HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1991-03-06 26329
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 6, 1991 , 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 03 P M Councilwoman Toy delivered the invocation
Roll was called with the following result Present Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P Feenstra and Dale Jurcisin, Absent
Joan McCotter (on vacation) .
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative
Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Ron Reinke, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation, David Preston, Director of Finance and Thomas Carey, Traffic
tr, Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#146-91 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,194th Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February
6, 1991 are hereby approved
*Councilman Ochala abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes"
vote under the provisions of Section 2 04 1908 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
At the direction of the Chair, Items No 18 and 23 were removed from the
Consent Agenda (re Award of Contracts for the Livonia Sewer System Rehabilitation
Program and the Traffic Signal Cost Agreement for the Joy and Newburgh Intersection)
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
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1147-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Stephen
L L. Lindsay, 34O5O WadswOrth, LivoDia, MiChigan, dated February
7 , 1891 , wherein a request is submitted for a street improvement
On Wadsworth east of Stark Road and for a sidewalk improvement
on Wadsworth and Stark Road south to Plymouth Road, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department for
its report and recommendation which should include the question
of providing sidewalks in this general area.
#148-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter submitted
by Eugene Szewski , 16723 Savoie, Livonia, Michigan, and certain
Other residents on Savoie and Grove, dated February 11 , 1991 ,
which requests a street paving improvement on Savoie south
of Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Engineering Department for its report and recommendation.
1149-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Livonia Garden Club dated February 1 , 1991 ,
wherein a request is submitted for a waiver of fees in connection
with conducting the Livonia Garden Club Flower Show at the
Civic Center Library on September 14 and 15, 1091 , the Council
does hereby concur in and approve this request in the manner
and form herein submitted.
1150-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
1991 Heritage Fair Chairman and the Chairperson of the Livonia
Historical Commission dated February 4, 1991 , approved by the
Finance Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the 1991 Heritage Fair to be conducted at
Greenmead on June 2, 1991 , the Council does hereby waive the
transient license fee for crafters participating in said event,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
1151-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Housing Director dated February 13, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed
rent collection policy and procedure for Silver Village and
scattered site single family homes, including therein a provision
with respect to delinquent rents/payments, the Council does
hereby approve the said rent collection policy and procedure
in the manner and form herein submitted.
#152-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated February 8, 1091 , which indicates that
the proprietor of Donna Estates Subdivision, situated in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, has delivered final true plats
to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented
to Council for final approval , and the Council having received
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated February
7, 1991 , wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
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the said subdivision in its resolution 2-20-91 , adopted on
February 5, 1991 , and the Council having considered a report
from the City Engineer, dated January 31 , 1991 , recommending
approval of the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary
plat of which was approved by the Council in its resolution
825-90, adopted on September 12, 1990, said preliminary plat
having been recommended for approval by the City Planning
Commission on January 30, 1990 in its resolution 1-282-90,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to grant
its approval to the final plat of D0rind Estates Subdivision,
located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof,
which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things
necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control
Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances of
the City of Livonia, and further, the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
1153-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
14, 1991 , which is approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Bill Snethkamp' s Lansing Dodge, Inc. , 6131
S. Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910 of one (1 )
1991 Dodge 8-350 full-size van for a total price of $11 ,131 .72,
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furthSr the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same
is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as well
as for the additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3 04 l40D5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, further, the Council does hereby
request that the 1982 GMC van referred to in the aforesaid
communication be disposed of in accordance with the surplus
vehicle policy previously established by the City Council
/154-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
14, 1991 , which is approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase from Bill Snethkamp' s Lansing Dodge , Inc. , 6131
S Pennsylvania Avenue, Lansing, Michigan 48910 of five (5)
1991 Dodge Dynasty four-door sedans for a total price of
$50,935 90 ($10,187, 18 per vehicle) , further, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the
low State of Michigan bid price, as well as for the additional
reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication; and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3.04'l40D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
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amended.
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#155-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
L recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
1 , 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of two (2) 1991 Chevrolet C-2500 3/4 ton pickups
from Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for a total price of $21 ,758 76 ($10,879 38 per vehicle) ,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04 140D5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
#156-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
8, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following bids which meet specifications for supplying the
Public Service Division (Golf Courses and Park Sections) with
the fertilizers specified at the unit prices bid
(1 ) Turfgrass, Inc. , 28064 Pontiac Trail , South Lyon,
Michigan 48178
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
13-0-44 analysis fertilizer $402,40 per ton
� 48-0-0 analysis fertilizer 265,60 per ton
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19-10-19 analysis fertilizer 27O.0U pSr t0n
(2) Turf Chemicals, Inc. , 1011 E. Main Street, P O.
Box 451 , Owosso, Michigan 48867
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
25-0-25 analysis fertilizer $418.00 per ton
Milorganite 259 00 per ton
FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid low bidders are unable
to furnish the material , the Council does hereby accept the
following second lowest bids which meet specifications for
supplying the Public Service Division (Golf Courses and Parks
Sections) with the fertilizers specified at the unit prices
bid
(1 ) Turf Chemicals, Inc , 1011 E Main Street, P.O Box
451 , Owosso, Michigan 48867
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
13-0-44 analysis fertilizer $488 00 per ton
46-0-0 analysis fertilizer 274 00 per ton
19-19-19 analysis fertilizer 332 OO per tO�
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0 (2) Turfgrass, Inc , 28064 Pontiac Trail , South Lyon,
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Michigan 48178
Material to be Furnished Unit Price Bid
25-0-25 analysis fertilizer $432 80 per ton
#157-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
15, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Commercial Lawnmower, Inc. , 34955 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public Service
Division (Equipment Maintenance and Idyl Wyld Golf Course
Sections) with three (3) turf vehicles (10 HP) for a net price
of $11 ,500.00, based on a total price of t12,000.00 less
trade-ins of $500.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received which meets specifications, and the bids of Lawn
Equipment Service & Sales, Industrial Vehicle Sales, Inc, ,
and Wilkie Turf Equipment Div , Inc are hereby rejected inasmuch
as they do not meet specifications.
#158-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
15, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
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for submission by the Mayor, the Council does herebyaccept
the bid of Wilkie Turf Equipment Division. , Inc. , 1050 Opdyke
Road, Pontiac, Michigan 48343 for supplying the Public Service
Division (Idyl Wyld Course Section) with one (1 ) turf sprayer
for a net price of $7,600.00, based on a total price of $8,137,50
less trade-in of $537 50, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received which meets specifications, and the bid
Of Thesier Equipment Company is hereby rejected inasmuch as
it does not meet specifications.
#159-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
15, 1997 , which is approved by the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase from Campus Ford, Inc. , 1830 W. Grand
River, Okemos, Michigan 48864, of seven (7) Ford Ranger pickups
for a total price of $57,562.75 ($8,223.25 per vehicle) , FURTHER,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon
the low State of Michigan bid price, as well as for the
additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions
set forth in Section 3.04 l4UD5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended
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#160-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated March
1 , 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the purchase of seven (7) 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier sedans from
Tennyson Chevrolet, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, for a total price of $52,068,80 ($7,438.40 per vehicle) ,
further, the Council does hereby authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3 04,l40D5
of the Livonia Code of ordinances, as amended.
#161-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
20, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Wm. F. Sell & Son, Inc. , 16555 S. Telegraph Road,
Taylor, Michigan 48180, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Equipment Maintenance Section) with a lawn and garden tractor
with attachments for a net price of $6,243.38, based on a total
price of $7,743 98 less trade-in of $1 ,500,00, the same having
been the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#162-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
20, 1991 , approved by the Director of Finance and approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
torthS bid of W. F. Miller Co, , 25125 Trans-X, Novi , Michigan
48375 for supplying the Public Service Division (Equipment
Maintenance and Whispering Willows Golf Course Sections) with
two (2) 72" front-mounted riding rotary mowers for a net price
Of $10,854.00, based on a total price of $19,663.00 less
trade-ins of $2,809 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications
#163-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated February
19, 1991 , which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposal for the City of Livonia , dated January 24, 1991 ,
prepared by Ghafari Associates, Inc , for a Geographic
Information Systems Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan
Study, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital
Improvement Committee for its report and recommendation.
#164-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 6, 1991 ,
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 Core Concrete Construction, 21553 Gable,
Livonia, MI 48152, to complete the work required for the 1991
Sidewalk Program for the estimated total cost of t182,409.40,
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based upon the Engineering Department' s estimate of units
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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 (1 ) authorize an advance in the amount of $152,409 40
from the $12 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
issue with the provisions that this bond issue be reimbursed
at such time as funds are subsequently received from the payment
of bills and assessments by affected property owners and (2)
authorize an appropriation in the amount of $30,000 00 from
the Michigan Transportation Fund, Local Road Account, to pay
for the City' s portion of the contract, 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.
#165-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated February 6, 1991 ,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Paragon Properties, Suite 202, 32400
Telegraph Road, Birmingham, MI 48010, the proprietor of the
th* Belden Industrial Park Subdivision located in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 28, of the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the Soil Erosion Bond in the amount
of $7,000 00, pursuant to Council Resolution 23-86, adopted
on January 15, 1986 and subsequently amended by Council
Resolutions 69-87 and 783-87, and all other financial assurances
now on deposit with the City shall remain the same and unchanged,
and the action herein being taken is for the reasons indicated
in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all
these improvements have been satisfactorily installed in
accordance with the rules and regulations and Ordinances of
the City of Livonia
#166-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) ,
dated January 29, 1991 , which is approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Section 13(6)a of Act
51 , of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951 , as amended with
regard to the transfer of funds for the fiscal year 1990-91
from the Major Street System Account to the Local Street System
Account, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25% of the amount designated
for the Major Street System to be used on the Local Street
System, and the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill
IL. the purpose of this resolution
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1167-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) ,
dated January 29, 1991 , which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted
pursuant to Section 13(6)(b) of Act 51 , of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1951 , as amended with regard to the transfer
of funds for the fiscal year 1990-91 from the Major Street
System Account to the Local Street System Account, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not
to exceed, $226,900 from those funds designated for use on
the Major Street System to be used on the Local Street System,
and the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby authorized
to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose
of this re3VlUtiOn.
A communication from the Planning Commission, dated February 7, 1991 ,
re Petition 90-11-3-1l - Withdrawal was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council
1168-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 20, 1991 from Redstone Architects in behalf of Amoco
Oil Company, which in accordance with the provisions of Section
19 08 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes
an appeal from a determination made on February 19, 1991 by
L ~the Citv Planning CVmmi3siOn in its resolutipn l-26-9l with
regard to Petition 91-1-2-7 submitted by Louis G. Redstone
Associates, Inc requesting permission to construct an Amoco
Service Station and food shop as a waiver use on property zoned
C-2, located on the northeast corner of Six Mile Road and Haggerty
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7, the Council does hereby
designate Wednesday, April 24, 1991 at 7: 30 p.m. as the date
and time for conducting a public hearing with regard to this
matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary in order to give proper
notice in writing, as well as by the publication of a notice
in the City' s official newspaper of such hearing and the date
and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements set
forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Livonia
#169-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 25, 1991 from John R Carney, submitted in behalf
of Shell Oil Company and New Five Shell , Inc , which in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19 08 of Ordinance
543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance, takes an appeal from
a determination made on February 19, 1991 by the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 2-28-91 with regard to Petition
91-1-2-3 submitted by Shell Oil CO. requesting waiver use
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approval to add an auto wash facility to the Shell service
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station located at the southeast corner of Five Mile and Merriman
L 'R��d� iD the N0rthwSst l /4 0f 3ection 23, the CnuDcil do85
hereby designate Wednesday, April 24, 1991 at 7.30 p.m as
the date and time for conducting a public hearing with regard
to this matter, such hearing to be held at the City Hall , 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary in order to give
proper notice in writing, as well as by the publication of
a notice in the City' s official newspaper of such hearing and
the date and place thereof, in compliance with the requirements
set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Jurcisin
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#170-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water Supply, Drainage, Sewage and Waste
Disposal Study Committee dated March 4, 1991 * in connection
L with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer and
the Director of Public Works dated February 19, 1991 , which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the following unit price bids for the City of Livonia Sewer
System Rehabilitation Program, 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 each case the lowest bid received
for these items
a. Contract 1 Manhole Rehabilitation, is awarded to
Imperial Construction, 24101 Novi Road, Novi , MI 48376
for the estimated total cost of $1 ,343,255 00,
b Contract 2 Point Repair Rehabilitation, is awarded
to Adamo Contracting Corporation, 300 East Seven Mile
Road, Detroit, MI 48203 for the estimated total cost
of $495,820'00,
c. Contract 3 Six Mile Relief Sewer, is awarded to Ric-Man
Construction Co. , Inc , 6850 Nineteen Mile Road, Sterling
16. Heights, MI 48314 for the estimated total cost of
$1 ,287,540 36, and
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itod Contract 4 Permanent Flow Meters, is awarded to ADS
Environmental Services, Inc , 5025 Bradford Blvd ,
Cummings Park, Huntsville, AL 35805 for the estimated
total cost of $146,600 00,
the foregoing awards of contracts are hereby made subject to
and conditioned upon Wayne County and MDNR/EPA approval , and
the City Engineer is hereby authorized to approve minor
adjustments in the work as completed, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute contracts for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidders and
to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#171-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 28, 1991 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the relocation
and the modernization of the traffic control signals located
lbw at the intersection of Joy and Newburgh Roads, the Council
does hereby agree to and approve of the City of Livonia
participating in the actual cost of installation to the extent
of 50%, the total estimated cost of such installation being
in the amount of $24,250 00, and the City' s estimated cost
of participating being in the amount of $12,125 00, further,
the Council does hereby agree to the City of Livonia
participating in the future maintenance and electrical energy
charges to the extent of 25%, AND FURTHER, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $12,125 00 from the Livonia Transportation Fund (Major
Road Account) for this purpose, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the proposed cost agreement submitted in this regard,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution, together with the signed cost agreement,
to the Wayne County Department of Public Services, Division
of Roads. , FURTHER, the Engineering Division is hereby requested
to submit its report and recommendation on the feasibility
of adding a walk/don' t walk traffic control device for
pedestrians at this intersection
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
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#172-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
11 , 1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1053-90
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated October 25, 1990, which transmits its
resolution 10-287-90, adopted on October 16, 1990, with regard
to Petition 90-9-2-32, submitted by Vicki Castaneda requesting
waiver use approval to remodel and expand an existing restaurant
(Old Mexico Restaurant) located on the southwest corner of
Five Mile Road and Harrison in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
24, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 90-9-2~32 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval being made subject to a variance being granted by
the Zoning Board of Appeals for an addition to a non-conforming
building as well as compliance with the same conditions as
those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
11 , 1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1064-90
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
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0L CDmmi3sion, dated September 28, 1990, which transmits its
resolution 9-446-90, adopted on September 18, 1990, with regard
to Petition 90-8-2-?9, submitted by Vicki and Ramon Castaneda
requesting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor
License in conjunction with an existing restaurant (Old Mexico
Restaurant) located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road
and Harrison in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, which property
is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on November 19, 1990, pursuant to
Council Resolution 925-90, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and Petition
90-8-2-29 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#173-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
11 , 1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1064-90
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
IL. Commission, dated September 28, 1990, which transmits its
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resolution 9-446-90, adopted on September 18, 1990, with regard
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to Petition 90-8-2-29, submitted by Vicki and Ramon Castaneda
-~ reque5ting waiver use approval to utilize a Class C Liquor
License in conjunction with an existing restaurant (Old Mexico
Restaurant) located on the southwest corner of Five Mile Road
and Harrison in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 24, which property
is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on November 19, 1990, pursuant to
Council Resolution 925-90, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the City Planning Commission, and Petition
90-8-2-29 is hereby approved and graOt8d.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and Jurcisin.
NAYS Ochala.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1174-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated February
11 , 1991 , and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1120-90
in connection with a communication from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission dated November 21 , 1990 with regard to a
request from Vicki Castaneda requesting a new full year Class
C Liquor License to be located at 28407 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, Wayne County in the corporate name of Old Mexico,
Incorporated, the Council does hereby take this means to advise
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that the City Council
approves the said request "above all others," and the City
Clerk is hereby requested to transmit a certified copy of this
resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra and Jurcisin
NAYS Ochala
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
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and unanimously adopted, it was
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#175-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
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778-90 in connection with the report and recommendation of
the Director of Finance dated August 2, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Special Event
Insurance Program, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#176-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
February 25, 1991 , in connection with a report and recommendation
from the Finance Director dated February 20, 1991 with regard
to the City' s Facility Use policies and procedures, and
recommended insurance requirements for users of City-owned
facilities submitted by the respresentative of MMRMA on February
25, 1991 , and a proposal for a five (5) tier insurance coverage
plan ($0, $100,000, $300,000, $500,000, $1 ,000,000\ ^ the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation— On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#177-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
February 25, 1991 , in connection with and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 684-88 in connection with a communication
from the Director of Finance, dated July 5, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to current trends
in self-insured workers' compensation insurance coverage, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#178-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
February 25, 1991 , in connection with and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 523-90 in connection with providing
additional funding to the Western Wayne County Project on
Domestic Assault and the Community Commission on Drug Abuse,
16. the Council does hereby determine to take no further action
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#179-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
February 25, 1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution 216-89 in
connection with a proposal submitted by Councilman Ron Ochala,
dated February 22, 1989, to adopt a resolution opposing the
rate increase established by MetroVision for Tier II service
from $12 25 to $13 95 per month for Livonia subscribers, the
Council does hereby determine to take no further action
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 90-10-
3-10)
thw A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Jurcisin.
NAYS None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on Publication
Councilwoman Toy took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1 THROUGH
28 AND 31 THROUGH 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 90-10-1-25)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
L. AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Jurcisin.
NAYS. None.
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance aduly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
1. ;he following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10 02 OF
ARTICLE X, 13 06 OF ARTICLE XIII , 15 03
OF ARTICLE XV, 16 03 OF ARTICLE XVI, 18 09,
18 37, 18 45, 18 50C, 18 50D, 18 58 OF
ARTICLE XVIII , 21 10 OF ARTICLE XXI , 22 04
OF ARTICLE XXII , 23 03 OF ARTICLE XXIII ,
26 04 OF ARTICLE XXVI AND 29 04 OF ARTICLE
XXIX OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" (Petition 90-9-6-8)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Ochala, Feenstra and Jurcisin
NAYS None
The Vice President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#180-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
President of the Franklin Patriot' s Club dated February 20,
1991 with regard to the show to be held on Saturday, March 23,
1991 , and wherein it is requested that permission be granted
to post signs which are 2' x 3' in size from March 18 through
March 23, 1991 , and which will be removed promptly thereafter,
and which will be posted at the following locations
S E corner of Plymouth and Merriman
S E corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt
N E corner of Joy and Farmington
N E corner of Joy and Merriman
N W corner of Joy and Middlebelt
S W corner of West Chicago and Inkster
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of this request
in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Lis end unanimously adopted, it was
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INK #181-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Woodcarvers Club dated February 11 , 1991 , wherein
permission is requested to conduct the 17th Annual Woodcarving
Show at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena on August 3 and 4, 1991 , and
which also requests a waiver of all fees in connection with
the transient merchants license for exhibitors at the show,
and further requests permission to display temporary advertising
signs at Farmington and Five Mile, Farmington and Lyndon and
Farmington and Schoolcraft from July 27 to August 4, the Council
does hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and
form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#182-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Woodcarvers Club dated February 11 , 1991 , the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate that the Livonia
Woodcarvers Club is recognized as a non-profit organization
operating in the community, the action herein being taken for
the purpose of affording the Livonia Woodcarvers Club an
opportunity to obtain a gaming license from the State of Michigan
in accordance with the provisions of State statute
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#183-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Vice President/Plant Manager of Borg-Warner Automotive Powdered
Metals Corporation, 32059 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan
48150-1864, dated February 11 , 1991 , requesting that they be
permitted to make installment payments for the special assessment
levied on their property in Special Assessment District No
329 pursuant to Council Resolution 911-89, and that they be
refunded the money which they previously paid in this regard,
the Council does hereby approve and authorize such action and
requests that the City Treasurer do all things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution in accordance
with the report and recommendation submitted by the City
Treasurer, dated March 5, 1991 for a refund in the amount of
$33,648.00
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
I. and unanimously adopted, it was
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#184-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated January 8, 1991 , and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
February 6, 1991 , the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Roger B Calo, stockholder in Calo Companies, Inc. , to
transfer ownership of 1990 SDM licensed business from Veri ' s
Party Shoppe, for a business located at 34395 Plymouth, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#185-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 7, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 2-23-91 , adopted on February 5, 1991 ,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application submitted by Chapman
Sign Inc. for Sveden House for a new wall sign on property
located at 29477 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said sign permit application, subject
to compliance with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#186-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated February 7, 1991 , which
transmits its resolution 2-24-91 adopted on February 5, 1991
with regard to Petition 91-1-8-1 submitted by Kamp DiComo
Associates, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct a new office building on the east side
of Newburgh between Six Mile Road and Vargo in Section 8, 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 91-1-8-1
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
tor and unanimously adopted, it was
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#187-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Mayor and Director of Administrative
Services dated February 20, 1991 , which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and to which is attached a report and
recommendation from the Code Enforcement Officer and the Director
of Building Inspection dated February 12, 1991 , the Council
does hereby authorize the purchase and installation of Steelcase
Context Furniture per attached specifications by Contract
Interiors/Carson, 10 Oak Hollow, Southfield, Michigan 48034,
for the price of $15,995.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the installation of a new partition and the relocation
of an existing wall , as per attached specifications by Spec/Tech
Solutions, 10 Oak Hollow, Southfield, Michigan 48034, for a
total price of $4,300,00; and the Council does hereby authorize
the said items without competitive bidding in accordance with
Section 3.04.l4OD5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as dmended.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#188-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Mayor and the Director of Administrative
Services dated February 20, 1991 , which bears the signature
thim
' 'of the Finance DireCtnr and to which is attached a reoorand
recommendation from thu C0dS EnforcgmeOt Dff�cer and thS Director
of Building Inspection dated February 12, 1991 , with regard
to noise level problems incurred by City Hall personnel on the
fourth and fifth floors, the Council does hereby refer this
subject to the Capital Improvement Committee for its report
and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#189-91 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City an imperative
need to acquire, construct, furnish and equip additions,
improvements and renovations to the City's existing Court
Facilities, together with site improvements and all appurtenances
and attachments therefor ("Court Improvements") , and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined, and does
hereby reaffirm, that it is necessary for the public health,
Safety and welfare of the City to acquire the Court Improvements
for the use of the City; and
WHEREAS, Act 31 , Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First
�
Extra Session) , as amended, provides through the procedures
- of building authority financing a means for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Court Improvements, and
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lbwWHEREAS, the City, in accordance with the provisions
of said Act 31 , as amended, has previously adopted Articles
of Incorporation and has established the Municipal Building
Authority of Livonia (the "Authority") , with full powers to
acquire, construct and equip the Court improvements, and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in the
best interest of the City to acquire, construct and finance
the Court Improvements through the Authority in accordance with
the provisions of said Act 31 , as amended, and
WHEREAS, a Contract between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, furnishing, equipping
and financing of the Court Improvements and such matters as
are deemed necessary thereto is in the process of being prepared,
and
WHEREAS, this City Council is desirous of publishing
a Notice of Intention of Entering into Contract of Lease so
as to begin the statutory referendum period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 The City Council hereby determine it to be necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire
and construct the Court Improvements for the use of the City
2 This City Council deems it to be in the best interest
of the City to finance the cost of the Court Improvements through
the Authority in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid
Act 31 , as amended, which cost is not expected to exceed Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand ($750,000) Dollars
3 The Notice of Intention of Entering into Contract
of Lease as hereto attached shall be published in the
Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general circulation in the
City, promptly upon adoption of this resolution, said Notice
to appear as a display advertisement at least one-quarter (1/4)
page in size
4 The City Council does hereby determine that the
designated newspaper is the newspaper circulating in the City
which reaches the largest number of persons to whom the aforesaid
Notice is directed and that publication of the aforesaid notice
in the designated newspaper represents the most practical and
feasible means of informing the taxpayers and electors of the
City of the Court Improvements and the financing thereof A
copy of the Contract shall be placed on file in the office of
the City Clerk and shall be available for public examination
immediately upon its adoption by this City Council and in no
event later than 30 days from the date of publication of said
Notice of Intent
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5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
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as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1190-91 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan, has authorized the publication of a Notice
of Intent in connection with the issuance and sale by the
Municipal Building Authority of Livonia of the Authority' s
Building Authority Bonds, Series 1991 pursuant to Act 31 , Public
Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session) , as amended, in
an amount of not to exceed Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
(t750,000) , for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, furnishing
and equipping additions, improvements and renovations to the
existing District Court Facility, together with all site
improvements and appurtenances and attachments therefor ("Court
Facilities") in the City, and
WHEREAS, prior to issuance of bonds the Authority and/or
the City must either receive prior approval of the bonds from
the Michigan Department of Treasury or be exempt from prior
approval as provided in Chapter III , Section II of Act 202,
LPVb7fc Acts of Michigan, 1943, as amended, and
WHEREAS, in order to be exempt from prior approval ,
the Authority must notify the Department of Treasury of its
intent to issue the bonds and must agree to pay the filing fees
required by the aforesaid Act
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The City Clerk and Finance Director are each
authorized to notify the Department of Treasury of the Authority' s
intent to issue the bonds described in the preamble to this
resolution and request an order providing an exception for the
bonds from prior approval by the Department of Treasury
2. The Authority has already agreed to pay to the
state the filing fees prescribed by law in connection with the
issuance of an obligation with respect to the bonds described
in the preamble to this resolution
3 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#191-91 WHEREAS, there exists in and for the City an imperative
need to acquire, construct, furnish and equip fire station
improvements, together with site improvements and all
appurtenances and attachments therefor ("Fire Improvements") ,
and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined, and does
hereby reaffirm, that it is necessary for the public health,
safety and welfare of the City to acquire the Fire Improvements
for the use of the City, and
WHEREAS, Act 31 , Public Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First
Extra Session) , as amended, provides through the procedures
of building authority financing a means for the acquisition,
construction and financing of the Fire Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the City, in accordance with the provisions
of said Act 31 , as amended, has previously adopted Articles
of Incorporation and has established the Municipal Building
Authority of Livonia (the "Authority") , with full powers to
acquire, construct and equip the Fire Improvements, and
WHEREAS, this City Council determines it to be in the
best interest of the City to acquire, construct and finance
the Fire Improvements through the Authority in accordance with
the provisions of said Act 31 , as amended, and
WHEREAS, a Contract between the City and the Authority
providing for the acquisition, construction, furnishing, equipping
and financing of the Fire Improvements and such matters as are
deemed necessary thereto is in the process of being prepared,
and
WHEREAS, this City Council is desirous of publishing
a Notice of Intention of Entering into Contract of Lease so
as to begin the statutory referendum period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1 . The City Council hereby determines it to be necessary
for the public health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire
and construct the Fire Improvements for the use of the City
2 This City Council deems it to be in the best interest
of the City to finance the cost of the Fire Improvements through
11010 the Authority in accordance with the provisions of the aforesaid
Act 31 , as amended which cost is not expected to exceed One
Million Five Hundred Thousand ($1 ,500,000) Dollars
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3 The Notice of IOteOtinO Of Enterfn into CPDtraCt
�of Lease as hereto attached shall be published in the
Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general circulation in the
City, promptly upon adoption of this resolution, said Notice
to appear as a display advertisement at least one-quarter (1/4)
page in size.
4. The City Council does hereby determine that the
designated newspaper is the newspaper circulating in the City
which reaches the largest number of persons to whom the aforesaid
Notice is directed and that publication of the aforesaid Notice
in the designated newspaper represents the most practical and
feasible means of informing the taxpayers and electors of the
City of Fire Improvements and the financing thereof A copy
of the Contract shall be placed on file in the office of the
City Clerk and shall be available for public examination
immediately upon its adoption by this City Council and in no
event later than 30 days from the date of publication of said
Notice of Intent
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as the same conflict with the provisions of this resolution
be and the same hereby are rescinded.
�—' On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#192-91 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan, has authorized the publication of a Notice
of Intent in connection with the issuance and sale by the
Municipal Building Authority of Livonia of the Authority' s
Building Authority Bonds, Series 1991 pursuant to Act 31 , Public
Acts of Michigan, 1948 (First Extra Session) , as amended, in
an amount of not to exceed One Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars /$1 ,500,000l , for the purpose of acquiring, constructing,
furnishing and equipping fire station improvements, together
with all site improvements and appurtenances and attachments
therefor in the City, and
WHEREAS, prior to issuance of bonds the Authority and/or
the City must either receive prior approval of the bonds from
the Michigan Department of Treasury or be exempt from prior
approval as provided in Chapter III , Section II of Act 202,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1943, as amended, and
WHEREAS, in order to be exempt from prior approval ,
the Authority must notify the Department of Treasury of its
intent to issue the bonds and must agree to pay the filing fees
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . The City Clerk and Finance Director are each
authorized to notify the Department of Treasury of the Authority' s
intent to issue the bonds described in the preamble to this
resolution and request an order providing an exception for the
bonds from prior approval by the Department of Treasury.
2. The Authority has already agreed to pay to the
state the filing fees prescribed by law in connection with the
issuance of an obligation with respect to the bonds described
in the preamble to this resolution.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflcit with the provisions of this resolution by and
the same hereby are rescinded.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra , seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#193-91 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City intends to
authorize the issuance of special assessment bonds for the purpose
of defraying part of various special assessment districts' share
of the cost in connection with certain public improvements in
the City;
AND WHEREAS, notice of intent to issue bonds must be
published at least forty-five (45) days before the issuance
of the same in order to comply with the requirements of Section
5(g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended ,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to publish a notice of intent to issue bonds in the
Observer-Eccentric, a newspaper of general circulation in the
City, as a display advertisement at least one-quarter page in size.
2. Said notice of intent so published shall be in
substantially the following form.
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO ELECTORS AND TAXPAYERS
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
OF INTENT TO ISSUE BONDS SECURED BY THE TAXING
POWER OF THE CITY AND RIGHT OF REFERENDUM THEREON
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of
Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, intends to issue special
assessment bonds of the City, in total principal amount of not to
exceed $2 , 000, 000, for the purpose of defraying part of various
special assessment districts ' share of the cost of street and
related improvements in the City. Said bonds shall mature serially
in not to exceed twenty (20) annual installments with interest
payable on the unpaid balance at a rate of not to exceed 10% per
annum or such higher rate as may be permitted by law.
SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
THE PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS
shall be payable primarily from collections of an equal amount of
special assessments and the bonds shall also pledge the limited tax
full faith and credit of the City of Livonia.
IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS, THE
PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON SAID BONDS SHALL BE PAYABLE FROM THE
GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY LAWFULLY AVAILABLE FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE BONDS will be issued without vote of the electors unless
a PETITION requesting an election on the question of issuing the
bonds, signed by not less than 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS in
the City is filed with the City by depositing the same with the
City Clerk WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS after publication of this
notice. If such a petition is filed, the bonds cannot be issued
without an approving vote by a majority of electors voting on the
question
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of
Section 5 (g) of Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909 , as amended.
Further information concerning the matters set out in this notice
may be secured from the City Clerk ' s office.
Robert F. Nash
City Clerk
3. The City Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of notice of intent to issue bonds and the manner
of publication directed is adequate notice to the electors and
taxpayers of the City and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of the City to issue the bonds, the purpose
of the bond issue, the security for the bonds and the right
of referendum of the electors with respect thereto under all
of the circumstances, and that the provision of forty-five (45)
days within which to file a referendum petition is necessary
and adequate to insure that the City' s electors may exercise
their right of referendum with respect to the bonds.
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1104. All resolutions and part of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#194-91 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") , intends to authorize the issuance
and sale of 1991 Special Assessment Limited Tax Bonds pursuant
to Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended, in an
amount of not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000), and
General Obligation Unlimited Tax Bonds, Series 1991 pursuant
to Act 279, Public Acts of Michigan, 1909, as amended in an
amount not to exceed Four Million Dollars ($4,000,000) both
for the purpose of defraying all or any part of the costs of
acquiring and constructing various public improvements in the
City, and
WHEREAS, prior to issuance of both issues of the bonds
the City must either receive prior approval of the bonds from
the Michigan Department of Treasury or be exempt from prior
110 approval as provided in Chapter III , Section II of Act 202,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1943, as amended, and
WHEREAS, in order to be exempt from prior approval ,
the City must notify the Department of Treasury of its intent
to issue both issues of the bonds and must agree to pay the
filing fees required by the aforesaid Act,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT.
1 . The City Clerk and the Finance Director are each
authorized to notify the Department of Treasury of the City's
intent to issue both issues of the bonds described in the preamble
to this resolution and request orders providing an exception
for both issues of the bonds from prior approval by the Department
of Treasury
2. The City agrees to pay to the state the filing
fees prescribed by law in connection with the issuance of an
obligation with respect to both issues of the bonds described
in the preamble to this resolution
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution by and
the same hereby are rescinded
100 On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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11100 #195-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Council President dated February 19, 1991 with regard to
Civic Center Senior Citizen parking and the need, if any, to
provide for additional handicapped parking spaces, and having
also considered the report and recommendation of the Mayor,
dated March 6, 1991 , the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#196-91 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No 355 for a street improvement consisting of the placement
of approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Floral and Lathers located in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 12, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday,
February 27, 1991 , at 7 30 p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having
duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of a street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 355, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated December 7, 1989, in the amount of $118,370 00,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No 355 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects, effective January 1 ,
1991 ,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
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IL of the assessment from December 1 , 1991 . Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation
of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said
special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall
be not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1991 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years.
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08.190 Any property
lio owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty up to December
1 , 1991 ,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1992
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08 210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1991 , and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) years interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3.08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3 08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($21 ,284 12) and 100% of drainage
costs ($11 ,500.00) for a total amount of $32,784.12
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
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AYES• Toy, Bishop, Taylor and Jurcisin.
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NAYS: Ochala and Feenstra.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#197-91 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 356 for a street improvement consisting of the placement
of approximately 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) on Hoy and Melvin located in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 23, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title
3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday,
February 27, 1991 , at 7 30 p m at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having
duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied in the
special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to
cover the district portion of the cost of a street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 356, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated December 7, 1990, in the amount of $39,116 00,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 356 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects, effective January 1 ,
1991 ,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten (10)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate
of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance
of the assessment from December 1 , 1991 . Said interest
shall be payable on each installment due date, provided,
however, that after the issuance of bonds in anticipation
low of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said
special assessment roll , said rate of interest shall
be not more than 1% above the average rate of interest
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Ims borne by said bonds In such cases where the installments
will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each installment
shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as
possible. The first installment shall be due and payable
December 1 , 1991 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years.
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08.190. Any property
owner assessed may pay the whole or any part of the
assessment without interest or penalty up to December
1 , 1991 ,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1992
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3 08.210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1991 , and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) years interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
as provided by Section 3 08.200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay for
152 feet of paving ($2,128.00) , 15% of the paving
costs ($7,278.35) and 100% of drainage costs ($3,450 00)
for a total amount of $12,856.35
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1198-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated December 18, 1990, which
sets forth its resolution 12-502-90 adopted on December 11 ,
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1990, with regard to Petition 90-11-1-29, submitted by Carolyn
Fullwood for a change of zoning on property located on the
northwest corner of Middlebelt and Munger in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 14, from O.S. to C-1 , and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 27,
1991 , pursuant to Council Resolution 21-91 , the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and the said Petition 90-11-1-29 is hereby denied for the same
reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission, as well as for the reason that Munger Road has an
Alternate IV improvement and was not designed to carry commercial
traffic.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#199-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 14,
1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor and the Finance
Director, the Council does for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the following donations from the Friends of Livonia
Parks and Recreation'
1 Scoreboard for diamond #2 at Ford Field valued at
$2,500 00 installed, and
2 Landscape materials installed in the Spring and Fall
of 1990 at Fox Creek Golf Course valued at $3,000.00
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1200-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 19,
1991 , approved for submission by the Mayor and Finance Director,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the donation of a picnic shelter from Tom Celani , Action
Distributing Co , to be installed at the Ben Celani Recreation
Area at the E.H. McNamara-Bicentennial Park, valued at $14,000.00
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#201-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, the President of the Senior
Citizen Achievement Needs and the Treasurer of the Senior Citizen
Achievement Needs dated February 12, 1991 , approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the donation of a 1990, 16 passenger Ford Mini-Bus valued at
$30,234.00 from S.C.A.N , which Mini-Bus is to be used in the
Senior Citizen Transportation Program.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#202-91 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not
appear on the agenda
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 4,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 587-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated April 3, 1990, which sets forth its resolution 3-316-90
adopted on March 27, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-2-1-4,
submitted by Frank Jonna for Pentagon Properties, for a change
of zoning on property located on the east side of Haggerty
Road north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
6 from P 0 and M-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 30, 1990,
pursuant to Council Resolution 406-90, the Council does hereby
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 90-2-1-4 is hereby approved and granted, and
the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and,upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, Taylor and Feenstra
NAYS• Toy, Ochala and Jurcisin
The Vice President declared the resolution denied
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On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#203-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 4,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 587-90 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated April 3, 1990, which sets forth its resolution 3-316-90
adopted on March 27, 1990, with regard to Petition 90-2-1-4,
submitted by Frank Jonna for Pentagon Properties, for a change
of zoning on property located on the east side of Haggerty
Road north of Seven Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
6 from P.O. and M-1 to C-2, and the Council having conducted
a public hearing with regard to this matter on May 30, 1990,
pursuant to Council Resolution 406-90, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition 90-2-1-4 is hereby denied for the same reasons
as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning
Commission
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
16, it was
#204-91 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated March 4,
1991 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 28-91 , in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated December 20, 1990, which transmits its resolution
12-515-90, adopted on December 18, 1990 with regard to a Sign
Permit Application submitted by Detroit-Detroit Inc. on behalf
of Livonia Travel requesting approval for two awning signs
to be located at 29225 W Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said sign permit application, subject to
compliance with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission, as well as the additional
condition that the wrap-around portion of the awning shall
be approximately 14 feet in length and shall extend only to
the end of the current sign
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Toy, Bishop, Ochala and Jurcisin
NAYS Taylor and Feenstra.
The Vice President declared the resolution adopted
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16 On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
#205-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated March 4, 1991 , wherein it is requested that
greens fees be waived with respect to the proposed golf
tournament to be held at Whispering Willows Golf Course on
July 31 , 1991 by the Livonia Cultural League, the Council does
hereby approve and grant this request in the manner and form
herein submitted.
*Councilman Bishop abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#206-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Fernon P Feenstra where it is suggested that
Cathedral between Gillman and Deering be vacated, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the City Planning Commission
for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions
of law and City ordinance
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#207-91 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Councilman Fernon P Feenstra with regard to numerous complaints
as to congestion and installation of one-way signage on Cathedral
between Gillman and Deering in front of the Cleveland Elementary
School , the Council does hereby refer this item to the Livonia
City Council/Schools Liaison Committee and to the Streets,
Roads and Plats Committee for their respective reports and
recommendations
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,196th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9 55 P M , March 6, 1991
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Robert F Nash, City Clerk