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this MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 6, 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 8:05 P.M. Councilman Bishop delivered the invocation. Roll was called
with the following results Present: Fernon P. Feenstra, Laura Toy, Robert R. Bishop,
Joan McCotter, Gerald Taylor, Ron Ochala and Dale Jurcisin. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present Patricia Miencier, Deputy City
Clerk, Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, John Nagy, Planning Director, Raul Galindo,
City Engineer, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Administrative Services, David Preston,
Finance Director, John Fegan, Director of Building Inspection; Robert Beckley,
Director of Public Works, Karen Szymula, Director of Legislative Affairs, Suzanne
LWisler, Director of Community Resources, Suzanne Daniel , Historical Commission and
Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1284-88 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,125th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 23, 1988 are
hereby approved.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1285-88 Resolved, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian, dated March 18, 1988, which transmits
resolution 2-88 adopted by the Library Commission on February
29, 1988 re the annual availability of a three year projection
of estimated revenues and expenditures for the maintenance and
operation of a modern, full service public library system, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Mayor for his report
im. and recommendation.
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A communication from the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1988, re
various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending February
'9, 1988 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from Plante & Moran, dated January 15, 1988, re• District
Court Funds of District No 16 Financial Report for the year ended November 30,
1987 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from Plante & Moran, dated February 11 , 1988, re Economic
Development Corporation Financial Report for the year ended November 30, 1987 was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#286-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Gregory
and Audrey St Aubin, 15537 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
dated March 14, 1988 wherein they have requested the installation
of sidewalks on Hubbard between Five and Six Mile Roads, the
Council does hereby refer this item to the Engineering Department
for its report and recommendation.
#287-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission, dated March 3, 1988, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the preparation of
specifications and thereafter the taking of competitive bids
for the completion of the Shaw Kitchen, certain structural work,
construction of a Michigan cellar entrance and restoration of
window trim for the Shaw House in accordance with provisions
of law and City Ordinance
#288-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 19, 1988,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
March 22, 1988, with regard to a request from Ground Round,
Inc. , for transfer of ownership of 1987 Class C licensed business
with dance permit (without dressing rooms) , from Saga Restaurants,
Inc. , for a business located at 17050 Laurel Park, Livonia,
MI , Wayne County, the Council does hereby refer this item to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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#289-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 11 , 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 Sound Engineering, Inc. , 12933 Farmington Road,
Livonia, MI 48150, for expanding and improving the existing
intercom system for the detention area of the Police Headquarters
Building, for a total price of $6,171 .64, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#290-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March
21 , 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Wilkie Turf Equipment Division, Inc. , 1050 Opdyke Road,
Pontiac, Michigan 48056, for supplying the Public Service Division
(Park Maintenance Section) with a 70" 3-reel riding turf mower
for a total price of $4,310 00 the same having been in fact
the lowest bid received and meets all specifications
#291-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March
21 , 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the
bid of Commercial Lawnmower, Inc. , 34955 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
ibm Michigan 48150, for supplying the Public Service Division (Park
Maintenance Section) with three (3) self-propelled riding rotary
mowers for a net price of $14,997 00, based on a total price
of $15,897.00 less trade-ins of $900.00, the same having been
in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications,
and the bids of W F. Miller Company and Ideal Mower Sales,
Inc. are hereby rejected since they do not meet specifications
as indicated in the attachment
#292-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 23, 1988, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution 2796 3/88, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc. ,
15553 Beech Daly, Redford, Michigan 48239, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with topsoil
at the unit price bid of $6 25 per yard delivered and $5.50
per yard for pickup, the same having been in fact the lowest
bid received and meets all specifications, further, in the event
the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the material ,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Wolverine Contractors,
Inc. , P.0 Box 26 - L V , Lathrup Village, Michigan 48076, as
an alternate to supply the Public Service Division (Water
Maintenance Section) with topsoil at the unit price bid of $6.73
per yard delivered and $5 63 per yard for pickup, the same having
Lit been in fact the second lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
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Iwo 1293-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 23, 1988, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor
and which transmits its resolution 2795 3/88, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Blue Grass Lawn Supplies, 10650 W
Seven Mile Road, Northville, Michigan 48167, for supplying the
Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with blue
grass sod at the unit price bid of $1 00 per yard delivered
and $.80 per yard for pickup, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets all specifications, further, in
the event the aforesaid low bidder is unable to furnish the
material , the Council does hereby accept the bid of Peltz Sodding
Inc. , 34111 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, as an
alternate to supply the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance
Section) with blue grass sod at the unit price bid of $1 .20
per yard delivered and $1 .10 per yard for pickup, the same having
been in fact the second lowest bid received and meets all
specifications
#294-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 23, 1988, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
and which transmits its resolution 2797 3/88, the Council does
hereby authorize an extension of the current agreement with
Pitometer Associates, 2 North Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois
60606, to perform testing and repairing of large commercial
water meters at the unit prices bid in their letter of April
13, 1987, for all meter sizes requested for the period through
December 31 , 1988, and for a price not to exceed $15,375.00,
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding in accordance with provisions set forth
in Section 3.04.140D5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
1295-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March
14, 1988, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept unit
price bid of Vander Veen Landscape Co. , 303 Orchard Lane, P.O.
Box 164, Mason, Michigan 48854, for completing all work required
in connection with the City' s 1988 Street Tree Planting Program
for the estimated total cost of $30,707.50, based upon the Public
Service Division' s estimate of units involved and subject to
a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in work as it becomes
IN. necessary, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of Livonia
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
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lbw #296-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Clerk in connection with a letter
from McIntyre' s Mini-Computer Sales Group Inc. , 575 E. Big Beaver
Road, P O. Box 516, Troy, MI 48099, dated March 23, 1988, wherein
an offer is submitted to purchase a CS/40 Mini-Computer, certain
cabling, disk packs and documentation as detailed in the aforesaid
communication, from the Office of the City Clerk for a total
purchase price of $300.00 cash, the Council does for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia accept this offer in the manner
and form herein submitted.
#297-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 29, 1988 from Fred J Armour 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 March 22, 1988 by the City Planning Commission in its
resolution 3-46-88 with regard to Petition 88-2-2-4 submitted
by Fred J Armour, requesting approval for outdoor storage
of contractor' s equipment on property located on the Southwest
corner of Eight Mile Road and Hugh Avenue in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 2, the Council does hereby designate Monday, May
9, 1988 at 7.30 p.m. as the date and time for conducting a public
hearing with regard to this matter, such hearing to be held
at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary
in order to give proper notice in writing, as well as by the
publication of a notice in the City' s official newspaper of
such hearing and the date and place thereof, in compliance with
the requirements set forth in Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result
AYES. Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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Iwo #298-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Water, Drainage, Sewage and Waste Disposal
Study Committee, dated March 14, 1988, with regard to a proposal
submitted by the Mayor, dated February 24, 1988, recommending
a revision of landfill user fees, and also having considered
the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works,
dated April 5, 1988 and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby approve and establish the following
landfill user fees
Automobile or station wagon $ 3.00
Passenger Van (no seats removed) 5.00
Pickup Truck, Cargo Van or Trailer (8 ft or under) 16 00
Trailer exceeding 8 ft $16.00 + $3.00 ft for
each foot over 8 ft.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March 23,
1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 135-88 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated December 15, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 12-276-87
adopted on December 8, 1987, with regard to Petition 87-11-2-55
160 submitted by Northridge Commons Associates requesting waiver
use approval to construct a shopping center on the south side
of Eight Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 26, which property is zoned C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on February 1 , 1988, pursuant to Council Resolution
1200-87, the Council does hereby reject the recommendation of
the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-11-2-55 is hereby
approved and granted
The motion failed for lack of support
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#299-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated March
23, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 135-88
in connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated December 15, 1987, which sets forth its
resolution 12-276-87 adopted on December 8, 1987, with regard
to Petition 87-11-2-55 submitted by Northridge Commons
Associates requesting waiver use approval to construct a
Iryshopping center on the south side of Eight Mile Road between
Farmington and Gill Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
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26, which property is zoned C-2, and the Council having conducted
iip a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 1 ,
1988, pursuant to Council Resolution 1200-87, the Council
does hereby reject the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and Petition 87-11-2-55 is hereby approved and
granted, such approval to be based upon the condition that
the proposed ground sign shall have a maximum height of not
more than sixteen (16) feet
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#300-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
March 28, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions
1194-87 and 169-88 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 determine to
establish a policy governing the sale of City-owned land as
follows
1 . Upon request of an adjacent property owner, an appraisal
is to be obtained which would be paid for by the
prospective buyer
2. Land which isro osed to
p p be sold to the highest bidder
will require the posting of a "For Sale" sign on such
property for a period of at least 30 days prior to the
taking of bids, the preparation of an appraisal , the
cost of which is to be included in the successful bidder' s
purchase price, and all bids shall be accompanied by
a deposit in the form of a money order or certified
check which is equal to five percent of the bid price
or $500 00, whichever is greater, and in the event of
default, the deposit is subject to forfeiture as
liquidated damages
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#301-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance and Insurance Committee dated
March 28, 1988, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions
1194-87 and 169-88 with regard to the creation of a deposit
and/or earnest money requirement to be used in the sale of
City-owned vehicles, the Council does hereby determine to
establish a policy governing the sale of City-owned vehicles,
including but not limited to motor vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds,
motor homes, tractors, etc , as follows
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When such vehicles are sold on a competitive bid basis, all
bids shall be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a certified
check or money order equal to the bid price, not to exceed $1 ,000,
and in the event of default, the deposit is subject to forfeiture
as liquidated damages
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition
87-11-3-10)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result•
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilwoman McCotter took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 87-9-3-
9)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra.
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 TITLE 8, CHAPTER 52
Law (FIREWORKS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 021 THERETO
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LiA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
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 AMENDING CHAPTER 08 (ELECTRICAL
CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS None
lbw The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#302-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer, dated April 6, 1988, regarding the replacement
of sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the parcels of property
and assessments included herein by reference, which work was
done pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 511-87 and 901-87 and
in accordance with the provisions of Section 12 04 340 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4 and the City
Treasurer having thereafter sent a statement of charges by first
class mail to the owners of property to be assessed wherein
notice of the meeting by the City Council on this date was given
and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of such
notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does
hereby pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08.150 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this
resolution wherein a special assessment is placed upon such
property for said charges, further, the Council does hereby
Ls authorize installment payments in the number of three (3)
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installments at 8% interest where assessments exceed $400.00
and the property owner has requested such installments, further,
the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer shall
give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons
chargeable therewith, such notice to be sent by first class
mail to the last known address of such persons as shown on the
most current assessment roll of the City, and where payments
herein authorized are not made within the specified time this
fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor
who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10%
of such amounts against the persons or real property chargeable
therewith on the next general tax roll , and the City Clerk and
City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended to
permit five installments where assessments exceed $400 with
respect to sidewalk repairs which were made on properties on
Wayne Road, between Six and Seven Mile Roads only, and which
would also delete from the foregoing the assessment with respect
to Parcel 032-99-0006-000 (Robert N Matzo) which will be referred
to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the amending resolution with the following result
AYES. Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy
NAYS. Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
The President declared the amendment denied
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended
to authorize five installments where assessments exceed $400
for sidewalk repairs made on properties located on Wayne Road,
between Six and Seven Mile Roads only
A roll call vote was taken on the amending resolution with the following result
AYES• Taylor, Feenstra
iimNAYS• Bishop, McCotter, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy.
The President declared the amendment denied
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L \ roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS^ Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1303-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby refer to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation the
question of whether or not relief should be afforded with respect
to special assessments for sideyard sidewalk improvements.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy,
NAYS Feenstra,
ihm The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#304-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Historical Commission, dated March 3, 1988, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor,
wherein it is recommended that adult admission for Greenmead
buildings be increased from $1 .00 to $2 00 and that there be
OO charge for admission for children under the age of 16, the
Council does hereby reject and deny such action
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 16, 1988
and February 19, 1988, and the report and recommendation of
the Chief of Police, dated March 11 , 1988, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby determine as follows
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low
1 To reject and deny the request for transfer of all stock
interest in Saga Enterprises, Inc , a California
Corporation, from Saga Corporation (old) to Saga
Corporation (new) , in 1987 Class C License with Dance
Permit, and Entertainment Permit (without Dressing Rooms),
located at 17050 Laurel Park Drive South, Livonia,
Michigan 48154 (Step I) , and
2 To reject and deny the request for transfer of 1987
Class C License with Dance Permit, and Entertainment
Permit (without Dressing Rooms), located at 17050 Laurel
Park Drive South, Livonia, Michigan 48154, from Saga
Enterprises, Inc to Saga Restaurants, Inc (Step II) ,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a certified
copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commisison
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#305-88 RESOLVED, that having considered letters from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated February 16, 1988 and February
tiff 19, 1988, and the report and recommendation of the Chief of
Police, dated March 11 , 1988, in connection with the following
1 Transfer of all stock interest in Saga Enterprises,
Inc. , a California Corporation, from Saga Corporation
(old) to Saga Corporation (new), in 1987 Class C License
with Dance Permit, and Entertainment Permit (without
Dressing Rooms) , located at 17050 Laurel Park Drive
South, Livonia, Michigan 48154 (Step I ) , and
2 Transfer of 1987 Class C License with Dance Permit,
and Entertainment Permit (without Dressing Rooms) , located
at 17050 Laurel Park Drive South, Livonia, Michigan
48154, from Saga Enterprises, Inc. to Saga Restaurants,
Inc (Step II) ,
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 referral resolution with the following result
AYES•Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy
NAYS Feenstra.
ihre The President declared the resolution to refer adopted.
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
Li it was
#306-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Personnel Director, dated March 11 , 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted
by the Civil Service Commission on February 18, 1988, wherein
the Commission did recommend removal of the classification
of Executive Assistant to the Mayor from the classified service,
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Personnel Director, dated March 11 , 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on February 18, 1988,
wherein the Commission did recommend removal of the
classification of Executive Assistant to the Mayor from the
classified service, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
LA roll call vote was taken on the referral resolution with the following result.
AYES Ochala, Jurcisin.
NAYS' Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Toy, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to refer denied.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result
AYES' Bishop, Taylor, Toy, Feenstra.
NAYS. McCotter, Ochala, Jurcisin
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Finance Director, dated March 25, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to bids received for the
proposed purchase of certain City-owned property located at
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the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Henry Ruff, City
ibmof Livonia, the legal description of which is as follows
Lot 100, B E Taylors Green Acres
T1S, R9E, Liber 69, Page 75, Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby authorize the sale of this property
to Leo R. Burton, 11791 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
from the City of Livonia for the price of $9,150 00 cash, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the deduction of title work
with regard to the aforesaid transaction from the purchase price
herein authorized, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby
authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a quit claim deed and such other documents as may be necessary
or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution, and
the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place
in proper form such legal documents as may be necessary to
consummate this transaction
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy
lbw The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#307-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Finance Director, dated March 25, 1988, approved for
submission by the Mayor, with respect to bids received for the
proposed purchase of certain City-owned property located at
the Southeast corner of Five Mile Road and Henry Ruff, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Department of Law for the
purpose of obtaining an expert real estate appraisal for a cost
not to exceed $400 00, the same to be appropriated and expended
from Account No 101-267-972-001 , thereafter, the Department
of Law is hereby requested to submit its report and recommendation
with respect to the bids submitted herein
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#308-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 4, 1988, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, regarding the installation
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of entrance markers within public rights-of-way on the Golfview
Drive boulevard area in the Rennolds' Ravines Subdivision, the
Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
an agreement, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, with
the Rennolds' Ravines Civic Association, which agreement shall
be prepared by the Department of Law, pursuant to which the
City authorizes the Rennolds' Ravines Civic Association to use
necessary portions of the aforesaid right-of-way in order to
install , preserve and maintain the said entrance markers, as
well as any subsequent entrance markers that may be installed
in the said subdivision subject to the approval of the Inspection
Department and inclusion of a hold harmless provision in the
agreement authorized herein
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopteu,
#309-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated March 16, 1988, which indicates that the
proprietor of Pine Creek Subdivision, situated in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 9, has delivered final true plats to the City
Clerk and requested that said plat be presented to Council for
final approval , and the Council having received a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated March 10, 1988, wherein
16* said Commission approves the final plat for the said subdivision
in its resolution 3-38-88, adopted on March 8, 1988, and the
Council having considered a report from the City Engineer dated
March 2, 1988 recommending approval of the final plat of said
subdivision, the preliminary plat of which was approved by the
Council in its resolution 997-87, adopted on October 12, 1987,
said preliminary plat having been recommended for approval by
the City Planning Commission on April 21 , 1987 in its resolution
4-88-87, NOW, THEREFORE, the Council does hereby determine to
grant its approval to the final plat of Pine Creek Subdivision,
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 9, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by the proprietor thereof,
which proprietor is also hereby required to do all things
necessary to obtain full compliance with the Subdivision Control
Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and the ordinances of the
City of Livonia, and further, the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
#310-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
lim and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
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No 303 for the proposed improvement of Seven Mile Super Highway
INN Subdivision in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, with a 31 ' wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters
(Alternate II ) on the streets next to the commercial property
south of Seven Mile Road and on Stamford and 4 inches of asphalt
over the existing roadway, 20 ft to 22 ft. wide (Alternate
IV, over the balance of the streets, in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been
held thereon on Wednesday, March 30, 1988 at 8 00 P M. at the
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied in the special assessment roll prepared by
the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost
of street improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No. 303, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT
(1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated January 28, 1988, in the amount of $284,351 50,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to
be derived by construction of improvements proposed
in said district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 303 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten
(10) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight (8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid
balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation.
Said interest shall be payable on each installment
due date, provided, however, that after the issuance
of bonds in anticipation of the collection of the
unpaid assessments on the said special assessment
roll , said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a
rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate
of interest borne by said bonds In such cases where
the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00)
the number of installments shall be reduced so that
each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars
($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall
be due and payable December 1 , 1989 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
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(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3 08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190. Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1989 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1989
City tax roll in the manner required by Section 3.08.210
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, together
with interest upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1988, and thereafter one (1 ) installment shall
be spread upon each annual tax roll together with
one (1 ) year' s interest upon all unpaid installments,
provided, however, that when any annual installment
shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in
Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period
iftw as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
3.08 220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for all unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay fifteen
(15) per cent of the paving costs ($50,479 32) and
100% of the drainage costs ($137,127 30) and $1 ,698 00
for 141 5 ft of City-owned property for a total
estimated cost of $137,127 30.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended to
eliminate the proposed improvement with respect to Stamford
Street.
A roll call vote was taken on the amending resolution with the following result
AYES Bishop, McCotter
NAYS• Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution to amend denied.
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101 A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS. Bishop, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
it was
1311-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the necessity for providing additional signage to
control traffic in the Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision
upon completion of the proposed street improvement as set forth
in Special Assessment Roll No 303
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop, McCotter
160 The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1312-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 16, 1988,
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of South Hill Construction Co. ,
51490 Pontiac Trail , Wixom, Michigan 48096, for the Seven
Mile Super Highway Subdivision paving improvement for the
estimated total cost of $370,018 60, based upon the Engineering
Department's estimate of units involved, and subject to a
final payment based upon actual units completed in accordance
with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost
and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item, further, the Council does hereby appropriate
a sum not to exceed $370,018 60 from the $7 9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision
that (1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of
the project which is to be financed by special assessment
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1601 at such time as funds are available from a future special
assessment bond issue and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed
for the City' s portion of the project at such time as funds
may be available from the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
Bond Issue, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in work as completed, and the Mayor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid
bidder and to do all things necessary or incidental to the
full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#313-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 3, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, wherein certain revisions are
recommended in connection with the improvement of Hubbard,
Mayfield, Shadyside, Norfolk and Pembroke, in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 3, pursuant to S A D 273, the Council does hereby
determine as follows
a. Reduce the assessment of Lot 40a, 41a, 42a, Folker' s
Farmington Acres (Sidwell No 010-01-0072-000) by $493.63,
b. Increase the assessment of Lot 72, Folker' s Farmington
Acres (Sidwell No 010-01-0072-000) by $493 63,
c. Reduce the assessment of Lot 91 , Folker' s Farmington
Acres (Sidwell No. 010-01-0091-000) by $165.47,
d. Increase the City' s participation in the S A.D. by
$165 47, the said amount to come from the Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund Local Road Account, and
e Authorize the City Assessor and the City Treasurer to
amend the assessments levied against the above parcels
to reflect the changes indicated above
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#314-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
lbw for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the 1987 Section 1 , 10 and 12 S A.D.
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Street Paving program (Contract 87-A) , the Council does hereby
authorize an increase in the contract with the South Hill
Construction Company from $794,226 52 to $833,374 98 and
appropriate an additional $39,148.46 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provision that
(1 ) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project
which is to be financed by special assessments at such time
as funds are available from a future special assessment bond
issue and (2) the Bond Issue be reimbursed for the City' s portion
of the project from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#315-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated March 3, 1988, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor,
and is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 352-87, with
respect to the proposed extension of 900' of paving and utilities
along Industrial Road in the North 1/2 of Section 27 and the
extension of Hubbard Road to South of Schoolcraft Road, as part
of a special assessment district, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
Ls, report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#316-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated February 25, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 2-35-88 adopted on February 23, 1988,
with regard to Petition 88-2-8-4, submitted by Stamford Plaza
Partnership, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct a retail complex on the South side of
Seven Mile Road between Farmington and Gill Roads in Section
9, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
88-2-8-4 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
it was
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#317-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 10, 1988, which
t-- transmits its resolution 3-40-88 adopted on March 8, 1988, with
regard to Petition 88-2-8-5, submitted by John T. Campo &
Associates, requesting site plan approval in connection with
a proposal to construct an addition to the Holiday Inn on the
West side of N Laurel Park Drive between Six Mile and 1-275
in Section 7, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, 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: McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#318-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 11 , 1988, which
transmits its resolution 3-42-88, adopted on March 8, 1988,
with regard to a Sign Permit Application, submitted by Monte
Rosenberger on behalf of Host La-Jolla, Inc. for one ground
sign and two wall signs for the Marriott Hotel located at 17100
N. Laurel Park Drive in Section 7, the Council does hereby concur
in part and reject in part the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and the Council does hereby approve the two wall
signs and reject and deny the proposed ground sign, the action
herein being made subject to compliance with the applicable
conditions in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy,
NAYS: Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
��» t was
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#319-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 28, 1988, which
transmits its resolution 4-49-88, adopted on March 22, 1988,
with regard to Petition 87-3-2-7, submitted by Rotary Club
requesting waiver use approval to operate a carnival within
the Sheldon Shopping Center located on the south side of Plymouth
Road, east of Farmington Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
34, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
88-3-2-7 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be
based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission, further, the Council
does hereby waive all fees which the City would otherwise require
with respect to this activity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy, Feenstra
NAYS Bishop, McCotter
The President declared the resolution adopted
lbw On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#320-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 132-88, this City Council
adopted a Notice of Intent Resolution with respect to not to
exceed $10,000,000 in Wastewater System Revenue Bonds which
would be primarily secured by the revenues of the City' s
Wastewater System, and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the operations and the
financial performance of the presently separate Water Supply
System and the Wastewater System and now believes that it would
be prudent and financially advantageous to the City to combine
the two Systems into a Unitary Water Supply and Wastewater System
and to issue revenue bonds primarily in anticipation of the
revenues of the said combined system, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to adopt a revised Notice
of Intent Resolution with respect to said bonds due to the
combination of the two Systems and to republish said revised
Notice of Intent, and
WHEREAS, the City Council now intends to authorize
Iwo the issuance and sale of Water Supply and Wastewater System
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Revenue Bonds pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933,
as amended, in the principal amount of not to exceed in total
Ten Million Dollars ($10,000,000), for the purpose of paying
all or part of the cost of acquiring and constructing additions,
extensions and improvements to the Wastewater System of the
City, which bonds may also pledge the full faith and credit
of the City, and
WHEREAS, a Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds must be
published at least forty-five (45) days before issuance of the
same in order to comply with the requirements of Section 33
of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to publish a Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds in the Livonia
Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City, as
a display advertisement at least one-quarter (1/4) page in size.
2. The Notice of Intent so published shall be in
substantially the following form:
NOTICE TO ELECTORS
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
USERS OF THE CITY' S WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM
OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS
PAYABLE PRIMARILY FROM THE REVENUES
OF SAID WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM AND SECURED
SECONDARILY BY THE TAXING POWER OF THE
CITY AND OF RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of
Livonia intends to authorize the issuance and sale of Water
Supply and Wastewater System Revenue Bonds pursuant to Act 94 ,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1933 , as amended, in the principal
amount of not to exceed in total Ten Million Dollars
( $10 , 000 , 000 ) , for the purpose of paying part of the cost of
acquiring and constructing additions, extensions and improvements
to the Water Supply and Wastewater System of the City, which will
be combined into a single utility system.
Said bonds will mature in annual installments not to exceed
thirty-five ( 35 ) in number, with interest rates to be determined
at public sale but in no event to exceed such rates as may be
permitted by law on the unpaid balance from time to time
remaining outstanding on said bonds. The bonds may be issued in
one or more series as shall be determined by the City Council.
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SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF BONDS
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON SAID REVENUE BONDS shall be
payable primarily from the net revenues derived from the
operation of the City' s Water Supply and Wastewater System. Said
revenues consist of rates and charges for services supplied by
the said System which may from time to time be increased in order
to provide sufficient revenues to meet expenses of operating and
maintaining said Water Supply and Wastewater System and paying
debt service on any revenue bonds payable from revenues of said
System. Schedules of rates presently in effect for the presently
separate Water Supply System and the Wastewater System are on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
As additional security for the payment of the Revenue
Bonds, the City Council, by majority vote, may pledge the limited
tax full faith and credit of the City for payment of the
principal of and interest thereon should the net revenues of the
combined System be insufficient for such purposes .
IF THE FULL FAITH AND CREDIT OF THE CITY IS PLEDGED FOR SUCH
PURPOSE, IN CASE OF THE INSUFFICIENCY OF THE NET REVENUES OF THE
SYSTEM, THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE BONDS SHALL BE
PAYABLE FROM THE GENERAL FUNDS OF THE CITY OR, IF NECESSARY, FROM
AD VALOREM TAXES LEVIED UPON ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY IN THE CITY,
SUBJECT TO APPLICABLE CHARTER, STATUTORY AND CONSTITUTIONAL
LIMITATIONS.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT VOTE OF THE
ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING AN ELECTION ON THE QUESTION
OF ISSUING THE BONDS, SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE
REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY, IS FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK
WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE If
such a petition is filed, the bonds cannot be issued unless
approved by the majority vote of the electors of the City voting
on the question of their issuance
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of
Section 33 of Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933 , as amended
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION will be furnished at the office of
the City Clerk upon request
Robert F Nash
City Clerk
3. The City Council does hereby determine that the
foregoing form of Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds and the manner
of publication directed is adequate notice to the electors of
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the City and users of the City' s Water Supply and Wastewater
System and is well calculated to inform them of the intention
of the City to issue the bonds, the purpose of the bonds, the
security for the bonds and the rights of referendum of the
electors with respect thereto, and that the provision of
forty-five (45) days within which to file a referendum petition
is adequate to insure that the City' s electors may exercise
their legal rights of referendum
4 All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#321-88 WHEREAS, Congressional committees are at this moment
reviewing the Administration' s FY 1989 budget which contains
a recommendation that, if passed, would bring public
transportation to its knees, and
WHEREAS, the Federal Department of Transportation has
proposed a 53% cut in the budget of the Urban Mass Transportation
Administration; and
WHEREAS, UMTA is the agency through which the
Southeastern Michigan Transportation Authority and the Detroit
Department of Transportation receive their federal capital and
operating funding, and
WHEREAS, the budget directive would eliminate operating
assistance for cities and regions that have over 200,000 in
population, and
WHEREAS, the region' s allocation would plummet from
$23 million in FY 1988 to $0 in FY 1989, resulting in a $7.8
million cut in SEMTA' s FY 1989 budget and a $14. 5 million cut
in D-DOT's FY 1989 funding, and
WHEREAS, if the budget is passed, SEMTA has only two
regretful options drastically reduce or discontinue service,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council takes this means
to urge the Congressional leadership and the Michigan delegation
in Washington to maintain the federal mass transit budget at
the 1988 level , and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to Senators Carl Levin,
Donald Riegle, Jr , and Congressmen Carl D. Pursell and William
D. Ford.
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L The President of the Council relinquished the Chair at 10.05 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#322-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk, dated March 1 , 1988, to which is attached a
letter from the Planning Director dated February 29, 1988 and
a letter from Kirco Realty & Development, Ltd. , dated February
25, 1988, submitted on behalf of Borg-Warner Automotive, Inc.
wherein a request is submitted to extend the five year abatement
program authorized in Council Resolution 134-88 to a 12 year
program, the Council does hereby rescind and repeal Council
Resolution 134-88, and does thereafter 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: Bishop, McCotter, Taylor, Feenstra.
NAYS: Ochala, Jurcisin, Toy.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
L The President of the Council resumed the Chair at 10 15 P.M.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#323-88 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 304, more particularly described in Council Resolution 613-87,
adopted on July 1 , 1987, as required by the provisions of the
City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and reviewed
the special assessments levied in the special assessment roll
prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which
street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared
on the basis of street lighting being installed in Prides Court
Subdivision in said Special Assessment District No. 304,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby
determine that street lights shall be installed consisting of
100 watt high-pressure sodium lights on colonial post tops with
underground wiring, and that the assessments set forth in said
Special Assessment District No. 304 Roll are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance
with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
L Council , said Special Assessment Roll No 304 based on
installation of 100 watt high-pressure sodium lights on colonial
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post tops with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed
in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08. 130
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk
shall endorse the date of confirmation on the Assessment Roll ,
and the Assessment Roll shall then be immediately transmitted
to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as
set forth in Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit
the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company
on forms provided by them for this purpose.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1324-88 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with
the City Clerk a statement dated February 8, 1988 on all matters
required by Section 3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on March 30, 1988, after due notice as required by Section
3.08.070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3.08.080 of said Code.
(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the road improvement consisting
of two 20 ft. wide full-depth asphalt pavements with
concrete curbs and gutters (Alternate II ) on Antago,
Seven Mile to Vassar in Section 1 , T. 1S. , R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in
said statement, and to defray the cost of such
improvement by special assessment upon the property
especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said
improvements as set forth in said statement dated
February 8, 1988,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $221 ,128.23,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall
be paid for in part by special assessments on the
property benefited thereby and in part by the City
at large, in proportions thereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15% of paving ($24,544.23) , 100% of drainage
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($57,500.00) and ($9,744 00) for 168 ft. of City-owned
property, balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 79% of paving
($129,340.00) shall be borne and paid by special
assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established in proportion
to the benefits to be derived therefrom;
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the
land and premises upon which special assessments shall
be levied as follows•
A special assessment district in Section 1 , T 1 S ,
R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the property shown on the
referenced map and listed on the Special Assessment
Roll
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare
a special assessment roll including all lots and parcels
of land within the above district designated by the
Council and to assess to each such lot or parcel of
land such relative portions of the whole sum to be
levied against all lands in the special assessment
district as the special benefits to such lots or parcels
of land bear to the total benefit of all land and
also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance
with the determination of the City Council , and
(10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the
provisions of Section 3 08 100 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, of the City of Livonia
and file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon
is directed to present the same to the City Council ,
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 3.08 110 of the said Code.
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#325-88 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with
regard to the installation of signage to control traffic in
the area of Antago, from Seven Mile to Vassar, upon completion
of the proposed street improvement for this street.
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On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#326-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving improvement of Lathers
Avenue, Seven Mile to Curtis and Clarita and Pickford (S.A.D
279), the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 . To authorize increasing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 279, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate
of $47 51 p f.f rather than $47 00 p.f f. ,
2 To establish the final project cost at $421 ,220.88,
of this total , $268,576 67 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $152,644 21 is to be assumed by
the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
3. To authorize the City Assessor to increase the assessment
lis for parcels listed in Attachment III so as to include
the cost of additional work requested by property owners
within the assessment district, and
4. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $421 ,220.88
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
($268,576.67) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
(M.V.H.F ) receipts ($152,644.21 )
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#327-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving improvement of Lathers
Avenue, North of Seven Mile (S A D 278), the Council does
hereby determine as follows
1 . To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A D. 278, the
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revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate
of $41 .89 p f.f. rather than $42.00 p f.f ,
2. To establish the final project cost at $169,795.37,
of this total , $100,823.71 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $68,971 .60 is to be assumed by
the City's Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
3. 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 property owners
within the assessment district, and
4 To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $169,795.37
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
($100,823.71 ) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
(M.V.H F ) receipts ($68,971 .60).
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Toy,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1328-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving improvement of Gillman,
Seven Mile to Curtis, and Clarita and Pickford, East and West
of Gillman (S.A.D. 280) , the Council does hereby determine
as follows.
1 . To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D. 280, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate
of $29.88 p.f.f. rather than $30.00 p.f f. ;
2. To establish the final project cost at $222,160.17,
of this total , $164,101 .39 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $58,058.78 is to be assumed by
the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts;
3. 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 property owners
within the assessment district, and
4. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $222,160.17
from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement
Bond Issue with the provision that the Bond Issue be
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iim reimbursed at such time as funds are available from
the next Special Assessment Paving Bond Issue
($164,101 39) and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
(M.V.H.F ) receipts ($58,058.78)
On a motion by Councilman Jurcisin, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#329-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 10, 1988, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor and which submits final cost
information with regard to the paving improvement of Mayfield,
Seven Mile to Clarita (S.A D. 281 ), the Council does hereby
determine as follows
1 To authorize increasing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A.D. 281 , the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment rate
of $56 78 p f f. rather than $55.90 p f.f ,
2. To establish the final project cost at $117,510.38,
of this total , $85,292 75 is to be charged to the special
assessment district, $32,217 63 is to be assumed by
the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway Fund receipts,
3. 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 property owners
within the assessment district, and
4. To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $117,510 38
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 ($85,292.75)
and the next Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (M.V.H.F )
receipts ($32,217.63).
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#330-88 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 28, 1988, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed and three (3) Grants of
Easement, more particularly described as•
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iim Quit Claim Deed dated March 22, 1988, executed by Mayflower
Development Inc. , a Michigan Corporation, by Timothy Liang,
President, for•
The West 43 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S ,R.9E. , City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly described
as commencing at the South 1/4 corner of said Section 4, thence
North 00°09' 55" East, 422.35 feet along the North and South
1/4 line of said Section 4 and the centerline of Gill Road,
to the point of beginning, thence continuing North 00°09' 55"
East, 261 .00 feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said
Section 4 and the centerline of Gill Road, thence South 89°50'05"
East, 249.32 feet, thence South 00°09' 55" West, 261 .00 feet,
thence North 89°50'05" West, 249.32 feet to the point of
beginning. (Gill Road right-of-way)
(1 ) Grant of Easement dated March 22, 1988, executed by
Mayflower Development Inc , a Michigan Corporation,
by Timothy Liang, President, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S. ,R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as commencing at the South 1/4 corner of
said Section 4, thence N. 00°09' 55" East, 509.35 feet
along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section
4 and the centerline of Gill Road, to the point of
beginning, thence continuing N. 00°09' 55" East, 87.00
feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section
4 and the centerline of Gill Road, thence S 89°50'05"
East, 249 32 feet, thence S. 00°09' 55" West, 87.00
feet, thence N. 89°50'05" West, 249.32 feet to the
point of beginning except the West 43 feet thereof.
(2) Grant of Easement dated March 22, 1988, executed by
Mayflower Development Inc. , a Michigan Corporation,
by Timothy Liang, President, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land
Part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 4, T.1S. ,R.9E , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as commencing at the South 1/4 corner of
said Section 4, thence N. 00°09' 55" East, 422.35 feet
along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section
4 and the centerline of Gill Road, to the point of
beginning, thence continuing N. 00°09' 55" East, 87 00
feet along the North and South 1/4 line of said Section
4 and the centerline of Gill Road, thence S 89°50'05"
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East, 249.32 feet, thence S 00°09' 55" West, 87.00
feet, thence N 89°50'05" West, 249 32 feet to the
point of beginning, except the West 43 ft. thereof
(3) Grant of Easement dated March 22, 1988, executed by
Mayflower Development Inc. , a Michigan Corporation,
by Timothy Liang, President, for
The West 12 feet of the following parcel of land:
Part of the S E. 1/4 of Section 4, T 1S. ,R.9E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as commencing at the South 1/4 corner of
said Section 4, thence N. 00°09' 55" East, 596.35 feet
along the North and South 1/4 line os said Section 4 and
the centerline of Gill Road, to the point of beginning,
thence continuing N. 00°09' 55" East, 87.00 feet along
the North and South 1/4 line of said Section 4 and
the centerline of Gill Road, thence S. 89°50'05" East,
249 32 feet, thence S 00°09' 55" West, 87.00 feet,
thence North 89°50'05" West, 249 32 feet to the point
of beginning except the West 43 feet thereof.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and Grants of Easement
low 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.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#331-88 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 Jurcisin,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#332-88 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 5, 1988, approved
by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached a proposed Declaration of Easements and
Dedication Agreement between Victor International Corporation,
a Michigan Corporation, 27400 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400,
Southfield, Michigan and the City of Livonia, the provisions
of which are summarized as follows
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a Victor International agrees to construct within the
proposed right-of-way a 27 ft wide asphalt pavement
with concrete curb and gutters and enclosed drainage,
a boulevard entrance immediately west of Newburgh Road
(approximately 430 feet in length) is also to be
constructed,
b. The agreement establishes the right of Victor
International to landscape and maintain, at their expense,
the boulevard median area (including other portions
of the road right-of-way west thereof) ,
c. The right of Victor International to seek Council approval
(at a subsequent date) to place an entranceway sign
within the future public right-of-way (Page 3, Section
2a(iii ) of the agreement) , and
d. Upon completion of all permanent road improvements the
City agrees to dedicate an 86 foot wide right-of-way
along the southerly limits of the Greenmead property,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the aforesaid
agreement in the form herein submitted, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilwoman Toy, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,126th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 10:20 P.M. , April 6, 1988
Robert F Nash, City Clerk ��