for the Livonia landfill located at
32500 Glendale (MDEQ Site ID No 82002420) including review of the
Demand Letter, preparation of a RAP Evaluation and Report,
preparation of environmental reports, supervision of other required
work and related services in the amount of $48,150 00, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby accept the proposal submitted by Rau Drilling,
351 North Tuscola Road, Bay City, MI 48708, for drilling all necessary
wells and gas monitors in the amount of $16,305 00 (such amount to
be included in the total amount of $48,150 00 to be paid to Golder
Associates, Inc ), FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
expenditure of an amount not to exceed $48,150 00 from funds already
budgeted in Account No 205-527-818-041 for this purpose, and the
Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid companies and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action
herein without competitive bidding in accordance with Section
3 04 140D(2) and (4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
#193-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 10, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and the Superintendent of Parks and
Recreation and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Hayball Transport, Inc , 12550
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for completing all work
required in connection with the 2007 Parking Lot Paving Project
(Contract 07-E) for the estimated total cost of $206,430 00, 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 $206,430 00 from funds already budgeted in
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t; Account No 208-756-974-000 (Community Recreation — Other
Recreation) for this purpose, 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
#194-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 10, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Zuniga Cement
Construction, Inc , 24620 Schoenherr Road, Suite 100, Warren,
Michigan 48089, for completing all work required in connection with the
2007 Sidewalk and Pavement Replacement Program - Water Main
Breaks (Contract 07-F) for the estimated total cost of $48,390 00
based upon 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 appropriate and authorize an
expenditure in the amount of $48,390 00 from Water and Sewer
Construction in Progress Account No 592-158-000 for this purpose,
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 to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#195-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 16, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Florence Cement
Company, 12798 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2007 Asphalt
Pavement Preventative Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program
(Contract 07-K) on various streets throughout the City of Livonia
pursuant to the Pavement Management Study, for the estimated total
cost of $1,041,260 45, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of
units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the
actual units of work completed in accordance with the unit prices
L 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
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$1,041,260 45 from funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and
Tree Fund as follows
Account No 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation) $655,714.25
Account No 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance) $385,546 20
for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
any minor adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#196-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Century Cement
Company, Inc., 12600 Sibley Road, Riverview, Michigan 48193, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2007 Concrete
Paving Program — Reconstruction Project — Division 1 (Contract 07-C)
on various streets throughout the City of Livonia pursuant to the
Pavement Management Study, for the estimated total cost of
$1,559,434 00, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual
units of work 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 $1,559,434 00
from funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund
(Account No 204-463-818-110 — Reconstruction) for this purpose, and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve any minor
adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the Mayor and
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
#197-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 18, 2007, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Hardrock
Concrete, Inc , 38146 Abruzzi Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2007 Concrete
Paving Program — Maintenance Project — Division 2A (Contract 07-L)
on various streets throughout the City of Livonia pursuant to the
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Pavement Management Study, for the estimated total cost of
$1,031,857 50, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual
units of work 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 $1,031,857 50
from funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund as
follows.
Account No 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation) $89,241.27
Account No 204-463-818-114 (Maintenance) $942,616.23
for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
any minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-
Marecki, and McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#198-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dan
West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated April 30, 2007,
requesting giving Livonia businesses free temporary sign permits
during the week of Spree, June 19 — 24, 2007, to help businesses take
advantage of the increased local traffic created by Spree, the Council
does hereby approve this request and the permit fee requirement set
forth in Section 18 50J(c) of the Zoning Ordinance shall be suspended
during the week of Spree for this year only
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Laura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#199-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dan
West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated April 30, 2007,
requesting giving Livonia businesses free temporary sign permits
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during the week of Spree, June 19 — 24, 2007, to help businesses take
advantage of the increased local traffic created by Spree, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Department of Law for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Knapp, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#200-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dan
West, President, Livonia Chamber of Commerce, dated April 30, 2007,
requesting giving Livonia businesses free temporary sign permits
during the week of Spree, June 19 — 24, 2007, to help businesses take
advantage of the increased local traffic created by Spree, the Council
does hereby refer this matter to the Inspection Department for its
report and recommendation
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#201-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 120-07, in
connection with the selection of a consultant to study existing
conditions, evaluate alternatives with City staff, produce design
documents and provide construction inspection services in connection
with the City Hall (excluding the Annex) Heating, Venting and Air
Conditioning Replacement Project, the Council does hereby authorize
the administration to negotiate a contract with DiClemente Siegel
Design, Inc., 28105 Greenfield Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076 and
NSA, 23761 Research Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48334, to
complete the Phase I only Study in an amount not to exceed
$10,000 00 for each contract, such amount to be expended from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in Account No 101-447-975-000
(General Funds, Public Service Building Maintenance, Capital Outlay —
Buildings) for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it becomes
necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to
execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the
aforesaid companies and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#202-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 632-97, in
connection with the subject of the entire Pentagon project for tracking
purposes, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
with regard to this matter
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#203-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 344-94, in
connection with the proposal to rename Sesquicentennial Park to
Frances Hensley Park, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#204-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 86-97, in
connection with the request to rename a block of Cardwell between
Plymouth and Elmira after Harold Booth, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#205-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 2-01, in connection
with the request to rename a portion of Cavour Street near Five Mile
and Middlebelt Roads in honor of George Loeffler, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#206-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April
17, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions 917-00 and 918-
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00, in connection with the matter of the feasibility of building a
municipal ice arena and soccer fields at Greenmead, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#207-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated
April 23, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 601-03, in
connection with the request to participate in the Rouge River
Watershed Local Management Assembly and for payment of annual
dues to this organization which will promote cooperative management
of the Rouge River and provide mutual assistance in meeting
stormwater permit requirements under the Michigan Department of
Environmental Quality (MDEQ) watershed-based, general stormwater
discharge permits for the period through December 31, 2004, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to
this matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#208-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation from the Water, Sewer and Waste Committee, dated
April 23, 2007, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 932-98, in
connection with the solid waste/recycling contract between the City of
Livonia and Waste Management of Michigan, Inc , the Council does
hereby authorize the Director of the Department of Public Works to
negotiate a renewal of the contract with Waste Management of
Michigan, Inc. and thereafter submit a proposed contract in this regard
to Council for its consideration
The financial audit reports prepared by Plante & Moran for the fiscal
year ending November 30, 2006, were received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 21 OF THE ZONING MAP
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF
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ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVIONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3
THERETO (PETITION 2006-07-01-06)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, Taylor, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-
Marecki, and McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#209-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 4, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 04-32-2007 adopted on April 3, 2007 with
regard to Petition 2007-02-08-06 submitted by S & K Investments, Inc.,
L L C requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct a general office park consisting of three separate buildings
on properties at 14815 and 14801 Farmington Road, located on the
west side of Farmington Road between Lyndon Avenue and Five Mile
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 21, 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 2007-02-08-06 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated April 17, 2007, as
revised, prepared by Arpee/Donnan, Inc , is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked LP-1 dated April 19, 2007, as
revised, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to, subject to
supplemental plantings along the rear of the property, where
necessary, to be determined by the Planning Staff, to effectively
screen the building from the adjacent senior residential
complex;
3 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
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4
5 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
6 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plans marked Sheet
Number PRE-1, PRE-2 and PRES-3 prepared by R.A. Zischke
Architect, as received by the Planning Commission on April 19,
2007, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
7 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face four (4")
inch brick,
8 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,
9 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,
10 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;
11 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;
12 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
March 12, 2007,
13 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,
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14 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the
windows,
15 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,
16 Pursuant to Section 19 10 of Ordinance #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
A communication from Bonnie Johnson, Office of the Council, dated
May 4, 2007, re general information on Class C Liquor Licenses in connection with
request for a new "quota" license from Thomas's Restaurant & Catering (33971
Plymouth Road), was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#210-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mark
Kuszczak, received in the office of the City Clerk on April 23, 2007, and
a subsequent communication from Nancy Kuszczak and Krystyna
Cadaret, dated April 24, 2007, representing MNB Dining Inc.,
requesting approval of an application for a new full-year, on-premise
Michigan Liquor Control Commission Class C liquor license which is to
be reclassified as a tavern license for the sale of beer and wine only for
an existing full-service restaurant (Thomas's Family Restaurant &
Catering) located at 33971 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
Wayne County, the Council does hereby take this means to advise the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City approves the said
request "above all others", and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission
On a motion by Godfroid-Marecki, seconded by Knapp, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#211-07 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 16, 2007, which
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bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the
Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of Florence Cement
Company, 12798 23 Mile Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, for
completing all work required in connection with the 2007 Asphalt
Pavement Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (Contract 07-A)
on various streets throughout the City of Livonia pursuant to the
Pavement Management Study, for the estimated total cost of
$1,181,075 35, based on the Engineering Division's estimate of units of
work involved and subject to the final payment based on the actual
units of work 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 $1,181,075 35
from funds already budgeted in the Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund as
follows
Account No 204-463-818-110 (Reconstruction) $782,398 43
Account No 204-463-818-112 (Rehabilitation) $398,676 92
for this purpose, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve
any minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Meakin, it was
#212-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 5, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 04-33-2007, adopted on April 3, 2007, with
regard to Sign Permit Application, Petition 2007-03-SN-05, submitted
by Tischco Signs, on behalf of Bar Louie Tavern, requesting approval
for awning signage for the restaurant located in the Laurel Park Place
shopping center, on the northwest corner of Six Mile Road and
Newburgh Road (37716 Six Mile Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
7, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said Sign Permit Application,
subject to the following conditions
1 That the plan for the awning, submitted by Tischco Signs, as
received by the Planning Commission on March 13, 2007, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to, except that the
wording on the awning shall be eliminated,
2 That the awning shall not be illuminated,
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3 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the building, the awning or
around the windows, and
4 That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
sign permits are applied for
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Taylor, Meakin, and McCann
NAYS Robinson, Knapp, and Godfroid-Marecki
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, it was
#213-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 10, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 04-36-2007, adopted on April 3, 2007, with
regard to Petition 2007-02-02-04, submitted by Plymouth Food Store,
Inc requesting waiver use approval to expand an SDM liquor license
and add an SDD liquor license to the existing business located on the
north side of Plymouth Road between Cavell Avenue and Inkster Road
(27600 Plymouth Road) in the Southeast '/ of Section 25, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 2007-02-02-04 is hereby approved and
granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That this approval to expand the SDM license and add an SDD
license shall be contingent upon the completion of all building
addition and exterior renovation work approved under Petition
2006-08-08-17,
2 That all conditions imposed by Council Resolution #534-06,
which granted site plan approval to construct an addition and
renovate the exterior of the subject building under Petition 2006-
08-08-17, shall remain in effect to the extent that they are not in
conflict with the conditions of this approval,
3 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review
and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
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160 4 That the use of LED Iightbands or exposed neon, such as to
outline windows or building features, shall not be permitted on
the site,
5 That the expansion of the SDM license and use of an SDD
license shall be permitted only under the circumstances that the
requirement for a 400 foot separation distance between SDM
and SDD licensed establishments and an existing church
building is waived by the City Council by means of a separate
resolution in which two-thirds of the members of the City Council
concur;
6 That all liquor products allowed to be sold in connection with the
use of an SDD license at this location shall be displayed behind
a counter with no direct public access in accordance with the
Floor Plan marked Sheet 2 dated August 4, 2006, prepared by
Scope Data, L.L C, and
7 That the specific plan referenced in this approving resolution
shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the
building permits are applied for
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, and
McCann
NAYS Taylor
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Knapp, it was
#214-07 RESOLVED, that in connection with the approval of
Petition 2007-02-02-04, submitted by Plymouth Food Store, Inc., for a
waiver use to expand an SDM liquor license and add an SDD liquor
license to the existing business located at 27600 Plymouth Road, the
Council does hereby waive the requirement for a 400 foot separation
distance between SDM and SDD licensed establishments and an
existing church building set forth in section 11 03(r)(2) of Zoning
Ordinance No 543, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Laura, Robinson, Knapp, Meakin, Godfroid-Marecki, and
McCann
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NAYS Taylor
The President declared the foregoing resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#215-07 RESOLVED, that in connection with Petition 2007-02-02-
04, submitted by Plymouth Food Store, Inc requesting waiver use
approval to expand an SDM liquor license and add an SDD liquor
license to the existing business located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Cavell Avenue and Inkster Road (27600 Plymouth
Road) in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 25, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of the possible vacating of the alley adjacent to this
property to the administration for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#216-07 RESOLVED, that in connection with Petition 2007-02-02-
04, submitted by Plymouth Food Store, Inc requesting waiver use
approval to expand an SDM liquor license and add an SDD liquor
license to the existing business located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Cavell Avenue and Inkster Road (27600 Plymouth
Road) in the Southeast % of Section 25, the Council does hereby refer
the subject of the possible vacating of the alley adjacent to this
property to the City Planning Commission for action and
recommendation in accordance with provisions of law and City
ordinance
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Meakin, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#217-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 10, 2007, which
transmits its resolution 04-34-2007 adopted on April 3, 2007 with
regard to Petition 2007-03-08-07 submitted by Byblos General
Contracting Company requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to demolish and reconstruct the gas station (Mobil) on
property located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road and
Middlebelt Road (29401 Five Mile Road) in the Northeast '/ of Section
23, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 58 of Ordinance
flaw No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the Planning Commission and Petition
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2007-03-08-07 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site & Landscape Plan marked Sheet SP-02 dated July
17, 2006, prepared by Byblos General Contracting Company, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That the height of the planted trees shall be measured from the
top of the root ball to the mid-point of the top leader;
3 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
4 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all
landscaped and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall
be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and
thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
5 That the Exterior Building Elevation Plan dated July 17, 2006,
prepared by Byblos General Contracting Company, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the brick used in the construction shall be full face 4 inch
brick,
7 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,
8 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,
9 That the gas pump island canopy shall not exceed 18 feet in
height, and its support columns shall be covered with the same
brick used in the construction of the building,
10 That the leading edge of the pump island canopy shall not be
any closer than 10 feet from the property line,
11 That the lights of the pump island canopy shall be recessed in
such a way that the intensity of the illumination is decreased,
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12 That the petitioner shall secure the necessary storm water
management permits from Wayne County, the City of Livonia,
and/or the State of Michigan,
13 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 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;
14 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
March 26, 2007,
15 That the petitioner shall correct to the Fire Department's
satisfaction the items outlined in the correspondence dated
March 20, 2007,
16 That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a
variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for deficient building
setback and parking spaces and any conditions related thereto,
17 No outside storage, placement or display of merchandise shall
be permitted at any time on this site, however, the foregoing
prohibition shall not apply to the display, on the pump islands
only, of oil based products as permitted in Section 11 04(a) of
the Zoning Ordinance,
18 That free air shall be provided at all times this station is open for
business The free air shall be dispensed at the point-of-service
without having to enter the station or the performance of any
extra action in order to obtain the air without charge,
19 That no vehicle vacuum equipment or the outdoor placement of
propane cylinder storage units shall be permitted on the site,
20 That the sale of ice shall be restricted to the inside of the
building,
21 That only conforming signage is approved with this petition
The placement and display of window signage above a point of
ten (10') feet as measured above grade shall not be permitted,
and any additional signage shall be separately submitted to the
Zoning Board of Appeals for review and approval,
22 That no part of the pump island canopy fascia, with the
exception of the embossed logos, shall be illuminated,
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23 That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on
this site including, but not limited to, the pump island canopy,
building or around the windows,
24 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,
25 Pursuant to Section 1910 of Ordinance #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
On a motion by Robinson, seconded by Godfroid-Marecki, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#218-07 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of
1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish industrial
development districts within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of an
industrial development district encompassing land situated in the City
of Livonia, comprised of an area 0 69 acres lying in the North 'A of
Section 28, more particularly described in Exhibit A, attached hereto
and incorporated by reference herein, which area is hereinafter
referred to as "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 105",
and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Linear
Mold & Engineering, Inc of the Council's pending action on this
resolution and of its right to a hearing on the establishment of
proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 105, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 105, and
WHEREAS, on April 18, 2007 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No 105, at which time Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc. and
lam other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had an opportunity
to be heard (a copy of the statements both written and oral made at
such hearing being on file with this City Council), and a representative
of Linear Mold & Engineering, Inc attended said hearing and
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acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing on behalf of the said
corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established, such
district to consist of the area described above,
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as
the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 105 "
EXHIBIT A
28K24B 25A Jeffries Freeway Industrial Park
Sub T1 S R9E L96 P75 76 WCR E 40 Ft Lot
24 Also W 70 Ft Lot 25
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#219-07 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No
416, more particularly described in Council Resolution 53-07 adopted
on February 14, 2007, as required by the provisions of the City Charter
and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessments
levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll
having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed in
Chestnut Grove Site Condominiums in said Special Assessment
District No 416,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does
hereby determine to install street lighting consisting of six (6) 100 watt
high pressure sodium lights on 14' high colonial post top poles with
underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special
Assessment District No 416 Roll are fair and equitable and based
upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special
Assessment Roll No 416 based on installation of six (6) 100 watt high
pressure sodium lights on 14' high colonial post top poles with
underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of
confirmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take
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such further action as set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to
execute a Municipal Street Lighting Agreement for this purpose, and
further, a sum not to exceed $9,257 00 is hereby authorized from the
cash payments posted by or collected from the developer of the
Chestnut Grove Site Condominiums in order to defray the Detroit
Edison contribution-in-aid costs connected with this street lighting
installation project.
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
Knapp wished his mother a Happy Mother's Day
Robinson wished his mother a Happy Mother's Day
McCann wished his wife and his daughter, a mother-to-be, a Happy
Mother's Day
On a motion by Meakin, seconded by Robinson, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,584th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 8 50 p m on May 9, 2007
Val Vandersloot, City Clerk