HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1990-08-2725989
MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 27, 1990, 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 8:10 P.M. Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Present: Laura Toy, Robert
R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala, Fernon P. Feenstra and Joan McCotter; Absent•
Dale Jurcisin.*
Elected and appointed officials present Patricia Miencier, Deputy City
Clerk, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert D. Bennett, Mayor, John Nagy, Planning
Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer; David Preston, Director of Finance, Suzanne
Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Karen Szmula, Director of Legislative
Affairs; Ron Reinke, Superintendent of the Department of Parks and Recreation,
John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection, Scott Heinzman, Human Relations
Commission and Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#770-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,182nd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August
15, 1990 are hereby approved.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#771-90 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 210th Special Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 27, 1990
are hereby approved.
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A communication
from the
City
Clerk, dated August
21, 1990, re
Wayne
County Intermediate School
District
Tax
Levy Rates - 1990 was
received and
placed
on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the Finance Director, dated August 17, 1990 re various
financial statements of the City for the month ending July 31, 1990 was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
*Councilman Jurcisin entered the meeting.
it was
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
#772-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Robert A. Fabian, 15496 Edington, Livonia, Michigan, dated
August 14, 1990, requesting permission to close Edington between
Five Mile and Roycroft on September 22, 1990 from 2 00 p.m.
until 9 00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the Police
Department.
#773-90 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Debbie Koch, 15682 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
August 16, 1990, requesting permission to close Edgewood between
Ellen and Ellen on Saturday, September 15, 1990 from 12 00
noon until 9.00 p.m. for the purpose of conducting a block
party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested,
the action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
#774-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Vic
Chiasson, Special Events Director of the Wayne County Department
of Public Services, dated August 6, 1990, with regard to the
closing of the intersection of Newburgh Road and Edwin Hines
Drive and the intersection of Ann Arbor Trail and Edward Hines
Drive from 8.00 a.m. to 12 noon for the purpose of conducting
the Sixth Annual Wayne County Parks/Redford Roadrunners 20
Mile Marathon Training Run on Saturday, September 22, 1990,
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the
manner and form herein submitted.
#775-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Traffic Commission dated June 25, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its resolution 55-90
wherein the Commission recommends that a left turn lane be
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installed on Plymouth at Newburgh Road to facilitate safer
conditions at this intersection, the Council does hereby request
that the County of Wayne give favorable consideration to the
installation of a left turn lane on Plymouth Road at Newburgh
Road in the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the County of Wayne, as well as to do all things necessary
and incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#776-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated May 23, 1990, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
August 3, 1990, the Council does hereby approve the request
from Nikolaos M. Moutafis, stockholder in Moutafis, Inc. for
a new Class C License (Municipal Golf Course, issued under
MCL 436.171) with Official Permit (Food), Outdoor Service and
Direct Connection for a business to be located at 20500
Newburgh Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, Wayne County (Whispering
Willows Golf Course), and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#777-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission dated July 13, 1990, and
the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated
August 3, 1990, the Council does hereby approve the request
from Chi -Chi's USA, Inc., to add space to 1990 Class C Licensed
Business with Official Permit (Food) for a business located
at 29330 Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
#778-90 RESOLVED, that having considered 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 refer this
item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and recommendation
#779-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Building Inspection dated
August 9, 1990, which bears the signature of the Finance Director
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the Stanson Wrecking Company, 6855 Haggerty
Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111, to demolish and remove the
structure located at 18875 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan, for
the price of $4,867 00, the same to be appropriated and expended
from Civic Improvement - Unsafe Buildings Account
(205-525-882-050) with the provision that the said account
be reimbursed at such time as funds are subsequently recovered
from the owners of the above property, as provided for in Chapter
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15.52.180 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, further, the Council
does hereby authorize said item without competitive bidding
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.14OD5
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
A communication from the Director of Building Inspection, dated August
6, 1990 re C.R. 562-90 (Madison School - Hazardous Material) was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council.
#780-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated August 13,
1990, approved for submission by the Finance Director and the
Mayor, which transmits Parks and Recreation resolution 2094-90
with regard to a request from Milt Wilcox to establish a $5.00
admission fee for the Detroit Tiger Alumni Baseball Game, which
is scheduled to take place at Ford Field Diamond No 1 on
September 9, 1990, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action.
#781-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 30, 1990, approved
for submission by the Mayor, regarding replacement and/or
construction of new sidewalks in the City of Livonia pursuant
to the 1990 Sidewalk Program at the locations and for the amounts
indicated in the referenced communication, which work was done
pursuant to Council Resolution 316-90 and in accordance with
with the provisions of Section 12 04.340 of Chapter 4 of Title
12 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Treasurer is hereby directed to send a statement of charges
to all property owners in the amounts listed in accordance
with Section 3.08 150 of Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the Council does hereby
establish the evening of November 20, 1990 at 8 00 p.m. at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan as the time and place when the Council shall meet
for the purpose of adopting a resolution placing a special
assessment upon said property for such charges unless the same
are paid prior to the date of such meeting, and the City Clerk
and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#782-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 12, 1990, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which is submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 211-89 relative to the installation of
street lighting on Newburgh Road between Five and Eight Mile
Roads, as well as street lighting on both Six Mile and Seven
Mile Roads from approximately 1200 feet east of Newburgh Road
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to Haggerty Road, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
#783-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated August 3, 1990,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
release to Strick Style Homes, Inc., the proprietor of the
Sunset Woods Subdivision, located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
11, the $22,440.00 cash deposit which was posted with the City
to cover the share of the cost portion to the property in a
future special assessment district established for the
improvement of Louise, North of Six Mile Road, the action herein
being taken for the reason that the Council did subsequently
confirm Special Assessment Roll No. 345 in Council Resolution
694-90, adopted on July 25, 1990 for the improvement of Louise
Avenue, North of Six Mile Road with an Alternate IV type
pavement.
#784-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated August 1, 1990, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the installation of curb drops on Riverside Drive, Perth and
Ellen Drive, as shown on the attached sketch, as an addition
to the work authorized to be performed as part of The 1990
Sidewalk Repair Program, and the Council does hereby authorize
and appropriate the expenditure of the sum not to exceed
$5,000.00 for this purpose from Michigan Transportation Funds
(Local Road Account).
#785-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated August 1, 1990, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a letter
from the Michigan Department of Transportation dated July 24,
1990, indicating the State's desire to improve the operation
of a traffic signal at the intersection of Plymouth Road and
Levan Road in the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
agree to and approve of the City of Livonia participating in
the actual cost of the improvement of the said traffic signal
to the extent of 50%, the total estimated cost of such
improvement being in the amount of $40,000 00, and the City's
estimated cost of participation being in the amount of
$20,000.00, further, the Council does hereby appropriate and
authorize the expenditure of the sum not to exceed $20,000.00
from the Michigan 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, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to
the Michigan Department of Transportation.
4.16101j,
#786-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 16, 1990 from Charles G. Tangora, submitted in behalf
of Budget Rent-A-Car, 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 August
14, 1990 by the City Planning Commission in its resolution
8-427-90 with regard to Petition 90-7-8-10 submitted by Budget
Rent-A-Car, requesting permission to construct a small addition
to an existing building on the north side of Plymouth Road
between Stark and Priscilla in Section 28 as a waiver use on
property zoned C-2, the Council does hereby designate Wednesday,
October 3, 1990 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.
#787-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrrunication from
the Hearing Officer (Director of Building Inspection), dated
August 9, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
respect to a request to demolish a building located at 9001
Oxbow, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of which is
as follows.
Lot 74 of Newman Joy Road Subdivision being part South 1/2
of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber
66, Page 19 of Plats, Wayne County Records.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer
on June 12, 1990, at the conclusion of which, based upon the
testimony and evidence presented, it having been the
determination of the Hearing Officer that the said structure
should be demolished inasmuch as it represents a hazard and
danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council
does hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
that a hearing shall take place before the City Council of
the City of Livonia on Wednesday, October 3, 1990, at 7.30
p.m. at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan,
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing,
cause to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing
to be mailed by certified mail, return receipt requested,
addressed to the owner or agent thereof, or person in control
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of such building or structure and the mortgagee of record or
lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can
be located, then the notice shall be directed to each owner
of or party in interest in the building or structure in whose
name the property appears on the last local tax assessment
records;
AND FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#788-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
August 22, 1990, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
565-90 in connection with the report and recommendation of
L the Director of Finance dated May 10, 1990, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
and direct that the National Bank of Detroit forthwith close
the following City bank accounts:
415169300/01 Investment Administration
415169301 Undistributed Tax Fund
Further, the Council does hereby direct that the funds presently
deposted in the aforesaid accounts upon closing of same shall
be forwarded to the City of Livonia for future deposit in
appropriate accounts as determined by the Department of Finance.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#789-90 WHEREAS, the investment of the City's surplus funds
in order to derive revenue is a matter of ever-increasing
significance due to the City's present fiscal limitations,
and
WHEREAS, in view of the current inflationary cycle, it is
imperative that sophisticated financial analyses be employed
to maximize the City's return on its investments; and
WHEREAS, Act No. 20 of the Public Acts of 1943 (MCLA 129.91)
enables the legislative body of a municipality to authorize
its chief fiscal officer to invest surplus funds belonging
to and under the control of the municipality; and
WHEREAS, it again becomes necessary to clearly declare the
determination of the City Council in this regard,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in MCLA 129 91, the City Council does hereby authorize
the Director of Finance to invest surplus funds belonging
to or under the control of the City of Livonia in accordance
with the provisions set forth in said statute, and to the
extent that any prior council resolutions may be in conflict
with the action taken herein, the same are hereby repealed,
amended, and/or revised
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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RESOLVED,
1. That
Manufacturers National
Bank of
Detroit, a
National
Banking
Association of Detroit,
Michigan
(hereinafter
referred
to as "Bank")
be and hereby is
designated
as trustee
on behalf
of the
City of Livonia ("Local
Unit") and
authorized
to accept
the Local
Unit's surplus funds
as defined
in Michigan Public
Act 367
of the Public Acts of 1982 ("Act")
2. That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds upon authorization by the
Finance Department in accordance with the Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following
NAME TITLE
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David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed orgiven by the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signatures) shall be duly certified to the
Bank, and the Bank hereby is authorized to accept any surplus
funds upon authorization by the Finance Department for investment
in accordance with the Act and any agreement entered into between
the Local Unit and Bank in connection therewith.
5. That Council Resolution 24-85, adopted on January 16, 1985,
is hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#791-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit, a National
Banking Association, (hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be
and hereby is designated as a depository of the City of Livonia
and is authorized to accept for its credit and/or for collection,
any and all checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments
when endorsed in its name by rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Bank such accounts under such captions as he/she
may determine to be necessary or desirable, including checking
accounts, savings accounts and time deposit accounts upon
authorization by the Finance Director.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
said bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature
cards provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts
opened pursuant hereto.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1792-90 RESOLVED,
1. That National Bank of Detroit, a National Banking Association
of Detroit, Michigan (hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be
and hereby is designated as trustee on behalf of the City of
Livonia ("Local Unit") and authorized to accept the Local Unit's
surplus funds as defined in Michigan Public Act 367 of the Public
Acts of 1982 ("Act").
2. That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds upon authorization by the
Finance Department in accordance with the Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following:
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
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4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed or given by the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signature(s) shall be duly certified to the
Bank, and the Bank hereby is authorized to accept any surplus
funds upon authorization by the Finance Department for investment
in accordance with the Act and any agreement entered into between
the Local Unit and Bank in connection therewith.
5. That Council Resolution 476-85, adopted on June 5, 1985,
is hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#793-90 RESOLVED,
1. That National Bank of Detroit, a National Banking Association
(hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be and hereby is designated
as a depository of the City of Livonia and is authorized to
accept for its credit and/or for collection, any and all checks,
drafts and other negotiable instruments when endorsed in its
name by rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Bank such accounts under such captions as he/she
may determine to be necessary or desirable, including checking
accounts, savings accounts and time deposit: accounts upon
authorization by the Finance Director.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4 That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
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said bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature
cards provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts
opened pursuant hereto.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#794-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Comerica - Detroit, a National Banking Association
of Detroit, Michigan (hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be
and hereby is designated as trustee on behalf of the City of
Livonia ("Local Unit") and authorized to accept the Local Unit's
surplus funds as defined in Michigan Public Act 367 of the Public
Acts of 1982 ("Act")
2 That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds upon authorization by the
Finance Department in accordance with the Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed or given by the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signature(s) shall be duly certified to the
Bank, and the Bank hereby is authorized to accept any surplus
funds upon authorization by the Finance Department for investment
in accordance with the Act and any agreement entered into between
the Local Unit and Bank in connection therewith
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5. That Council Resolution 477-85, adopted on June 5, 1985,
L is hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
f795-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Comerica - Detroit, a National Banking Association
(hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be and hereby is designated
as a depository of the City of Livonia and is authorized to
accept for its credit and/or for collection, any and all checks,
drafts and other negotiable instruments when endorsed in its
name by rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Bank such accounts under such captions as he/she
may determine to be necessary or desirable, including checking
accounts, savings accounts and time deposit accounts upon
authorization by the Finance Director.
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
said bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature
cards provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts
opened pursuant hereto.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
LOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
3. That for
purposes of making investments,
transfers and
disbursements,
any and all funds credited to such
accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks
or transfer orders drawn against the respective
or withdrawal
accounts when
signed by the
Treasurer and authorized by the Finance
Department
by any one of
the following:
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
said bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature
cards provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts
opened pursuant hereto.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
LOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#796-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Michigan National Bank, a National Banking Association
of Detroit, Michigan (hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be
and hereby is designated as trustee on behalf of the City of
Livonia ("Local Unit") and authorized to accept the Local Unit's
surplus funds as defined in Michigan Public Act 367 of the Public
Acts of 1982 ("Act").
2. That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds upon authorization by the
Finance Department in accordance with the Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following -
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed or given by the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signature(s) shall be duly certified to the
Bank, and the Bank hereby is authorized to accept any surplus
funds upon authorization by the Finance Department for investment
in accordance with the Act and any agreement entered into between
the Local Unit and Bank in connection therewith.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#797-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Michigan National Bank, a National Banking Association
(hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be and hereby is designated
as a depository of the City of Livonia and is authorized to accept
for its credit and/or for collection, any and all checks, drafts
and other negotiable instruments when endorsed in its name by
rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Bank such accounts under such captions as he/she
may determine to be necessary or desirable, including checking
accounts, savings accounts and time deposit accounts upon
authorization by the Finance Director.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following -
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with said
bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature cards
provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts opened
pursuant hereto
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with the
action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#798-90 RESOLVED,
1 That Standard Federal Bank,
Bank (hereinafter referred to
designated as trustee on behalf
Unit") and authorized to accept
as defined in Michigan Public
1982 ("Act")
seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
a Federally Chartered Savings
as "Bank") be and hereby is
of the City of Livonia ("Local
the Local Unit's surplus funds
Act 367 of the Public Acts of
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2. That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Bank providing
for the investment of surplus funds upon authorization by the
Finance Department in accordance with the Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following:
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed orgivenby the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signature s) shall be duly certified to the
Bank, and the Bank hereby is authorized to accept any surplus
funds upon authorization by the Finance Department for investment
in accordance with the Act and any agreement entered into between
the Local Unit and Bank in connection therewith.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#799-90 RESOLVED,
1. That Standard Federal Bank, a Federally Chartered Savings
Bank (hereinafter referred to as "Bank") be and hereby is
designated as a depository of the City of Livonia and is
authorized to accept for its credit and/or for collection, any
and all checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments when
endorsed in its name by rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Bank such accounts under such captions as he/she
may determine to be necessary or desirable, including checking
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accounts, savings accounts and time deposit accounts upon
authorization by the Finance Director.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Bank may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks or withdrawal
or transfer orders drawn against the respective accounts when
signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the Finance Department
by any one of the following:
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Bank, and the
Bank hereby is authorized to honor and pay any and all checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders without inquiry as to the
circumstances of issue or the deposition of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
said bank, the contract set forth in the specimen signature
cards provided by said bank for use with respect to any accounts
opened pursuant hereto.
5 That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#800-90 RESOLVED,
1. That First Federal Savings and Loan, a Savings and Loan
Association of Detroit, Michigan (hereinafter referred to as
"Savings and Loan") be and hereby is designated as trustee on
behalf of the City of Livonia ("Local Unit") and authorized
to accept the Local Unit's surplus funds as defined in Michigan
Public Act 367 of the Public Acts of 1982 ("Act")
2. That the Treasurer of the Local Unit be and hereby is
authorized to enter into a trust agreement with the Savings
and Loan providing for the investment of surplus funds upon
authorization by the Finance Department in accordance with the
Act.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Savings and Loan may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders drawn against the respective
accounts when signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the
Finance Department by any one of the following:
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Savings and
Loan, and the Savings and Loan hereby is authorized to honor
and pay any and all checks or withdrawal or transfer orders
without inquiry as to the circumstances of issue or the deposition
of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any agreements, authorizations or directions required
to be signed or given in connection with the intent of this
resolution may be signed or given by the Treasurer or the Deputy
Treasurer, whose signature(s) shall be duly certified to the
Savings and Loan, and the Savings and Loan hereby is authorized
to accept any surplus funds upon authorization by the Finance
Department for investment in accordance with the Act and any
agreement entered into between the Local Unit and Savings and
Loan in connection therewith.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#801-90 RESOLVED,
1. That First Federal Savings and Loan, a Savings and Loan
Association, (hereinafter referred to as "Savings and Loan")
be and hereby is designated as a depository of the City of Livonia
and is authorized to accept for its credit and/or for collection,
any and all checks, drafts and other negotiable instruments
when endorsed in its name by rubber stamp or otherwise.
2. That the City Treasurer be and he/she hereby is authorized
to open with the Savings and Loan such accounts under such
captions as he/she may determine to be necessary or desirable,
including checking accounts, savings accounts and time deposit
accounts upon authorization by the Finance Director.
3. That for purposes of making investments, transfers and
disbursements, any and all funds credited to such accounts with
the Savings and Loan may be paid out or withdrawn upon checks
or withdrawal or transfer orders drawn against the respective
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accounts when signed by the Treasurer and authorized by the
Finance Department by any one of the following
NAME TITLE
David N. Preston Director of Finance
James P. Andres Chief Accountant
Gerald G. Sabo Assistant Chief Accountant
whose signatures shall be duly certified to the Savings and
Loan, and the Savings and Loan hereby is authorized to honor
and pay any and all checks or withdrawal or transfer orders
without inquiry as to the circumstances of issue or the deposition
of the proceeds thereof.
4. That any one or more of the persons authorized to withdraw
funds deposited hereunder are authorized to enter into with
said Savings and Loan, the contract set forth in the specimen
signature cards provided by said Savings and Loan for use with
respect to any accounts opened pursuant hereto.
5. That all prior resolutions which may be in conflict with
the action taken herein are hereby rescinded and repealed.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#802-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
August 22, 1990, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 566-90,
in connection with the investment of City funds by the Director
of Finance and the possible hindrance of same by the City
Treasurer, the Council does, in accordance with Chapter V, Section
8(c) of the City Charter, direct that the City Treasurer not
make automatic transfer of City funds or execute unauthorized
contracts with banking institutions or make any independent
investment of City funds with banking institutions, unless such
transaction is first appropriately authorized by the City Council.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#803-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
August 22, 1990, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 653-90,
in connection with the report and recommendation of the Finance
Director dated July 9, 1990, wherein it is requested that the
duties of the Treasurer and Finance Director be clarified in
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Council Resolution 24-85 which authorized the establishment
of a pooled investment account at Manufacturers Bank of Detroit
(formerly Manufacturer's National Bank of Detroit), the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate that the action taken
in Council Resolution 24-85, Council Resolution 476-85 and Council
Resolution 477-85 in no way reduces or changes the authority
previously delegated to the Director of Finance in Council
Resolution 62-80.
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 90-4-3-
4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result-
AYES- Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from 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
90-3-1-5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES• Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS. None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
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Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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 90-3-1-6)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra and Bishop
NAYS• Toy, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance denied.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 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 90-3-1-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES• Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25 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 90-3-1-9)
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 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 90-4-1-12)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES. Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS- None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Ochala took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance -
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 90-4-3-
5)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS- None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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Councilman Jurcisin took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 23.05 OF
ARTICLE XXIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition
89-4-6-4)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 070 TO TITLE
10, CHAPTER 36 (OPERATING VEHICLE WHILE
UNDER INFLUENCE OF LIQUOR AND/OR CONTROLLED
SUBSTANCE) 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 Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#804-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 31, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Thomas Burbridge,
10608 Wayne, Livonia, Michigan 48154, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
approve of the proposed division and combination of Tax Item
46 130 01 0024 001 into three parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows
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PARCEL "A": Lots 24 and 25 except
the East 312.50 ft. and
except
the West 27 ft. thereof of "SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT
NO. 1"
of the East 1/2 of the Northwest
1/4 of Section 33,
Livonia
Township, Wayne County, Michigan,
as recorded in Liber
65, on
Page 52 of Plats, W.C.R.
PARCEL "B": The West 287.50 ft.
of the East 312.50 ft.
of Lot
25 of SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT
NO. 1" of the East 1/2
of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Livonia
Township, Wayne
County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 65,
on Page 52 of Plats, W.C.R.
PARCEL "C": The West 287.50 ft.
of the East 312.50 ft.
of Lot
24 of 'SUPERVISOR'S LIVONIA PLAT
NO. 1" of the East 1/2
of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 33, Livonia
Township, Wayne
County,
Michigan, as recorded in Liber 65,
on Page 52 of Plats, W.C.R.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication
which is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution
to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds, provided, however, that to the extent required by law
and City ordinance, the action herein is made subject to the
approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#805-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated July 30, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Monica Suchara,
31413 Curtis, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with
the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18.46 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
determine to deny the request for dividing Tax Item 46 037 01
0020 000 into two parcels since the same would be in violation
of the City's Zoning Ordinance and Law, as well as for the reason
that the proposed lot split would not be consistent with good
planning and zoning practice.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#806-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated August 9, 1990, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Raymond Palmer,
28475 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a proposed
division of Tax Item 46 143 99 0006 000 into four parcels, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the next Study session
to be conducted September 5, 1990.
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On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
nd unanimously adopted, it was
#807-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Community Resources dated August 10, 1990, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
as well as a letter from the Personnel Director dated August
17, 1990, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits
a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August
17, 1990, wherein it is recommended that grant classifications
and pay rates for personnel classifications Personal Care,
Homemaker, Chore and Respite be established as detailed in the
aforesaid communications and that grants be accepted from the
Senior Alliance, the Council does hereby concur in and approve
of such action, the action herein being taken for the period
October 1, 1990 through September 30, 1991.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#808-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Community Resources dated August 10, 1990, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
by the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed agreement between the
City of Livonia and University Transportation Services, 8508
N. Lilley, Canton, Michigan 48187, which agreement would provide
shuttle transportation services to various locations in Ann
Arbor, Ypsilanti and designated communities, the Council does
hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the said agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted, further, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute an agreement, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, with SMART for support of
the agreement, provided that the agreement is approved as to
form by the Department of Law.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#809-90 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
dated August 13, 1990, approved for submission by the Finance
Director and the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
following low bids which meet specifications with respect to
playground equipment, backstops and fencing
it was
7
Swings
Jack Golden
Associates
$ 2,981.00
7
Climbers
Jack Golden
Associates
5,148.00
5
Play Structures
Jack Golden
Associates
(alt) 20,956.00
7
Slides
Jack Golden
Associates
(alt) 4,535.00
10
Backstops
Nationwide
Fence
14,980.00
Sona Tubes
800.00
1
Picnic Shelter
Seavey Corporation
13,750.00
1
Fence
Nationwide
Fence
3,855.00
$67,005.00
Further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of the sum of $41,254.30 from the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
#810-90 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Exhibit
Works, Inc., 13211 Merriman Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
July 3, 1990, covering new industrial facilities to be located
within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 53,
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 Exhibit Works, Inc.,
the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected taxing
units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and said
hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday,
August 13, 1990, 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, Exhibit Works, 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
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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 (or Act 255 of P.A. 1978),
as amended.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from
Exhibit Works, Inc. covering new industrial facilities
to be located within the City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 53, for 12 years.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Jurcisin and McCotter.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#811-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated May 25, 1990, which sets
forth its resolution 5-351-90 adopted on May 8, 1990, with regard
to Petition 90-2-6-3, submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution 163-90, to determine whether
or not to amend Section 18.42 relating to the location and height
of radio towers and antennas in the City of Livonia, including
therein the consideration of cellular mobile towers, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on August 13, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution 556-90,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 90-2-6-3 is hereby
approved and granted; and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#812-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Inspection dated June 5, 1990, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to a request to demolish a house located
at 19315 Lathers, Livonia, Michigan, the legal description of
which is as follows
01 BB2A
The N 110.0 FT OF THE S 660.0 FT OF THE W 330 0 FT OF THE W
112 OF THE S W 1/4 OF THE S E 1/4 OF SEC 1 EXCEPT THE E 30.0
FT THEREOF 0.76 ACRE
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect
to this matter on August 13, 1990, pursuant to Council Resolution
608-90, and based upon the testimony and evidence presented,
and having reviewed the file and the Order for Demolition of
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the Hearing Officer, the Council does hereby determine in
accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 15.52.150
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to concur in
and approve the Order of Demolition of the Hearing Officer;
further, the owner or owners of the structure in question are
hereby requested to demolish the same or in lieu thereof upon
the expiration of the 20 -day period prescribed by City Ordinance,
the Department of Public Works is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary to accomplish the demolition of said structure
in accordance with the provisions of City Ordinance and Law,
the cost of which is to be borne by the owner or owners of the
said property in accordance with Section 15.52.180 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
f813-90 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources dated August 8, 1990, 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 a cash donation of $179.63 from Daly Drive -In No. 6
Company, the same to be deposited in and credited to Account
702-000-285-215 for use in the Youth Assistance Programs.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#814-90 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Section 23.01 (a)
of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council does hereby request
that the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and,
thereafter, submit a report and recommendation on the question
of whether or not the City -owned property located at the Northwest
corner of Ann Arbor Trail and Newburgh should be rezoned from
C-1 to R-1.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1,183rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City Of
Livonia was adjourned at 9:05 P.M., August 27, 1990.
Rob t F. Nash, City Clerk