HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 2002-03-27 33469
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-FIRST
REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 27, 2002
On March 27, 2002, 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 Knapp delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result. Donald Knapp, Val Vandersloot,
Linda Dolan, Gerald Taylor, Joe Laura, Maureen Miller Brosnan, and Jack Engebretson
Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; Robert
Schron, City Engineer; Mark Taormina, City Planner; Sean Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Linda
McCann, Director of Community Resources, Robert Beckley, Director of Public Works,
Dan Putman, Information Systems Manager; Barbara Lewis, City Librarian, Ron Reinke,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and Ian Wilshaw, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, it was
CR 154-02 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,460th Regular Meeting
of the Council held March 13, 2002 are hereby approved as submitted
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Brosnan and Engebretson
NAYS None
PRESENT Laura
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated February 28,
2002, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending December 31, 2001, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
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A communication from the Department of Finance, dated March 7, 2002,
re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
January 31, 2002, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated March 20, 2002,
re contract award prices in the years 1995 and 2000 relative to a request to extend bid
for Water Service Connections to D'Angelo Brothers, Inc., 24485 Middlebelt Road,
Farmington Hills, 48336, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council (Agenda Item #12)
A communication from the Public Service Division, dated March 21, 2002,
re references for Metropolitan Tree, Inc , 6344 St. Mary, Detroit, 48228, relative to this
company being awarded the contract for the 2002 Tree and Stump Removal Program
for the City of Livonia, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Agenda Item #15)
Two communications from the Engineering Division, dated March 20 and
March 26, 2002, respectively, re additional information relative to an Agreement with
Wayne County and the installation of flashing beacons at Churchill High School, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Agenda Item #19)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Dolan, it was
CR 155-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 14, 2002, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Laurie and Maurice Marchand,
19324 Angling, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of
Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby determine to deny
the request for dividing Tax Item No 46-004-01-0027-000 into two parcels
since the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
law, as well as for the reason that the proposed lot split would not be
consistent with good planning and zoning practice
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CR 156-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 28, 2002, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with regard to a request from Joseph Morelli, 35951 Joy Road,
Westland, Michigan 48185, and in accordance with the provisions of 1967
PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18 46 of Ordinance 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby approve of the proposed combination
and division of Tax Item Nos 46-054-01-0005-001 and 46-054-01-0005-
002 into two parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL A
The North 200 0 feet of Lot 6, also the North 200 0 feet of the East 6 0 feet
of Lot 5 "Bell Creek Estates", part of the NW 1/4 of Section 14 , T 1 S , R 9
E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan As recorded in Liber 67,
Page 33 Wayne County records Subject to easements of record
Containing 0 51 acres
PARCEL B
Lot 6, except the North 200 0 feet thereof, also Lot 5 except the North
200 0 feet of the East 6 0 feet thereof, "Bell Creek Estates", part of the NW
1/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
As recorded in Liber 67, Page 33, Wayne County records Subject to
easements of record Containing 2 37 acres
PARCEL C
All of Lot 6 and the East 2 57 feet of Lot 5, "Bell Creek Estates", part of the
NW 1/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan As recorded in Liber 67, Page 33, Wayne County records
Subject to easements of record Containing 1 48 ± acres
PARCEL D
All of Lot 5 except the East 2 57 feet thereof, "Bell Creek Estates", part of
the NW '/4 of Section 14, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan As recorded in Liber 67, Page 33, Wayne County records
Subject to easements of record Containing 1 40 ± acres
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is
made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the
Wayne County Register of Deeds, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT UNTIL
A VARIANCE IS GRANTED BY THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS
TO EVERY NONCONFORMING LOT RESULTING FROM SUCH SPLIT,
NONE OF SAID LOTS MAY BE SOLD, LEASED OR TRANSFERRED
CR 157-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 7, 2002, wherein he has requested approval of
the reappointment of Ms Maureen Simari, 15532 Penn Drive, Livonia,
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Michigan 48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a
seven year term expiring April 2, 2009, pursuant to Section 2 48 020 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No 197 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm
and approve such reappointment.
CR 158-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Human Resources Director, dated March 8, 2002, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service
Commission on February 21, 2002, wherein the Commission has
approved the request of the City Librarian to revise the temporary part-
time Substitute Librarian qualifications to include students with twenty (20)
credit hours in a Masters of Library Science curriculum at an American
Library Association accredited university, and to revise the current salary
schedule to add a wage range of $11 00 per hour at entry and $12 00 per
hour after 100 hours of service for candidates that qualify for the
Substitute Librarian position as stated above, the Council does hereby
concur in and approve of the aforesaid action
CR 159-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chairperson of the Historical Commission and the
Director of Community Resources, dated March 7, 2002, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the donation of the Gilt Edge
Cheese Factory building from Mr Sam Baki, 36800 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, with the understanding that Mr Baki will move
this building to Greenmead at his own expense, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 160-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated February 15, 2002, 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 Douglass Safety
Systems, 4018 Estey Road, Rhodes, Michigan 48652, for supplying the
Fire Department with 39 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), 50
additional masks and 39 spare cylinders at the unit prices (as shown on
the attachment), which are in the total amount of $132,426 06, which
includes a trade-in allowance for the City's existing SCBA's and cylinders,
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all
specifications, and the bid of Argus Supply Company is hereby rejected
for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum
not to exceed $28,000 00 from Account No 401-000-979-000 and a sum
not to exceed $11,728 06 from Account No 101-338-979-000 for this
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purpose, with the balance of the purchase price ($92,698 00) to be borne
by FEMA.
CR 161-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Executive Director of the Housing Commission,
dated March 5, 2002, 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 Wilco, Inc , P 0 Box 438, Auburn, Michigan 48611, to
provide lead-based paint inspection services for Community Development
Block Grant and State of Michigan funded minor and substantial home
improvement programs for a twelve month period at the following rates
1 Limited Component Inspections $200 00
2 Combination Inspection/Risk Assessment $435 00
3 Clearance Examination $225 00
and the Housing Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract, for
and on behalf of the Housing Commission, with the aforesaid bidder and
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of the
resolution
CR 162-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Jean
Crowley and Phil Monforton, 18751 Milburn, Livonia, Michigan 48152,
dated March 18, 2002, with regard to clarification of homeowner
responsibilities in connection with problems encountered at their residence
involving trees and sidewalks, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Mayor for his report and recommendation
CR 163-02 RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Livonia, that
the annual Memorial Day Celebration be, and hereby is approved for
Saturday, June 1, 2002, beginning at 9 00 a m , and that the permission of
the Wayne County Road Commission is hereby requested to close Five
Mile Road from Merriman Road to Farmington Road, and Farmington
Road between Schoolcraft and Five Mile Road on June 1, 2002, between
the hours of 8 00 a m and 11 00 a m , or until the roads are returned to
normal traffic operation, that the City of Livonia will assume liability for any
damage claims which may arise as a result of the road closure, and that
Lt. Kevin I Dawley is hereby designated and authorized to sign the Road
Closure Permit on behalf of the City of Livonia
CR 164-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated
March 1, 2002, 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 , 284 W Wardlow, Highland,
Michigan 48357, for performing all work required in connection with the
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remarciting of the City's municipal pools for a total amount of $88,000 00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure from funds
already budgeted for this purpose
a a sum not to exceed $35,200 00 from Account No 101-720-987-
000 for the remarciting of Botsford Pool,
b a sum not to exceed $35,200 00 from Account No 101-721-987-
000 for the remarciting of Clements Circle Pool, and
c a sum not to exceed $17,600 00 from Account No 101-722-987-
000 for the remarciting 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
CR 165-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 5, 2002, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board
resolution WS 3405 03/02, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Nankin Sand Company, 39740 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, Michigan 48187,
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with topsoil at the unit bid price of $6 00 per yard delivered and $4 00 per
yard for pickup, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets specifications, FURTHER, in the event the lowest bidder is unable
to furnish the material, the Council hereby determines to accept the
second low bid of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc , 15553 Beech Daly,
Redford, Michigan 48239, which also meets specifications, as an alternate
for supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section)
with topsoil at the unit bid price of $6 20 per yard delivered and $5 00 per
yard for pickup
CR 166-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 5, 2002, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Water and Sewer Board
resolution WS 3408 03/02, the Council does hereby approve a one-year
extension of the current contract with D'Angelo Brothers, Inc , 24485
Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48336, to perform water main
taps and service connections, 3/4" to 2", at various locations throughout
the City, at the unit prices bid in their proposal dated March 8, 2000, for
the period April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003, with a cap of $4,000 00
in the retainage amount, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
such action without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the
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aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance Section
3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
CR 167-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 4, 2002, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids, which meet
specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division (Park Maintenance
Section) with the fertilizers and chemicals specified at the unit prices bid
for the 2002 calendar year requirements
1 United Horticultural Supply, 15515 Knobhill Drive, Linden, Michigan 48451
18-3-20 w/Millenium (16-4-8 w/Millenium*) $510 00 per ton
Roundup 210 00 per case
Scythe 112 00 per case
Surflan 352 00 per case
Snapshot 2 5 TG 66 00 per bag
Confront 379 00 per case
Mach II 32 75 per bag
Merit 5G 52 00 per bag
Subdue Maxx 990 00 per case
Daconil Ultrex 182 00 per case
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Rubigan 1,000 00 per case
2 Lesco, Inc., 15885 Sprague Road, Strongsville, Ohio 44136
25-5-15 w/Nutralene (28-5-10*) $ 582 00 per ton
18-5-9 (28-5-12*) 288 00 per ton
19-3-6 w/ 072% Dimension
(19-3-6 w/ 10% Dimension*) 442 00 per ton
Roundup 210 00 per case
Daconil Ultrex (Lesco Manicure Ultrex*) 182 00 per case
Bayleton 25WP 368 00 per case
3 Simplot Partners, 24800 N Industrial Drive, Farmington Hills, Michigan
48335
Touchdown $ 175 00 per case
Daconil Ultrex 182 00 per case
4 Turfgrass, Inc., P 0 Box 667, South Lyon, Michigan 48178
21-3-18 $ 676 00 per ton
15-0-0 Ferromac Liquid Iron (Turf Iron*) 26 00 per case
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Consyst WDG $ 250 00 per case
Daconil Ultrex 182 00 per case
Chipco 26019 510 00 per case
5 J. Mollema & Son, Inc., 4660 East Paris Avenue, S E , Grand
Rapids, Michigan 49512
Barrier $ 103 41 per bag
Daconil Ultrex 182 00 per case
*Meets specifications as alternate
CR 168-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 5, 2002, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the following low bids, which meet
specifications, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials specified at the unit
prices bid for the period May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003
1 Nagle Paving Company, 30630 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills,
Michigan 48334
12WM Asphaltic Concrete $31 00 per ton
1100 Asphaltic Concrete 26 00 per ton
20 Wearing Fine (Driveway Top) 27 50 per ton
31 M Wearing 31 00 per ton
2 Aiax Materials Corporation, One Ajax Drive, Madison Heights,
Michigan 48071
Cold Patch Asphaltic Material
(Pave 192), delivered $39 50 per ton
3 Midland Contracting Company, Inc., P 0 Box 9, Carrollton, Michigan
48724
Cold Patch Material
(U P M or Q P R.), delivered $51 56 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable to furnish the
materials, the Council does hereby accept the following second lowest
bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying the Public
Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with bituminous materials
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specified at the unit prices bid for the period May 1, 2002, through April
30, 2003
1 Anc elo's Asphalt Materials, 800 Marion Avenue, River Rouge,
Michigan 48218
12WM Asphaltic Concrete $28 82 per ton
1100 Asphaltic Concrete 24.28 per ton
31 M Wearing 28.24 per ton
2 Ajax Materials Corporation, One Ajax Drive, Madison Heights,
Michigan 48071
20 Wearing Fine (Driveway Top) $25 00 per ton
3 Cadillac Asphalt Products Company, 27575 Wixom Road, Novi,
Michigan 48376
Cold Patch Asphaltic Material,
(Pave 192), delivered $41 00 per ton
Cold Patch Material
(U P M or Q P R.), delivered 54 00 per ton
CR 169-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated February 25, 2002, 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 Metropolitan Tree Inc.,
6344 St. Mary, Detroit, Michigan 48228, for completing all work required in
connection with the City's 2002 Tree and Stump Removal Program for a
total price not to exceed $52,350 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets specifications, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount of $52,350 00 from
funds already budgeted in Account No 205-527-882-000 (Municipal
Refuse Fund) 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 bidder
and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution
CR 170-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director
of Public Works, dated March 4, 2002, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby approve the sale and removal of the above-ground
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gas tank at the Glendale Waste Disposal Yard to Ronald J Caramagno,
21804 Heatheridge, Northville, Michigan 48167, for the total price of
$10,000 00, based on the condition that the tank be removed by Mr
Caramagno on or before July 1, 2002, and the Director of Public Works is
hereby authorized to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
CR 171-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated February 20, 2002, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Richco Construction, Inc., 4706
Kingston Street, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48125, for completing all
work required in connection with the Sunset Hills Subdivision Sanitary
Relief Sewer for the estimated total cost of $548,953 00, based upon the
Engineering Department'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 meeting specifications, based upon the
withdrawal of the bid submitted by Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc , FURTHER,
the Council does hereby allow Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc. to withdraw its
bid, provided that no decision is made at this time regarding retention or
repayment of Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc bid bond, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to
exceed $548,953 00 from Account No 593-441-158-000 (Construction in
Progress) 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
CR 172-02 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby refer the question of
whether the City can keep the bid bond of Peter A. Basile Sons, Inc , after
its bid for the Sunset Hills Subdivision Sanitary Relief Sewer (Contract 02-
D) was withdrawn due to a clerical error, to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation
CR 173-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated January 28, 2002, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, is approved by the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and
the Director of the Housing Commission, and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, to which is attached a summary outlining the final allocation
of costs in connection with the 2001 Sidewalk Program (Contract 01-J)
pursuant to Council Resolution 192-01, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
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1 To establish the final project cost at $298,119 90 of which total
$187,759 25 is to be charged to the Single Lot Assessments and
$110,360 65 is to be charged to the following City Funds.
$2,689 66 to the Major Road Account, $59,888 60 to the Local
Road Account, $11,154 00 to the Unexpended Fund Balance of the
Water and Sewer Fund, $7,805 60 to Account No 101-720-987-
000 for work at Botsford Pool, $19,180 08 to Account No 101-721-
987-000 for work at Clements Circle Pool and $9,642 71 to be
invoiced to the Livonia Housing Commission for work at McNamara
Towers,
2 To authorize an additional expenditure of $2,605 60 from Account
No 101-720-987-000, (Capital Outlay Botsford Pool Fund) to cover
costs related to the Botsford Pool as directed by the Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation,
3 To authorize an additional expenditure of $11,154 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund for
sidewalk repairs in conjunction with water main repairs and an
additional expenditure of $4,888 60 from the Michigan
Transportation Fund (Local Road Account) for additional handicap
ramps,
4 To authorize a final invoice in the amount of $9,642 71 to the
Livonia Housing Commission for concrete work at McNamara
Towers, and
5 To authorize final payment in the amount of $14,775 05 to Hard
Rock Concrete, Inc , 38146 Abruzzi Drive, Westland, Michigan
48185, for work related to Contract 01-J upon final release of the
punch list work by the Engineering Division
CR 174-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated February 26, 2002, approved for submission by the Mayor, to which
is attached a letter from Mark D Schultz, Supervisor, Public Safety,
Livonia Public Schools, dated February 12, 2002, and a proposed Traffic
Signal Agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County
Department of Public Services, and having considered the necessity of the
installation of flashing beacons on Newburgh Road, north and south of
Churchill High School, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted with the
understanding that the Livonia Public Schools will reimburse the city for
the cost of installation in the amount of $14,713 00, FURTHER, the City of
Livonia shall accept responsibility for the maintenance and energy costs
for the beacons at an approximate cost of $20 00 per month, and the
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Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached
Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is
requested to send a certified copy of this resolution, together with the
signed Agreement, to the Wayne County Department of Public Services,
Traffic Operations
CR 175-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated February 27, 2002, which bears the signature of the Director of
Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a proposed Traffic Signal Agreement between the City of Livonia
and the Wayne County Department of Public Services, and having
considered the necessity for the installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Stark and Industrial 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 approve of the City
assuming 100% of the cost of installation and for this purpose does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$38,135 00 from the Michigan Transportation Fund (Major Road Account),
FURTHER, the City of Livonia shall accept responsibility for the
maintenance and energy costs for the traffic signal at an approximate cost
of $80 00 per month, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution, together with the signed
Agreement, to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Traffic
Operations
CR 176-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 4, 2002, which transmits its
resolution 02-33-2002, adopted on February 26, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-2-8-8 submitted by Colonial Mortgage Corporation, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct an addition to
the office building located at 33919 Plymouth Road, on the south side of
Plymouth Road between Farmington and Stark Roads in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 33, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18 47 of
Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 02-2-8-8 is
hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site, Landscape and Elevation Plan marked Sheet 1 dated
February 25, 2002, as revised, prepared by Thomas Flaherty, is
hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding,
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3 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,
4 That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same scored block 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 maintained and when not in use, closed at
all times,
5 That all light fixtures shall not exceed 20 ft. in height and shall be
aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light trespassing across
property lines and glaring into adjacent roadway;
6 That the petitioner shall correct to the Inspection Department's
satisfaction the following as outlined in the correspondence dated
February 20, 2002
a That the entire parking lot shall be repaired, resealed and
double striped,
b That all handicap spaces shall be identified and comply with
the Michigan Barrier Free Code,
7 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition,
8 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
9 That the 17' of the northwest corner be developed into landscaping
CR 177-02 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as
amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5 2934, MCLA 125 584), as well as
Article )0011 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing
will take place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday,
May 6, 2002 at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
(1) Petition 2001-12-01-14, submitted by William Skubik, on behalf of
how Odyssey Investments, for a change of zoning of property located on
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the west side of Brentwood Avenue between Seven Mile Road and
Clarita Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from OS to R-1,
the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-27-2002 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 2001-12-01-14 be
approved,
(2) Petition 2001-12-01-15, submitted by William Skubik, on behalf of
Odyssey Investments, for a change of zoning of property located on
the south side of Seven Mile Road between Brentwood and
Maplewood Avenues in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from OS to
R-1, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 2-28-2002
having recommended to the City Council that Petition 2001-12-01-
15 be approved, and
(3) Petition 2002-01-01-01, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, for a change of zoning of property located on the west
side of Floral Avenue between Joy Road and Cleveland Elementary
School in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36 from RUF to R-1, the City
Planning Commission in its resolution 2-29-2002 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition 2002-01-01-01 be
approved,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the (a) nature of the proposed amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of the City
or a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to,
not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by certified mail to each public utility company and to
each railroad company owning or operating any public utility or railroad
within the districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is
requested 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 Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Laura Brosnan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
A communication from the CAT Rental Store, received February 26,
2002, re Letter of Commitment relative to the designated display area in front of the
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building located at 33850 Plymouth Road, Livonia, 48150, was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-9-2-19)
A communication from Charles Tangora, attorney, dated February 13,
2002, re the CAT Rental Store/Michigan CAT proposed to be located at 33850
Plymouth Road, with an attached list of its customers that are located in Livonia, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-9-2-19)
A communication from John J Nagy, P R.D.A. Director, dated January 28,
2002, re support of CAT Rental Store/Michigan CAT's proposal to establish a rental
store at 33850 Plymouth Road on the former Olson Oldsmobile Auto Dealership
property, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
01-9-2-19)
Letters from D'Orazio Contracting Corp , 33505 Schoolcraft, Livonia,
48150, Sunset Excavating, 12641 Stark Road, Livonia, 48150, Victor Hess, 19514
Bainbridge, Livonia, 48152, and Joan and Ronald Dugas, 8846 Crown Avenue, Livonia,
48150, re their support of CAT Rental Store/Michigan CAT's proposal to establish a
rental store at 33850 Plymouth Road on the former Olson Oldsmobile Auto Dealership
property, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition
01-9-2-19)
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 178-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 2, 2001, which transmits
its resolution 10-173-2001, adopted on October 30, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-9-2-19, submitted by Joel House on behalf of Iron Tree, Inc.
d/b/a/ The CAT Rental Store, requesting waiver use approval to operate a
light construction equipment rental and sales facility with outdoor display
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and storage on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road
between Farmington and Stark Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28,
which property is zoned C-2 and M-1, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
01-9-2-19 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following
conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet SP-1 prepared by Vantine/Guthrie
Studio of Architecture, dated September 27, 2001, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
2 That a fully detailed landscape plan shall be submitted for the
review and approval of the Planning Commission and City Council
within 60 days of the approval of this petition by the City Council,
3 That properly signed handicapped parking shall be provided as per
City ordinance,
4 That the following maintenance items as listed in the
correspondence dated October 12, 2001, from the Inspection
Department shall be accomplished to that department's
satisfaction,
a Maintenance, repair, resealing and double striping of the
parking area and drives,
b Repainting of portions of the buildings and repair of the existing
fence,
5 That outdoor display of construction equipment, other than in the
fenced storage area north of the rear wall of the showroom/shop
building, shall be strictly confined to the concrete pad immediately
in front of the easterly showroom and a maximum of five (5)
equipment units may be displayed in this area,
6 That the outdoor display area adjacent to the front of the main
building shall either be fenced as required or, in the alternative, the
petitioner shall seek a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals
to eliminate the fence,
7 That the heavy construction equipment on site shall be limited to
not more than 10 units that weigh 40-50,000 pounds and not more
than 40 units which weigh between 30-40,000 pounds If additional
units are needed, CAT will return for additional consideration,
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a Articulating Boom (type) equipment will be stored in the rear of
the property with the boom in the lowered position,
b Outside display equipment will consist of not more than 5 of the
10 units as described in the Letter of Commitment from CAT
Rental presented at the Committee Meeting on February 26,
2002,
8 That loading and unloading shall only be done in the back portion of
the building and that the building on the east side of the property
where the doors are facing Plymouth Road, shall not be used for
loading or unloading,
9 That no signs, either freestanding or wall mounted, are approved
with this petition, all such signage shall be separately submitted for
review and approval by the Planning Commission and City Council,
10 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
11 That the red stripe across the front of the building be no wider than
three (3) feet.
A communication from the Department of Public Works, Engineering
Division, dated February 28, 2002, re recommended color selection for the interior
finishes at the Senior Center addition and renovation, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Laura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
CR 179-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 5,
2002, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 893-00, regarding the
Civic Park Senior Center renovation, the Council does hereby approve the
Senior Center interior finish selections, the colors and materials submitted
by the architect at the Capital Improvement Committee meeting held on
March 5, 2002
Councilmember Taylor gave first reading to the following
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Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3 THERETO
(PETITION 01-9-1-10) [R-2] (CR 118-02)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein The above
Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
Councilmember Brosnan took from the table, for second
reading and adoption, the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23
(DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEMS) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Laura, Brosnan and
Engebretson
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication
A communication from Lauren A. Helbling Company, 1370 Ontario Street,
#450, Cleveland, Ohio, 44113-1744, dated March 23, 2002, re an invoice that was
incorrectly sent to the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Estate of Great Lakes Restaurant
Company, LLC, from the City of Livonia for a false alarm billing at 33550 Plymouth, in
relation to a request for waiver use approval to construct a Tim Horton's Restaurant at
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said address, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
(Petition 02-1-2-1)
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 180-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 4, 2002, which transmits its
resolution 02-30-2002, adopted on February 26, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-1-2-1, submitted by Nowak & Fraus, L L.0 , requesting waiver
use approval to construct a Tim Horton's Restaurant on property located
on the north side of Plymouth Road (33500 Plymouth Road) between
Farmington and Stark Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, which
property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 02-
1-2-1 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked SP1 prepared by Nowak & Fraus, with a
revision date of February 22, 2002, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked Sheet L1 prepared by Nowak &
Fraus, with a revision date of February 22, 2002, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
3 That the landscaping shown on the above-referenced Landscape
Plan shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Inspection
Department and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy
condition,
4 That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding;
5 That the Exterior Elevations Plan marked Sheet A5 prepared by
Roy J Yoder, Architect, Inc , with a revision date of February 22,
2002, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That the maximum number of customer seats shall not exceed 50,
7 That the brick used in the construction of the building shall be full-
face four (4) inch brick, no exception,
8 That the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance
with the dumpster enclosure detail shown on the Site Plan with
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9 seven (7) foot high walls and gates which shall be maintained and
when not in use, closed at all times,
That the turning radius of the drive-thru shall be at least 15 feet as
required,
10 That site lighting equipment shall be shielded and shall not exceed
twenty (20) feet in height above grade,
11 That all mechanical rooftop mounted equipment shall be totally
screened from view;
12 That all parking spaces provided in connection with this restaurant
shall be double striped,
13 That one (1) wall sign, not exceeding 32 square feet in area, is
approved on the front (south) elevation as shown on the Exterior
Elevation Plan,
14 That the representations of the directional signs, monument sign
and menu board sign as shown on the Signage Detail Plan marked
Sheet SP4 prepared by Nowak & Fraus, with a revision date of
February 22, 2002, are hereby approved and shall be adhered to,
and
15 That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
CR 181-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 4, 2002, which transmits its
resolution 02-35-2002, adopted on February 26, 2002, with regard to
Petition 02-1-8-4 submitted by Vincent and Frances DeSanto, DeSanto
Development Company, LLC, requesting Master Deed, bylaws and site
plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct site
condominiums (to be known as Curtis Creek) on property located at 29967
Curtis Road, on the south side of Curtis Road between Middlebelt and
Merriman Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18 62 of Ordinance No 543, as amended,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 02-1-8-4 is hereby approved and granted,
subject to the following conditions
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Li That the Master Deed complies with the requirements of the
Subdivision Control Ordinance, Title 16, Chapter 16 04-16 40 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, and Article XX, Section 20 01-20 06 of
Zoning Ordinance No 543, except for the fact the following shall be
incorporated
a that the first floor of each condominium unit shall
be brick or stone, on all four sides, and the total
amount of brick or stone on each two-story unit
shall not be less than 65% and not less than 80%
on one-story dwellings,
b that the minimum floor area for each one-story
dwelling shall not be less than 1,500 sq ft. and not
be less than 1800 sq ft. for each two-story
dwelling,
2 That the petitioner shall include language in the Master Deed or a
separate recordable instrument wherein the condominium
association shall reimburse the City of Livonia for any maintenance
or repair costs incurred for the storm water detention/retention and
outlet facilities, and giving the City of Livonia the right to impose
liens on each lot owner's property prorata and place said charges
on their real estate tax bills in the event said charges are not paid
by the condominium association (or each lot owner) within thirty
(30) days of billing for the City of Livonia,
3 That the surround of each chimney, in their entirety, shall be
constructed out of brick;
4 That the brick used in the construction of each condominium unit
shall be full face four (4) inch brick, no exception,
5 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated 2/11/02, as revised,
prepared by Jarrett-Mills-Schron and Associates, is hereby
approved and shall be adhered to,
6 That decorative streetlights shall be installed throughout the
development;
7 That an Entrance Marker Application shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval,
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8 That the Site Plan referenced in this approving resolution shall be
submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for;
9 That all required cash deposits, certified checks, irrevocable bank
letters of credit and/or surety bonds which shall be established by
the City Engineer pursuant to Article XVIII of Ordinance No. 543,
Section 18 66 of the ordinance, shall be deposited with the City
prior to the issuance of engineering permits for this site
condominium development, and
10 That the landscaping plan shall be submitted for review by the
Planning Commission and City Council and shall include detailed
landscaping for the detention basin
A communication from the Planning Department, dated March 4, 2002, re
historical information on properties surrounding the northwest corner of Wayne Road
and Pinetree Avenue, proposed to be rezoned from RUF to R-1by Reno Soave, was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-10-1-11)
A communication from the Planning Department, dated February 25,
2002, re the proposed rezoning of property on the northwest corner of Wayne Road
and Pinetree Avenue from RUF to R-1 by Reno Soave requires a 3/4 majority roll call
vote of the City Council because there is a valid protest in effect, was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council (Petition 01-10-1-11)
On a motion by Dolan, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 182-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 19, 2001, which sets forth
its resolution 12-190-2001, adopted on December 11, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-10-1-11, submitted by Reno Soave for a change of zoning of
property located on the northeast corner of Wayne Road and Pinetree
Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF to R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
Monday, February 25, 2002, pursuant to Council Resolution 23-02, the
Council does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the said Petition 01-10-1-11 is hereby approved and
granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
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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 Knapp, Dolan, Taylor, Laura and Brosnan
NAYS Vandersloot and Engebretson
The President declared the resolution adopted
Tim Bailey, 9826 Cranston, Livonia, 48150, spoke in opposition to discharging the issue
of rezoning various lots in Rosedale Gardens No 4 Subdivision from the Committee of
the Whole (Petition 01-8-1-9)
Rick Rainville, 9928 Hubbard Road, Livonia, 48150, spoke in opposition to discharging
the issue of rezoning various lots in Rosedale Gardens No 4 Subdivision from the
Committee of the Whole (Petition 01-8-1-9)
Bill Roskelly, 16211 Ryland, Redford, 48240, spoke in favor of discharging the issue of
rezoning various lots in Rosedale Gardens No 4 Subdivision from the Committee of the
Whole (Petition 01-8-1-9)
On a motion by Knapp, seconded by Taylor, it was
CR 183-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Council President Jack Engebretson, dated March 18, 2002, the Council
does hereby discharge Council Resolution 117-02 relating to Petition 01-
8-1-9 from the Committee of the Whole
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Knapp, Vandersloot, Dolan, Taylor, Brosnan and Engebretson
NAYS Laura
The President declared the resolution duly adopted
On a motion by Brosnan, seconded by Knapp, and unanimously adopted,
it was
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CR 184-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated November 30, 2001, which sets forth
its resolution 11-183-01, adopted on November 20, 2001, with regard to
Petition 01-8-1-9, submitted by William Roskelly, fora change of zoning of
property known as Lots 1137 to 1146 and Lots 1167 to 1176, and the East
1/2 of vacated Hubbard Road adjacent to Lots 1167, 1168 and the South
29 66 feet of Lot 1169, Rosedale Gardens No 4 Subdivision, located on
the west side of Cranston Avenue between Orangelawn Avenue and West
Chicago Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, from PL to R-1, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 11, 2002, pursuant to Council Resolution 780-01 , the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 01-8-1-9 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 The proposed rezoning is inconsistent with the City's Master Plan
as well as previous decisions regarding rezoning requests for the
adjacent public lands,
2 The proposed rezoning is contrary to the actual use of the land for
the past 75 years,
3 The proposed extension of Hubbard Road from Orangelawn to
West Chicago would negatively impact the health, safety and
welfare of area residents and all those who use the public land
adjacent to the area proposed for rezoning,
4 The petitioner purchased the subject lands without zoning
contingency and with full knowledge both of the prior longstanding
use of the property for public and community purposes and of the
prior denial of similar requests for the adjacent land,
5 The subject property can be utilized in its current zoning
classification,
6 That the proposed change of zoning for the property would permit
new residential construction in an area of the City that is already
densely populated, and
7 That the subject property would be better utilized for open- space
purposes
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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CR 185-02 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated February 26, 2002, which bears the signature of
the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
amp Council does, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept various gifts
and cash donations in the total amount of $2,450 00, from the sources
indicated therein for use by the Livonia Public Library as indicated in the
aforesaid communication, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and credit the amount of $2,450 00 to Account No 702-000-
285-271 for the purposes as designated by the donors
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
CR 186-02 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer and the Director of Public Works,
dated March 18, 2002, 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 Aristeo Construction Company, 12811
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for performing all work
required in connection with the construction of the Waste Transfer Facility
on Glendale Avenue (Contract 02-C) for the estimated total cost of
$309,497 70 based upon the Engineering Department'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 the amount of$309,497 70 from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in Account No 205-527-818-041 (Landfill Remediation), with
reimbursement from the grant from Wayne County in the amount of
$108,225 68 and reimbursement from Detroit Edison in the amount of
$125,429 00, 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
Councilmember Vandersloot acknowledged Council President Engebretson's birthday
that he celebrated last week.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,461st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
8 50 p m , March 27, 2002
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Jokn cCotter, City Clerk