HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1988-02-24 23961
tio MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY THIRD REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On February 24, 1988, 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 01 P M Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation Roll was
called with the following result Present Fernon P Feenstra, Laura Toy, Robert
R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale Jurcisin Absent Joan McCotter,
representing the City at the Chamber of Commerce First Citizen Award Dinner
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk, George
Weible, Assistant City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City
Engineer, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Administrative Services, David Preston, Finance
Director, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources and James McCann, Planning
ILCommission
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#149-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,122nd Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held February 10, 1988
are hereby approved
On a motion unanimously moved, seconded and adopted, it was
1150-88 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia wishes to commend and
congratulate a group of young ladies who are deserving of special
recognition as members of the Livonia-Y Hawks girls U-19 soccer
team, and
WHEREAS, the Hawks are the current M SYS A state
champions as well as champions of the Little Caesar' s Premier
League, and
WHEREAS, the Hawks are coached by Paul Dugan whose
teams have won five state and seven consecutive league
championships, and
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WHEREAS, as state champions the girls will represent
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Livonia, ds well as th8 State of Michigan, at the MidweSt Regional
Tournament to be held next July at Indianapolis, Indiana , and
WHEREAS, in their travels the girls have always
exemplified all that is good in today' s youth and have exhibited
not only their love for the game but good sportsmanship and
fair play,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council takes
this opportunity congratulate the Livonia-Y Hawks and Coach
Paul Dugan and add our best wishes for success as Livonia ' s
and the State of Michigan' s soccer representatives
A plaque of recognition and thanks was given to Marilyn Kazmer, former
Director of Legislative Affairs and now Director of Administrative Services, for
her many years of service in the Council Office
A communication from the Finance Director, dated February 16, 1988, re
Michigan Municipal Risk Management Authority Financial Reports was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
#151-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
YMCA Auction Co-Chairperson, dated January 25, 1988, wherein
a request is submitted for the use of the Civic Center Library
(auditorium) in November, 1988, for the purpose of conducting
the Y' s annual auction to raise funds for the "Invest in Youth
Campaign" and for a waiver of all fees and charges in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve and grant this request
#152-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated January 22, 1988,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Foster Flooring Corporation, 30681 Wixom Road, Wixom,
Michigan 48096, for installing resilient athletic surfacing
in the Police Department detoxification cells for the price
of $4,421 00, the same having been in fact the lowest and only
bid received and meets specifications
� 1153-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
1 , 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
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bid of U.S Standard Sign Company, Inc. , P 0 Box 4005, Toledo,
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Ohio 43609, for supplying the Public Service Division (Sign
Maintenance Section) with aluminum sign blanks at the unit prices
bid as shown in the attachment and for a total estimated price
in the amount of $6,889 00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications
1154-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated February 2, 1988, approved
for submission by the Director of Finance and the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the taking of competitive sealed
bids for the sale of the Fire Department' s five (5) rescue
vehicles, five (5) pumpers and one (1 ) heavy duty rescue vehicle,
such bidding to be done by two separate bids as detailed in
the aforesaid communication and in accordance with provisions
of law and City ordinance
1155-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated January 14, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the preparation of specifications and thereafter the taking
Of competitive bids for the purchase of an integrated breathing
air system as detailed in the aforesaid communication and in
accordance with provisions of law and City ordinance
L ����-�B �E�OLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
4, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of C E Pollard Company, 13575 Auburn, Detroit, Michigan
48223, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance
Section) with two (2) 5-7 yard dump bodies and hoists for a
total price of $7,898 00, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications
1157-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
5, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase from Berger Chevrolet, Inc 2525 28th Street, S E ,
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49508, of a 3/4 ton pickup truck for
a total price of $9,632 25, 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 8dditiundl reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication , and such action is
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3 O4.14O,D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the Council does hereby reject the competitive bids received
L with respect to this item in accordance with Section 3 04. 140 C
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended
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Nm. #158-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated February
9, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
adjusted bid of Jerry Bielfield Co , 8333 Michigan Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan 48210, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Road Maintenance Section) with two cabs and chassis - single
axle for a net price of $45,172 56, based on a total price of
$50,172 56 less trade-ins of $5,000 00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#159-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works and the Court
Administrator, dated February 9, 1988, approved by the District
Judges and the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, and the attached final estimate, dated February
3, 1088, the Council does hereby authorize final payment in
the amount of $4,327 00 to Cadillac Glass Company, 11801 Commerce,
Warren, Michigan 48089, which sum includes the full and complete
balance dues on a contract dated June 3, 1987, in the amount
of $20,325 00, the actual contract amount completed to date
being $24,652 00, in connection with the glass and framing system
replacement at the 16th District Court, it appearing from the
aforementioned report that all work under the said contract
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has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and for this purpose the aforesaid sum of
$4,327 00 is hereby transferred from accounts 101-141-976.000.000
and 113. 141-976 000.000
1160-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated January 19, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to Council Resolution 704-86, which
referred the matter of the proposed paving of Northland, St.
Martins and Bethany to the Engineering Department for the
preparation of a Special Assessment District, the Council does
hereby take this means to request that the Engineering Department
proceed with the preparation of the said Special Assessment
District, the Necessity of which should thereafter be considered
at a public hearing established for this purpose
#161-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated February 10, 1988, which indicates that
the proprietor of Livonia Executive Park Subdivision No. 1
/fOr0erly 3 I J L Subdivision) , situated in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 27 , 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 11 , 1980, wherein
said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision
L in its resolution 2-22-88, adopted on February 9, 1988, and
the Council having considered a report from the City Engineer
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dated February 9, 1988, recommending approval of the final plat
160. uf ��id �ubdiVi�iOn, thS pr�li�in�ry plat Of which w�� ��pr�vgd
by the Council in its resolution 219-87, adopted on March 11 ,
1987, said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval
by the City Planning Commission on June 17, 1986 in its resolution
6-164-86, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine
to grant its approval to the final plat of Livonia Executive
Park Subdivision No 1 (formerly S I J.L Subdivision) , located
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, 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
#162-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 4, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Item No 7 of Council Resolution 685-87,
adopted on August 10, 1987, so as to reduce the financial
assurances now on deposit with the City for general improvements
in the Carrington Estates Subdivision located in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 9 to $2,000 00 cash, and the financial assurances
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now on deposit with the City, if any, shall be reduced
accordingly, further, all other financial assurances now on
deposit with the City, including those for sidewalk improvements,
shall remain the same and unchanged
#163-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-15-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-9-3-9, submitted by James P Harms,
requesting the vacating of a 10 foot wide drainage easement
located on the West side of Fitzgerald, North of Seven Mile
Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, the Council does hereby
concur with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and does grant and approve the said Petition 87-9-3-9, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
#164-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-14-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-11-3-10, submitted by Gary L Walker,
requesting the vacating of a storm sewer easement located South
of Five Mile between Henry Ruff Road and Bainbridge Avenue in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does hereby concur
with the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and
NL does grant and approve the said Petition 87-11-3-10, and the
Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary
vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution
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L #165-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Comnission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-18-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to change
the designation of property located on the West side of Newburgh
Road, South of Seven Mile Road in the East 1/2 of Section 7
from recreation/open space to low-density residential , the Council
does hereby certify and acknowledge receipt of such action.
#166-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated
February 8, 1988, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor and wherein it is recommended that
the fee per plot for the community gardens at Greenmead be
increased from $7.50 per plot per garden season to $12,00 per
plot per garden season, the Council does hereby concur in and
approve of such action
#167-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Principal of the Livonia Career Center, dated February 1 ,
1988, wherein an offer to purchase certain City-owned property
is submitted as follows
11884 Camden, Livonia
(64 50' x 190' ) for $5,600
lim 11684 Cardwell , Livonia 4O` x l35' f0r l ,�OO
18439 Middlebelt, Livonia (75' x 148' for 7 ,000
18453 Middlebelt, Livonia 80' x 148' ) for 7,000
18469 Middlebelt, Livonia (80' x 148' ) for 7 ,000
$27,600
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Department of
Law for its report and recommendation
#168-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 5, 1988, approved by the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 11-88 and which submits documentation
for the lease concessions of Eddie Edgar Ice Arena, Devonaire
Ice Arena and Ford Field, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
rgcOmnendatiOn
#169-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated February 8,
1988 and submitted in connection with Council Resolution 75-88
with regard to the creation of a deposit and/or earnest money
requirement to be used in the sale of City-owned property, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Insurance
Committee for its report and recommendation
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1170-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
1~- in it� r�SVluti�n �l3-87, �dOptgd 0n July l , lQ87, �Od in
accordance with Section 3 08 140 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of January 12, 1988 an assessment roll for a proposed street
lighting improvement consisting of the installation of 100 watt
high pressure sodium lights on colonial post tops with underground
wiring in Prides Court Subdivision located in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 7 containing the special assessments to be assessed
and levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment
district heretofore established for the construction and operation
of the proposed improvement in said district as designated in
Council Resolution 613-87 ,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3.08 110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at 8 00 P M to review
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thS said 3pecial AsSg5sm2nt R0ll at which time and pldCe
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of March 30, 1988, the City Clerk is also direc ed to give notice
of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s office.
#171-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council
in its resolution 1170-86, adopted on December 6, 1986, and
in accordance with Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Assessor of the City of Livonia
has prepared, reported and certified to the Council under date
of January 28, 1988 an assessment roll for the proposed street
improvement of Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision, located
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, with 31 ' wide full-depth
asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate
Vn the streets next to the cOmfferciol property south 0f
5eYen Mile R0ad dnd 4 inche3 8f asphalt over the existing r0adway,
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20 ft to 22 ft wide (Alternate IV) over the balance of the
streets containing the special assessments to be assessed and
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levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district
Imo h�rgt�f0r� g�t�bliShed f�r th9 �VnstructiVn �Od ���rdtiVn �f
the proposed improvement in said district as designated in Council
Resolution 1170-86,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council , that it is hereby ordered to be filed in
the office of the City Clerk for public examination, that the
City Clerk be and hereby is directed to give notice as required
by the provisions of Section 3 08 110 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment roll has
been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia
will meet in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
Michigan, on Wednesday, March 30, 1988, at 8 00 P M. to review
the said Special Assessment Roll at which time and place
opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least
once in the official newspaper of the City of Livonia which
is published and circulated generally in and throughout the
said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date
of March 30, 1988, the City Clerk is also directed to give notice
of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
L mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the
most current assessment roll in the City Assessor' s office
#172-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated February 8, 1988, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 576-87,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement
of Antago, Seven Mile to Vassar, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans,
L specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
bv the City Engineer with the Ci1y Clerk und2r date of February
'8, 1988, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of
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Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday,
N& March 30, 1988 at 8 00 P Mas the date and time for a public
- hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia , Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3 08 070 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and
publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08 070
of said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS: None
Councilman Ochala took from the table and gave second reading
to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING APTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO.
� 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
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CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDlNANCE./ BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 87-9-1-33\
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS, None
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effective
on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11 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
87-10-1-36\
23970 II. 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 of the Council .
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING
ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS "TME CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3.
THERETO. (Petition 87-7-1-27)
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
lw. meeting of the Counril .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of the
City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of
an industrial development district encompassing land situated
in the City of Livonia and comprised of an area of 10 942 acres
lying in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 26, more particularly
described in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by
reference herein, which area is hereinafter referred to as "City
of Livonia Industrial Development District No 49" , and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Ternes Land Development Company, Division of Howard Ternes
Packaging Company, a Delaware Corporation, of the Council ' s
pending action on this resolution and of its right to a hearing
L on the establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 49, and
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irsWHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners, residents
and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing on the
establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No 49, and
WHEREAS, on February 1 , 1988 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
Development District No 49, at which time Ternes Land Development
Company, and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia
had an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both
written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this
City Council ) , and a representative of Hy-Tek Systems, Inc ,
attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of notice of
such hearing on behalf of the said corporation,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS
1 An Industrial Development District is hereby established,
such district to consist of the area eescribed above
2 Such Industrial Development District is hereby designated
as the "City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No 49 "
EXHIBIT A
PLYMOUTH ROAD INDUSTRIAL SUB WHICH IS PART OF THE SOUTHWEST
1/4 OF SECTION 26, TOWN 1 SOUTH, RANGE 9 EAST, LIBER 96, PAGE
6, 7, & 8, WAYNE COUNTY RECORDER, LOT 7 10 942 ACRES.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bishop, Feenstra
NAYS. Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy
The President declared the resolution denied
The Chair directed that this item, again, be referred to the next regular meeting
for a full complement of the Council
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#173-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated January 19, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant
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Ibmto Council Resolution 692-87 in connection with an offer of
$15,000 00, submitted on behalf of Jerry and Sharon Knoppow
for the purchase of certain City-owned property located at the
rear of 33919 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a revised site plan,
dated February 16, 1988, submitted by Michael Boggio Associates
in connection with Petition 87-5-2-16, which petition was approved
in Council Resolution 679-87, granting waiver use approval to
Imi construct a retail shopping plaza on the south side of Five
Mile between Bainbridge and Spanich Court in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 23, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to
substitute, in lieu of the foregoing resolution, a resolution
which would approve the building configuration of the East end
of the site plan and refer the elevation of the East end to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to substitute with the following result
AYES: Jurcisin, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS. Ochala, Toy
The President declared the motion to substitute adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
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L #174-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a revised site plan,
dated February 16, 1988, submitted by Michael Boggio Associates
in connection with Petition 87-5-2-16, which petition was approved
in Council Resolution 679-87, granting waiver use approval to
construct a retail shopping plaza on the south side of Five
Mile between Bainbridge and Spanich Court in the Northwest 1/4
Of Section 23, the Council does hereby approve the building
configuration of the East end of the site plan and refer the
elevation of the East end to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Jurcisin, Bishop, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Ochala, Toy
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
Land unanimously adopted, it was
#175-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated February 8, 1988, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Michael Siggia,
38121 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance
with the provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section
18 46 of Ordinance No 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning
Ordinance, the Council does approve of the proposed Division
of Tax Item No 46 090 99 0026 000 intc two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows
PARCEL 1
The North 66 00 feet of the East 270 00 feet of the West 330 00
feet of the South 132.00 feet of the North 985 00 feet of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, T 1 S , R 9E , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan Containing 0 41 acre Subject to
easements of record
PARCEL 2
The South 66 00 feet of the East 270 00 feet of the West 330 00
feet of the South 132 00 feet of the North 985 00 feet of the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 23, T l S , R 9 E , City of Livonia,
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Wayne C0uOty, MiChiganea3ements Of recOrdC0ntdining 0 4l acrg 5ub 'e[t tV
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shVwn on the map attachgd t0 the afnresaid cVnnnunication
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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 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#176-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated December 22, 1987,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
February 8, 1988, in connection therewith, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from General Mills Restaurants,
Inc, , for transfer of ownership of a 1987 Class C licensed
business from Mike Kelly' s Landing of Livonia, Inc , which
business is located at 14000 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission
LOn a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
1177-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 5, 1988,
approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to providing
a water service extension to the Glen Eden Cemetery, the Council
does hereby request and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute an agreement
for a ten (10) foot wide private easement across City-owned
property located in the Southeast 1/4 and the Northeast 1/4
of Section 5, which would enable the Glen Eden Lutheran Church,
an Ecclesiastic Corporation, 35875 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, to install and maintain a private three (3)
inch water service across the following described City-owned
property:
The North 10 feet of the East 1100 feet of the following parcel
of land
The S E. 1/4 of Section 5, T lS ,R 9E , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the South 396 feet of the East 247 5 feet
of the West 412 50 feet thereof, also except the South 716 feet
� of the East 247 5 feet of the West 1/2 of the West 1/2 of said
S E. 1/4 of Section 5.
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and
--- The West 10 feet of the East 1100 feet of the following parcel
of land
That part of the N E 1/4 of Section 5, T lS ,R 9E , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning at the
East 1/4 corner of said Section 5, proceeding thence Due West
along the East and West 1/4 section line of said Section 5,
1569 94 feet, thence N 45 degrees E. , 14 14 feet thence due
East, 1559 94 feet to the East line of said Section 5, thence
due South along said East line, 10 0 feet to the point of
beginning
and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an
appropriate document of conveyance in order to fulfill the purpose
of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#178-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-11-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-11-2-56, submitted by Michael Cardasis,
requesting waiver use approval to provide seating within an
existing carry-out restaurant located within the Daniel Shopping
Plaza on the Southeast corner of Plymouth and Levan in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, which property is zoned C-2, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 87-11-2-56 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission, that customer seating shall be limited
to 45 seats
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
LMAY5 Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
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it was
#179-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-12-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-12-2-57, submitted by Ken Bryant,
requesting waiver use approval to expand an existing
restaurant located on the South side of Seven Mile Road, East
of Middlebelt in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, which property
is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-12-2-57
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same condition as set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES* Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#180-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 1 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 1-13-88, adopted on January 26, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-12-2-58, submitted by Schostak Brothers
& Company, requesting waiver use approval to establish a
restaurant within the Wonderland Mall Shopping Center, located
at the Southwest corner of Plymouth and Middlebelt Roads in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by
the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-12-2-58 is hereby
approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
condition as set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Jurcisin, Toy, Bishop, Taylor
NAYS Ochala, Feenstra
ifte The President declared the resolution adopted
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lowOn a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1181-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 5, 1988, approved by the
City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way located
in Section 31 , owned by Helen Potter, which land is more
particularly described as follows
Lots 2 and 3, Horton's Newburgh Subdivision, as recorded in
Liber 37 of Plats, Page 67, Wayne County Records (37410 37414
Ann Arbor Trail , Livonia, Michigan - Tax Item Nos
46-121-02-0002-001 & 46-121-02-0002-002)
subject to the following conditions
1 that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $36,500 00,
2 that the City of Livonia shall pay Charles W Allen,
Jr the sum of $400 00 for the appraisal of this property,
1610 3 that the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost of title
work in the sum of $250 00, and
4 that the City' s portion of the prorated City, County,
County Drain, School and Community College taxes shall
be in a sum not to exceed $1150 00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $38,300 00
is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the
7.9 Million Dollar General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue for the acquisition of the said right-of-way, and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#182-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 1 , 1988,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits final cost
information in connection with Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision
(S A D 288) , the Council does hereby determine as follows
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a To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth in
the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 288, the revised
assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $9 24
p f f rather than $11 60 p f f ,
b To establish the final project cost at $303,429 91 ,
of this total , $221 ,411 36 is to be charged to the special
assessment district and $82,018 55 is to be assumed
by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
c To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by homeowners
within the assessment district, and
d To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $303,429 91
from the $7 9 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($221 ,411 36) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
(M V H F ) receipts ($82,018 55)
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#183-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 1 , 1988,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits final cost
information in connection with Curtis Avenue, West of Merriman
(S A D 292) , the Council does hereby determine as follows
a To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth in
the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 292, the revised
assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $8 29
p f f rather than $11 00 p f f ,
b To establish the final project cost at $25,084 93, of
this total , $21 ,511 11 is to be charged to the special
assessment district and $3,573 82 is to be assumed by
the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
c To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
Imp the cost of additional work requested by homeowners
within the assessment district, and
d To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $25,084 93
from the $7 9 million General Obligation Road Improvement
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Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
Lreimbur5ed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue /$21 ,511 11 )
and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (M.V.H.F. )
receipts /$3,573.82\.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1184-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 1 , 1988,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits final cost
information in connection with Myrna, Hubbard to Loveland (S.A D
287) , the Council does hereby determine as follows
a. To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth in
the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 287, the revised
assessments to be based upon an assessment rate of $8 31
p f.f. rather than $8 90 p f f ,
b. To establish the final project cost at $27,222 57, of
this total , $23,223.36 is to be charged to the special
� assessment district and $3,999 21 is to be assumed by
the City' s
s M8tOr Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
C To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by homeowners
within the assessment district, and
d. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $27 ,222 57
from the $7 9 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue ($23,223 36)
and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (M V.H.F )
receipts ($3,999 21)
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1185-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources , dated February 11 , 1988,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does for and on behalf of the City
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of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of $2,000 00
from the Livonia Anniversary Committee, Inc , the purpose of
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Iwowhich is to provide additional funding for the Youth Assistance
Program, further, the Council does hereby appropriate $2,000. 00
to be added to Account No 702-000-285-215 in order to fulfill
the purpose of this donation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1186-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 16, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described
as
Quit Claim Deed dated January 19, 1988, executed by Richard
Gallagher and Gladys Gallagher, his wife, and Jose Evangelista
and Stella Evangelista, his wife, for
Beginning at the Southeast corner of Lot 116 of Alden
Village Subdivision (L. 66, P. 78) and proceeding thence
S. 70°46' 31" East 20 55 feet, thence S 88°20'40" East
Iwo 175 feet; thence along a curve to the left radius 145
feet; central angle 36°19'24" an arc distance of 91 .92
feet and whose chord bears N 73°29' 39" East 90.39 feet,
thence along a curve to the right radius 66 feet , and
central angle 287°21 ' 11" an arc distance of 291 028 feet ,
thence along a curve to the left radius 145 00 feet;
central angle 36°19'24" an arc distance of 91 .92 feet
and whose chord bears N 70°10'58" West 90 39 feet,
thence N. 88°20'40" West 175 00 feet, thence S 87°12'35"
West 32.97 feet, thence N 15°03' 10" East 60. 18 feet to
the Point of Beginning. (Capitol Road Right-of-Way)
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to have the same recorded in the office of the Register
of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental
to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said street is a public street
and is for public street purposes, and
FURTHER, that said street is accepted into the City Local Street
System
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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lbw 0187-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
February 16, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance two Grants of Easement, more particularly
described as
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated January 19, 1988, executed
by Richard Gallagher and Gladys Gallagher, his wife,
and Jose Evangelista and Stella Evangelista, his wife,
for:
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, T 1S ,R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as beginning
at a point distant S 15°03' 10" West 243 92 feet and S
88°20'40" East 376 09 feet and N. 0] °39'20" East , 140.08
feet and along a curve to the left , radius 66 00 feet ,
central angle 50°55'27 .5". An arc distance of 58.658 feet
and whose chord bears N 64°32' 16" East , a distance of
56. 745 feet, from the Southeast corner of Lot 116, Alden
Village Subdivision, Liber 66, Page 78, Wayne County
Records to the point of beginning of the 12 foot wide
storm easement and proceeding thence 13.869 feet along a
curve to the left radius 66 feet, central angle 12°2'24"
and a chord of 13.844 feet, thence N 88°20'40" East, 17.53
feet, thence S 1°39'20" West 12 feet, thence N. 88°20'40"
imm West 24 47 feet to the point of ending of the easement.
(2) Grant of Easement dated January 19, 1988, executed
by Richard Gallagher and Gladys Gallagher, his wife,
and Jose Evangelista and Stella Evangelista, his wife,
for
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 28, T 1S ,R.9E , City
of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan described as beginning at
a point distant S. 15°03' 10" West 60. 18 feet from the South-
east corner of Lot 116, Alden Village Subdivision, Liber 66,
Page 78, Wayne County Records, and proceeding thence; N.
87°12'35" East 32 97 feet ; thence S. 88°20'40" East 175.00
feet , thence 59 40 feet along a curve to the right radius
145.00 feet central angle 23°28'24" thence N 88°20'40" West
232. 75 feet, thence S 87°12'35" West 36 20 feet on and
across Lot No. 117, Alden Village Subdivision, thence N
74°56'50" West 103 feet , thence N 15°03' 10" East 12 feet ;
thence along a curve to the left radius 1335 54 feet ; central
angle 4°17 ' 39" an arc distance of 100 09 feet and whose chord
bears S. 77°5'40" East 100.07 feet to the point of ending of
the easement .
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grants of Easement and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to have the same recorded in the office of
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the Register of Deeds and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1188-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 2, 1988, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 399-87, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated May 28, 1987, executed by Richard C. Weir
and Pamela A. Weir, his wife, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of
Michigan, to wit
Lot 735, Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 12, as recorded in Liber
66, Page 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby determine, for and in behalf of the
City of Livonia to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
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necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution,
further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this
property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as
City-owned and tax exempt
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#189-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 5, 1988, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 39-88, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated February 3, 1987 , executed by Ghattas
I Shatara and Suad Shatara, his wife, conveying to the City
certain property described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State of
Michigan, to wit
The West 27 feet of the following parcel of land
Lot 741 , Supervisor' s Livonia Plat No 12, of part of Section
32, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now City of
Livonia) , Wayne County, Michigan, recorded in Liber 66, Page
0L- 65 of Plats, Wayne County Records (Newburgh Road right-of-way)
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the Council does hereby determine, for and in behalf of the
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City of Livonia to accept the aforesaid warranty deed and the
City Clerk is hereby requested to have the same recorded with
the Wayne County Register of Deeds and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution,
further, the City Assessor is hereby requested to have this
property removed from the tax rolls and to show the same as
City-owned and tax exempt
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#190-88 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 Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#191-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated February
17, 1988, with regard to 1974 P A 198, the Council does hereby
request a recommendation from the Mayor as well as a report
from the City Assessor of the taxing impact on the community
for each 1974 P A 198 petition at the time of the first public
hearing, and further, the Council requests the Planning Department
and the Livonia Chamber of Commerce to submit a report on the
economic impact that the approval of tax abatements have had
On the industrial and commercial community of Liv0nia.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#192-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated February 19, 1988, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize $362 62 for
the payment of the 1987 Summer tax on 9700 Newburgh (Tax Parcel
126-01-0735-000\ to be expended from the 7 9 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issues
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161 On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,123rd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8.40 P M , February 24, 1988
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
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