HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1996-10-16 29804
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED AND THIRTIETH
REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 16, 1996, 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 Taylor delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result: Gerald Taylor, Brian Duggan,
Fernon P Feenstra, Maureen Miller Brosnan, Val Vandersloot, Michael P McGee, and
Joe Laura. Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Jack E Kirksey, Mayor; John
Nagy, City Planner; Raul Galindo, City Engineer; Sean P Kavanagh, City Attorney;
Joan McCotter, City Clerk; Karen A. Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Michael T
Slater, Finance Director; Robert J Beckley, Director of Public Works, Ronald J Engle,
Fire Chief; and Rick Niedieck, Director, Livonia Economic Development Office
On a motion by McGee, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#940-96 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,329th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 30, 1996,
are hereby approved as submitted
Councilmember McGee presented the following resolution to former
Mayor Bob Bennett, who is the President of the Livonia Community Foundation
On a motion unanimously introduced, seconded and adopted, it was
#941-96 WHEREAS, the purpose of the Livonia Community
Foundation is to provide a stable, substantial and long-term source of
funding for many and various civic, charitable and cultural needs of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Community Foundation is a means to
supplement monies available through traditional funding sources, and
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WHEREAS, all donations to the Livonia Community Foundation are held
in trust to provide an investment endowment, the income from which is
used for community foundation purposes, and
WHEREAS, the source of said funding includes donations from
individuals and/or their estates, and business entities, including
partnerships and corporations; and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Community Foundation is a bona fide and
certified charitable trust under Federal regulations (Section 501 3C) and
State law wherein donations to the Foundation are tax deductible under
Federal law and receive preferential tax credits under Michigan law;
WHEREAS, donors to the Livonia Community Foundation help provide
for Livonia's future quality of life and may direct the use of the donations,
according to the donor's particular interests, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Community Foundation, in the spirit of goodwill,
charity and generosity is seeking donations from individuals and
businesses in order to create that permanent source of funding for the
various historical, cultural, civic, and charitable needs of Livonia,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Members of
the City Council hereby proclaim the month of November, 1996, to be
Livonia Community Foundation Month and encourage any and all, able
and willing to contribute, to give generously to the Livonia Community
Foundation
There was no audience communication at the beginning of the meeting
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated September 23,
1996, re forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month
ending August 31, 1996, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, it was
#942-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Fernon P Feenstra, the Council does hereby refer the
subject of the possibility of the installation of a canopy over the inclined
entrance ramp on the east side of City Hall to the Department of Public
Works for its report and recommendation.
#943-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Fernon P Feenstra, the Council does hereby refer the
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subject of the purple and rose colored sign at the Village Green Florist on
Eight Mile Road near the intersection of Farmington Road to the
Inspection Department for its report and recommendation.
#944-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Timothy D
Sprader, 18286 Gillman, dated September 26, 1996, which requests
permission to place 18"x 24" signs announcing the Livonia Jaycees
Annual Haunted House, which signs shall be installed on October 10,
1996, at the following intersections
Five Mile and Farmington
Six Mile and 1-275
Six Mile and Inkster
Seven Mile and Haggerty
Eight Mile and Middlebelt
Eight Mile and Haggerty
1-96 and Middlebelt
1-96 and Merriman
Grand River and Inkster
Grand River and Middlebelt
and all signs to be removed no later than October 30, 1996, the Council
does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and form
herein submitted.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated September 27,
1996, re collection of Wayne County Transit Authority taxes was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Inspection Department, dated September 26,
1996 re administrative response to Council Resolution 856-96 - concerns about a rat
infestation problem in the area of 9019 Oxbow - was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#945-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September 24,
1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase from North American Salt, 8300 College Boulevard, Overland
Park, Kansas 66210, of rock salt used for ice control at the unit price bid
of $25 64 per ton for the period through April 15, 1997, submitted to the
Consortium of Farmington Hills, Southfield and the Southfield School
District, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
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item, FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to
provide the requested supply of rock salt to the City, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Morton Salt, 100 N Riverside Plaza, Chicago,
Illinois 60606, at the unit price of $27 66 per ton, for the period through
limo April 15, 1997, the same having been in fact the second lowest bid
received for this item, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
such expenditure from funds already budgeted in Account No 101-463-
784-000 for this purpose
#946-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Public Utility
Manager, dated September 27, 1996, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of United Carpet, 35801 Mound,
Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310, for completing all work in connection
with the installation of carpeting on the second and third floors at City
Hall for the sum of $63,178 78, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$63,178 78 from Account No 101-447-976-000 for this purpose,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a budget adjustment
increasing State Shared Revenue Account No 101-000-568-000 by
$33,179 00 and increasing Capital Outlay - Building Improvement
Account No 101-447-976-000 by $33,179 00 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.
#947-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated September 20, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to quotes received for
life insurance coverage as set forth in the list and tabulation attached to
the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby accept the quoted
price of Standard Life Insurance Company, 100 North Riverside Plaza,
Suite 1515, Chicago, Illinois 60606, to provide life insurance at the rate
of $ 22 per $1,000 payroll per month, the same having been in fact the
lowest quote received; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an agreement between the City of Livonia and Standard Life Insurance
Company to buy life insurance coverage at these rates for a three year
period effective October 1, 1996, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in accordance
with Section 3 04 140D2 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended
#948-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance and City Assessor, dated
September 27, 1996, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
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does hereby authorize the purchase of workstations for the Finance and
Assessment Departments from Encore/Interior Dynamics, 32425
Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the price of $61,920 89,
the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
Oa. Account Nos 101-202-983-000 ($12,000 00), 101-201-983-000
($14,000 00) and 592-558-983-000 ($14,000 00), FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the expenditure of an additional sum not to exceed
$21,921 39 from the unexpended fund balance of the Capital
Improvement Fund (401) for this purpose, FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3 04 140D4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended
#949-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a request from
Councilmember Fernon P Feenstra, the Council does hereby refer the
matter of a possible ordinance amendment to eliminate hazardous
obstacles in the right-of-way to the Department of Law and the Inspection
Department for their respective reports and recommendations.
#950-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 4, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the offer of
General Motors Corporation, 3044 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit,
Michigan 48202, to purchase certain City-owned property adjoining Fire
Station No 4 on Middlebelt Road, described as
Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as beginning at a point distant South 0 degrees
33 minutes 50 seconds West along the West line of Section
25, 583 78 feet and South 89 degrees 38 minutes 20
seconds East, 67 35 feet from the West 1/4 corner of said
Section 25, Thence South 89 degrees 38 minutes 20
seconds East, 292 65 feet; Thence South 0 degrees 33
minutes 50 seconds West, 250 00 feet; Thence North 89
degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds West, 80 00 feet; Thence
North 0 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds East, 160 00 feet;
Thence North 89 degrees 38 minutes 20 seconds West,
218 99 feet, Thence North 04 degrees 35 minutes 45
seconds East, 90 25 feet to the point of beginning,
for the sum of$120,000 00 which acceptance is conditioned upon the
purchaser providing such title work as may be required for completion of
the sale of this property; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
requested to execute a quit claim deed, subject to approval as to form by
the Department of Law, as well as to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby direct that the net proceeds from the sale of this
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property be deposited into Capital Improvement Fund 401, and does
hereby appropriate this amount to be used for capital improvements to
the City's fire stations
A communication from the Department of Law, dated September 24,
1996, re administrative response to Council Resolution 799-96 - allocation of the 16th
District Court Volunteer Work Program Funds (Legal Opinion 96-8) - was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#951-96 RESOLVED, that having considered Legal Opinion 96-8
prepared by the Department of Law, dated September 24, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 799-96, with regard to the subject of the allocation of 16th
District Court Volunteer Work Program Funds, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Finance, Insurance and Budget Committee for its
report and recommendation
A communication from the Department of Law, dated September 26,
1996, re administrative response to Council Resolution 498-96 -jurisdiction of the
Zoning Board of Appeals and the Planning Commission and the manner in which
specific items proceed through the system - was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
#952-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated September 26, 1996,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 498-96, with regard to a proposed list of the appropriate
procedure and jurisdiction of the Planning Commission, Zoning Board of
Appeals and City Council for those matters requiring specific approval
under the Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
#953-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated September 11, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, 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 Hayes Excavating Company, Inc.,
7191 Edward Street, Detroit, Michigan 48210, for completing all work
required in connection with the storm sewer extension at Joy and Hix for
the estimated total cost of $47,011 30 based upon the Engineering
Department's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment
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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 the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$47,011 30 from the Surplus Drain Funds in the Drainage Projects
Construction Fund No 465 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
A communication from the Engineering Department, dated September 17,
1996, re administrative response to Council Resolution 695-96 - the subject of a road
cut/sewer tap on Pickford, west of Inkster Road - was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council
#954-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated September 6, 1996, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor,
requesting an additional appropriation for costs to complete the
reconstruction of a 16" oil line within the Merriman Road right-of-way,
previously authorized pursuant to Council Resolution 395-94, in
connection with the Merriman Road Grade Separation Project, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
additional sum of$53,792 33 from the $12 Million Obligation Bond Issue
for this purpose for the reasons outlined in the aforesaid communication,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize final payment to be made
to Sun Pipe Line Company in the amount of$301,495 33 for this work.
A communication from the Planning Director, dated September 20, 1996,
re administrative response to Council Resolution 929-95 - a recommended plan to
increase the landscaping in back of Home Quarters Warehouse, Inc., located at 20000
Haggerty Road - was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#955-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1996, which
transmits its resolution 9-171-96, adopted on September 17, 1996, with
regard to Petition 96-7-2-22, submitted by Bonnie Scott for St. Michael
Catholic School requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition
to an existing private school on property located south of Plymouth Road
between Hubbard Road and Fairfield Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of
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Section 34, which property is zoned R-1, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 96-7-2-22 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the
following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Drawing No 1 dated August 29, 1996,
as revised, prepared by Harold H Fisher & Associates, Inc.,
Architects, which is hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
2 That the Building Elevation Drawings marked Drawing No 2, 3 and
4 dated July 11, 1996, prepared by Harold H Fisher & Associates,
Inc., Architects, which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to,
and
3 That a portion of the asphalt area, extending approximately 48 feet
south from Plymouth Road in the westerly portion of the Hubbard
Road right-of-way adjacent to the front of the church, shall be
removed and replaced with sod
#956-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the feasibility of reducing the one year deadline/timeline on waiver
uses to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation
#957-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1996, which
transmits its resolution 9-168-96, adopted on September 17, 1996, with
regard to Petition 96-8-2-25, submitted by Accurate Collision requesting
waiver use approval to construct an addition to an existing automobile
repair facility located on the west side of Merriman Road between
Plymouth Road and the CSX Railroad in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27,
which property is zoned M-1, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 96-
8-2-25 is hereby approved and granted subject to a variance being
granted for an addition to a non-conforming building and for deficient
building setbacks by the Zoning Board of Appeals and to the following
conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated August 13, 1996,
prepared by Sheppard Engineering, Inc., which is hereby
approved, shall be adhered to, and
2 That the Building Elevation Plan marked Sheet 3 dated August 13,
1996, prepared by Sheppard Engineering, Inc., which is hereby
approved, shall be adhered to
#958-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1996, which
transmits its resolution 9-178-96, adopted on September 17, 1996, with
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regard to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by Gary Mulka on behalf of
Mr Pita Sandwich Shop, requesting approval for a wall sign for the
restaurant located at 34708 Plymouth Road in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 28, 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 Sign Package for Mr Pita by Gary Mulka, as received by
the Planning Commission on August 27, 1996, is hereby approved
and shall be adhered to, and
2. That the signage shall not be illuminated beyond one (1) hour after
closing
#959-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated October 3, 1996, which transmits its
resolution 10-185-96 adopted on October 1, 1996, with regard to Petition
96-9-8-16, submitted by Marriott International, requesting site plan
approval in connection with a proposal to construct a hotel on property
located at 38950 Six Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7,
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 96-9-8-16 is hereby approved
and granted, subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet 1 dated September 16, 1996,
prepared by Nowak & Fraus, is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to,
2 That the Landscape Plan marked PL-1 dated September 17, 1996,
prepared by M J Gac & Associates, is hereby approved and shall
be adhered to,
3 That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all new
landscaped and sodded lawn areas shown on the approved
Landscape Plan, and all planted materials shall be installed prior to
final inspection and to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department
and thereafter permanently maintained in a healthy condition,
4 That the Building Elevation Plans marked A201, A203 and A204
dated October 1, 1996, prepared by Marriott, are hereby approved
and shall be adhered to,
5 That the trash dumpster area is to be enclosed on three sides with
the same brick used in the construction of the hotel, and the
wooden enclosure gates shall be maintained and closed at all
times when not in use,
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6 That this approval does not authorize consent of any signage
shown on the plans and that all signage shall come back before
the Planning Commission and City Council for their review and
approval, and
7 That the petitioner shall meet the following requirement outlined in
the correspondence from the Fire Marshal dated September 25,
1996, to the satisfaction of the Department of Public Safety.
That "Fire Lane - No Parking" signs are to be
posted on one side (hydrant side) of the roadway
running west to east along the south side of
complex. Any parallel parking along west side of
complex in front of gate house and/or in front of
west end of Residence Inn may require additional
fire lane signs be posted
#960-96 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 XXIII 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,
December 2, 1996, at 7 00 p m at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item
Petition 96-8-6-4, submitted by the City Planning Commission,
pursuant to Council Resolution 594-96, to determine whether or
not to amend Section 18 50D of the Zoning Ordinance so as to
provide for additional control over the placement and size of
political signs, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 9-
169-96 having recommended to the City Council that Petition 96-8-
6-4 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 amendment to the
Zoning Ordinance, and/or (b) location of the proposed change 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:
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AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura
NAYS None
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#961-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 66-96, and a communication
from the Department of Law, dated September 27, 1996, approved for
submission by the Mayor, regarding the subject of the failure of Bobby's
Country House, Inc. to adhere to the terms and conditions of the lease
agreement between Bobby's Country House, Inc. and the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby refer the subject of whether the tenant is fulfilling
the terms and conditions of the lease agreement with respect to
maintenance obligations to the Department of Public Works for its report
and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#962-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 788-96 concerning the subject
matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and
Hegira Programs, Inc., the Council does hereby approve said Hold
Harmless Contract.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#963-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 788-96, concerning the subject
matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and
Hegira Programs, Inc., the Council does hereby refer the subject of the
legal status of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse vis-à-vis the
City of Livonia to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#964-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 788-96, concerning the subject
matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and
Hegira Programs, Inc., the Council does hereby refer the subject of
funding of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse to the Finance
Department for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#965-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 788-96, concerning the subject
matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and
Hegira Programs, Inc., the Council does hereby refer the subject of
appointments of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse members,
whose terms expired on October 7, 1996, to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#966-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 790-96 concerning the subject
matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia and
First Step, the Council does hereby approve said Hold Harmless
Contract.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#967-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 790-96, with respect to the
subject matter of the Hold Harmless Contract between the City of Livonia
and First Step, the Council does hereby refer the subject of the legal
obligation of the City to fund First Step to the Department of Law for its
report and recommendation
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
it""'' #968-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 1, 1996,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 790-96, the Council does
hereby refer the matter of the possible establishment of a commission on
families as a means of funding programs to combat domestic violence,
drug abuse and other problems affecting families, and guidelines for the
scope of such proposed commission to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 36 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 96-3-1-6)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Dave Holman, 9019 Oxbow, stated his opposition to the aforementioned ordinance
On a motion by Vandersloot, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#969-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a report
and recommendation from the Inspection Department regarding the
parking of trucks behind the Mid-Plaza Shopping Center
Duggan took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3 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 96-3-1-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, McGee, and Laura
NAYS Brosnan and Vandersloot.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the
following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUBSECTION (4) OF
SECTION 2.10 OF ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF
LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 96-2-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura.
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 96-6-1-13)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
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AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4 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 96-5-1-9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura.
fir NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 130 AND 160 OF
TITLE 12, CHAPTER 24 (TREES AND SHRUBS) OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
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
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#970-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Jenifer Carbonneau, 18310 Pershing Street, received in the Office of the
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City Clerk on September 13, 1996, on behalf of the Botsford PTO, and
having considered the necessity for the installation of sidewalks to be
located within the City's Botsford Park in Section 1, from the existing
walkway across the Rouge Creek, west to the existing walkway on
Botsford School, the Council does hereby authorize the installation of
same, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the City Engineer
to prepare specifications, obtain quotes and arrange for the performance
of such work, FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of a total sum not to exceed $15,000 00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance 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
selected contractor and to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#971-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated September 19, 1996, to which is attached a proposed
compensation schedule for members of City boards and commissions,
the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance, Insurance and
Budget Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#972-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated September 25, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of
Goggan & Associates, Inc., 15783 U S 12, Union, Michigan 49130, for
supplying the Fire Department with two medium-duty ambulances for the
total price of$269,790 00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received which meets all specifications, and the bids of Tristar Sales
Corp and Mercy Sales & Service, Inc are hereby rejected for the
reasons indicated in the attachment; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the following
1 A budget adjustment to the 1995/1996 budget transferring
$148,000 00 from Account #101-338-979-000 to the Capital
Improvement Fund Account#401-000-979-000;
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2 An additional appropriation from the Unexpended Fund Balance of
the Capital Improvement Fund (401) in the amount of $11,790 00;
and
3 Upon delivery of the vehicles in 1997, the total amount of
$269,790 00 shall be expended for this purpose ($110,000 00 to
be expended from Account #101-338-979-000 and $159,790 00
from Account #401-000-979-000)
Mayor Kirksey addressed the foregoing matter and indicated his support of the
requested purchase
Alan Brandemihl, 8950 Sunbury, also addressed this matter He stated he
worked in the Fire Department for 18 years and that the requested equipment is not
right for the job, and he requested this matter be sent to the Committee of the Whole for
further discussion
Mike Riesterer, President of the Livonia Fire Fighters Union, also addressed the
foregoing matter He stated he would like to see further discussion about how these
vehicles would be operated He was not opposed to the purchase per se, just
concerned about services
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Vandersloot, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#973-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated September 25, 1996, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for two medium-
duty ambulances, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation and a
discussion as to the use of the vehicles
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#974-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated September 27,
1996, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize an
addition to the existing contract with Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment for the
Geographic Information System, previously authorized in Council
Resolution 927-95, in the amount of $73,150 00 for the additional items
listed in the aforementioned report and recommendation, FURTHER, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize such amount from the
following accounts
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Account Number Amount
$5 Million Water & Sewer Revenue Bond $30,000 00
Capital Projects (401) 401-000-986-060 13,150 00
Unexpended Fund Balance Refuse Fund 205-527-987-000 10,000 00
Major Road Fund 202-463-818-150 10,000 00
Local Road Fund 203-463-818-150 10,000 00
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#975-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1996, which
transmits its resolution 9-166-96, adopted on September 17, 1996, with
regard to Petition 96-8-2-23, submitted by Bogart's Billiards Cafe
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C License in connection
with an existing billiard hall facility located on the north side of Plymouth
Road between Tech Center Drive and Sears Avenue in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 26, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer
this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
The petitioner, Laurence Wathen, addressed the foregoing matter
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#976-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request a report
and recommendation from the Police Department with respect to the
existing billiard hall located on the north side of Plymouth Road between
Tech Center Drive and Sears Avenue in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 26
regarding incidents at this facility
On a motion by Duggan, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#977-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated September 24, 1996, which
transmits its resolution 9-167-96, adopted on September 17, 1996, with
regard to Petition 96-8-2-24, submitted by TMP Associates, Inc., on
behalf of St. Edith Parish, requesting waiver use approval to expand
existing church and school facilities and to construct a new parish
administrative office building on property located on the west side of
Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Jamison Avenue in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 19, which property is zoned R1 and R6, the
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Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 96-8-2-24 is hereby approved and
granted subject to the following conditions
1 That the Site Plan marked Sheet S1 1 dated August 15, 1996,
prepared by TMP Associates, Inc , Architects, which is hereby
approved, shall be adhered to,
2 That a fully developed landscape plan shall be submitted to the
Planning Commission for approval within 30 days of the approval
of this petition, and
3 That the Building Elevation Plans marked Al 1 and A3 1 dated
August 15, 1996, prepared by TMP Associates, Inc , Architects,
which are hereby approved, shall be adhered to
Tom Kowalski, of TMP Associates, addressed the foregoing matter and introduced
Sister Margaret and Deacon Kenny of St. Edith Parish
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, it was
#978-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated September 24, 1996, the Council does
hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in accordance with Section 7(1) of the
Open Meetings Act, direct that a closed Committee of the Whole meeting
be held Wednesday, October 23, 1996, at 7 00 p m for the purposes of
discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged
communications in connection with pending litigation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Taylor, Duggan, Feenstra, Brosnan, Vandersloot, McGee, and
Laura
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#979-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 18, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 7-125-96, adopted on July 9, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
1-11, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 661-95, for a change of zoning of property located on the
southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Merriman Road in the
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Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, known as George's Livonia Gardens, from
RUFC to C-1, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on September 25, 1996, pursuant to Council
Resolution 735-96, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 96-5-1-11 is
hereby denied for the following reasons
1 That the proposed change of zoning would be detrimental to and
not in harmony with the adjacent residential uses in the area,
2 That the proposed change of zoning would encourage other similar
requests for change of zoning on adjacent properties, and
3 That the proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future Land
Use Plan designation on the subject property of"Low Density
Residential" land use
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#980-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of property located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile and Merriman
Road, known as George's Livonia Gardens, to the Department of Law for
its report and recommendation regarding the basis upon which the current
use of this property (including the sale of products not grown on the site)
would be considered a valid non-conforming use under the provisions of
Zoning Ordinance No 543 and previous Zoning Ordinance No 60, said
report to include not only this particular site, but also the question of non-
conforming uses in the City in general, said report to be completed within
30 days.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#981-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of whether an ordinance could be enacted to provide that properties being
used for commercial purposes and zoned RUFC (such as George's
Livonia Gardens or Glenda's Market) could be taxed in the same manner
as properties located in C-1 zoning districts to the Department of Law and
to the City Assessor for their respective reports and recommendations,
said reports to be completed within 30 days
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
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#982-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the history of the use of the property located on the southwest corner of
Seven Mile and Merriman Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 10, known
as George's Livonia Gardens, the existing use and the determination of
oir whether all current uses are considered valid non-conforming uses to the
Inspection Department for its report and recommendation, said report to
be completed within 30 days
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#983-96 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated July 18, 1996, which sets forth its
resolution 7-126-96, adopted on July 9, 1996, with regard to Petition 96-5-
1-12, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 661-95, for a change of zoning of property located on Seven
Mile Road just west of Bicentennial Park in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
5, known as Glenda's Market, from RUFC to C-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 25,
1996, pursuant to Council Resolution 735-96, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
96-5-1-12 is hereby denied for the following reasons
1 That the proposed change of zoning would constitute spot zoning
in the area,
2 That the proposed change of zoning is incompatible to and not in
harmony with the surrounding uses and zoning districts in the area,
and
3 That the proposed change of zoning is contrary to the Future Land
Use Plan designation on the subject property of"Recreation-Open
Space "
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#984-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the property located on Seven Mile just west of Bicentennial Park,
known as Glenda's Market, to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation regarding the basis upon which the current use of this
property would be considered a valid non-conforming use (including the
sale of products not grown on the site) under the provisions of Zoning
Ordinance No 543 and previous Zoning Ordinance No 60, said report to
be completed within 30 days
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#985-96 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer the subject
of the history of the use of the property located on Seven Mile Road just
west of Bicentennial Park in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 5, known as
Glenda's Market, the existing use and the determination of whether all
current uses are considered valid non-conforming uses to the Inspection
Department for its report and recommendation, said report to be
completed within 30 days
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#986-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 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 and comprised of an area of approximately 2 66 acres lying in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 29, 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 63"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to Allmand
Associates, 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 63, 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 63,
and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 1996, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 63, at which time Allmand Associates, Inc. and 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 Allmand Associates, Inc.
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of such hearing
on behalf of the said corporation,
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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 in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 63 "
EXHIBIT A
Lots 23, 24 and 25, Globe Industrial Subdivision, and Lots 13 and
14, Woodlands Village Subdivision, part of the S W 1/4 of Section
29, T 1 S , R. 9 E , Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#987-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a. Allmand Associates, Inc., dated August 28, 1996, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 63, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a. Allmand Associates, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of
each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this
Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 6 00 p m
on Monday, October 14, 1996, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Allmand Enterprises, Inc. a.k.a. Allmand Associates,
Inc., finds and determines (a) that the granting of this industrial
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facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit
or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which
the facility is to be located; and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P A. 1974, as
amended.
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 63, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for industrial facility exemption
certificates.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#988-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a. Allmand Associates, Inc., dated August 28, 1996, covering new
industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 6, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a. Allmand Associates, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of
each of the affected taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this
Application and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 6 00 p m.
on Monday, October 14, 1996, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Allmand Enterprises, Inc. a.k.a. Allmand Associates,
Inc., finds and determines (a) that the granting of this industrial
facilities exemption certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local governmental unit
or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies
an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which
the facility is to be located; and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as
amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Allmand Enterprises, Inc.
a.k.a Allmand Associates, Inc , covering new industrial facilities to
be located within the City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 6, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for industrial facility exemption
certificates
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#989-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Varity Kelsey-Hayes
Company, dated August 9, 1996, covering new industrial facilities to be
located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 46, and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Varity Kelsey-Hayes
Company, the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
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taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 8 00 p m on Wednesday,
October 2, 1996, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
I. Livonia, Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Varity Kelsey-Hayes Company, finds and
determines' (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing
the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P A. 1974, as
amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Varity Kelsey-Hayes Company
covering new industrial facilities to be located within the City of
Livonia Industrial Development District No 46, for 12 years
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for industrial facility exemption
certificates.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#990-96 WHEREAS, the City Council has received an application
dated August 22, 1996, for the transfer of an industrial facilities exemption
certificate to Crucam, Inc./Kev, Inc. from Artisan Mold Corporation,
covering industrial facilities located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 34, and
WHEREAS, the Council did previously in Council Resolution 625-86,
adopted on June 25, 1986, approve an industrial facilities exemption
certificate for Artisan Mold Corporation, for a period of 12 years,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA AS
FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Crucam, Inc./Kev, Inc., finds and determines
a. That the approval of the transfer of this industrial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect of
substantially impeding the operation of the local
governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of
any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in
the local governmental unit in which the facility is to be
located, and
b The applicant has fully complied with the requirements of
Section 9, Act No 198, PA 1974, as amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the above transfer of
industrial facilities exemption certificate from Artisan Mold,
covering industrial facilities to be located within the City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No 34
3 Council Resolution 625-86, adopted on June 25, 1986, is hereby
amended and revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with
the action taken herein.
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously
adopted, it was.
#991-96 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 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 and comprised of an area of approximately 14 93 acres lying in
the South 1/2 of Section 30 (Parcel Nos 119-99-0018-001 and 119-99-
0019-001), 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 64"; and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to First
Industrial, L.P 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 64, and
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WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the establishment
ribir of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 64,
and
WHEREAS, on October 2, 1996, a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 64, at which time First Industrial, LP and 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 First Industrial, LP
attended said hearing and 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 in Exhibit A, attached
hereto
2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated as the
"City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 64 "
EXHIBIT A
Part of the S 1/2 of Section 30, T 1 S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, being more particularly described as commencing at
the E 1/4 corner of said Section 30; thence S 88°03'32" W , 2058 21
feet; thence S 01°54'24" E , 1670 63 feet to a point on the Northerly line
of Plymouth Road (120 00 feet wide), thence along said Northerly line, N
76°30'44" W , 478 03 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing
along said Northerly line of Plymouth Road, N 76°30'44" W , 856 60 feet;
thence N 01°56'25" W , 675 15 feet to a point on the Southerly line of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad right-of-way (50 00 feet wide), thence
along said Southerly line, N 88°16'56" E., 830 13 feet; thence S
01°54'24" E , 899 82 feet to the point of beginning Containing 650,494
square feet or 14 93 acres Subject to easements and restrictions of
record.
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Feenstra, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#992-96 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Elring Klinger of North
America, Inc., dated August 28, 1996, covering new industrial facilities to
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be located within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 62;
and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has notified in writing the Assessor of the City
of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies
ad valorem property taxes in the local governmental unit in which the
proposed facility is to be located, i e , the City of Livonia, and advised
each of them that the said Application has been received, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has afforded Elring Klinger of North
America, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 6 00 p m on Monday, October
14, 1996, at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS
1 That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from
the applicant, Elring Klinger of North America, Inc., finds and
determines. (a) that the granting of this industrial facilities
exemption certificate shall not have the effect of substantially
impeding the operation of the local governmental unit or impairing
the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad
valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the
facility is to be located, and (b) the applicant has fully complied
with the requirements of Section 9, Act No 198, P.A. 1974, as
amended
2 That the City Council hereby approves the Application for Industrial
Facilities Exemption Certificate from Elring Klinger of North
America, Inc. covering new industrial facilities to be located within
the City of Livonia Industrial Development District No 62, for 12
years.
3 That in accordance with the requirements of Section 22, Act 198,
P.A. 1974, as amended, wherein a Letter of Agreement between
the applicant and the City is required in order to clarify the
understanding and the commitment between the applicant and the
Board upon approval of an Industrial Facility Exemption Certificate,
the Council hereby authorizes the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
such Letter of Agreement as duly executed by the applicant and
incorporate such Letter of Agreement as part of the documentation
required to process applications for industrial facility exemption
certificates
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On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Taylor, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#993-96 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated August 2, 1996, on all matters required by
Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a
first public hearing having been held thereon on Monday, October 7,
1996, after due notice as required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code, and
after careful consideration having been given to all such matters, the
Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 3 08 080 of said Code
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the installation of
sidewalks in front of the properties along the south side of Eight
Mile Road between Newburgh Road and Farmington Road, T 1S ,
R.9E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement; and to defray the cost of such improvement by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited in
proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement as set
forth in said statement dated August 2, 1996,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$15,704 54,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid for in
part by special assessments on the property benefited thereby and
in part by the City at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improvement to
be borne and paid by the City shall be $5,238 07 and that the
balance of said cost and expense of said public improvement
amounting to $10,466 47 shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special assessment
district as herein established in proportion to the benefits to be
derived therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may be
paid in one (1) annual installment together with interest thereon on
the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
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A Special Assessment District consisting of the south side of Eight
Mile Road from Farmington to Newburgh Road, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, where sidewalks are missing, described
as containing the property listed on the attached Special
Assessment Roll and shown on the attached maps
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a special
assessment roll including all lots and parcels of land within the
above district designated by the Council and to assess to each
such lot or parcel of land such relative portions of the whole sum to
be levied against all lands in the special assessment district as the
special benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the amount
which has been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council, and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor shall attach
thereto the certificate required by the provisions of Section
3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, of the
City of Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council prior to the
holding of the second public hearing thereon as required by
Section 3 08 110 of the said Code
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously adopted,
it was.
#994-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated September 30, 1996,
which is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Law to stipulate to the entry of the attached
Consent Judgment on Mediation Award in the Wayne County Circuit Court
Case No 94-404165-CC providing for the taking of property located on the
east side of Merriman Road between Plymouth and Schoolcraft, 12500
Merriman, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby
appropriate the total sum of$1,000,000 00, in addition to $265,000 00
previously paid, as just compensation to the parties set forth below,
inclusive of all attorney fees, interest and costs, FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the aforesaid sum of just compensation to be paid
to Kurtis - Livonia Properties, Kurtis Manufacturing Co , d/b/a/Kurtis
Kitchen and Bath Centers, and Mason, Steinhardt, Jacobs & Perlman, their
attorneys, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid
sums to be expended from the $12 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution
29835
On a motion by Taylor, seconded by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted,
it was
#995-96 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated September 30, 1996,
which is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the Department of Law to stipulate to the entry of the attached
Consent Judgment on Mediation Award in the Wayne County Circuit
Court Case No 94-404165-CC providing for the taking of property
located on the east side of Merriman Road between Plymouth and
Schoolcraft, 12400 Merriman, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the
Council does hereby appropriate the total sum of$100,000 00, in
addition to $33,000 00 previously paid, as just compensation to the
parties set forth below, inclusive of all attorney fees, interest and costs,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the aforesaid sum of just
compensation to be paid to Maro Precision Tool Company, Martin B
Rothenberg and Elaine S Rothenberg, and Mason, Steinhardt, Jacobs &
Perlman, their attorneys, FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the aforesaid sums to be expended from the $12 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for this purpose, and the City
Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
There was no audience communication at the end of the meeting
On a motion by Feenstra, seconded by Duggan, and unanimously
adopted, this 1,330th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was
adjourned at 9.22 p m , October 16, 1996
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