HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1987-08-19 23538
LMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On August 19, 1987, 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•04 P.M. Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation. Roll was
called with the following result: Present: Robert E McCann, Fernon P Feenstra,
Robert R. Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett and Ron Ochala , Absent Joan
McCotter (on vacation)
Elected and appointed officials present. Robert F Nash, City Clerk, Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, David N. Preston, Finance Director, Raul Galindo, City
Engineer; Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Marilyn Kazmer, Director
of Legislative Affairs; William Crayk, Chief of Police, Ron Reinke, Superintendent
ill of Parks and Recreation and Ralph Bakewell , Planning Department
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
and unanimously adopted*, it was
1756-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,109th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held August 10, 1987
are hereby approved
*Councilman Feenstra abstained from voting which is recorded as a "yes" vote under
the provisions of Section 2.119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
A communication from the Chief of Police, dated August 4, 1987 re Report
on C.R.625-87 - Traffic Signal at Seven Mile Road and Gill was received and placed
on file for the information of the Council
A communication from the Chief of Police, dated August 3, 1987 re Council
Resolution 617-87, Temporary 3-Way Stop Signs at Terrence and Harrison was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council
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At the direction of the Chair, Items 16, 12, 19 and 22 were removed from
the Consent Agenda
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
#757-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Robert
Wolf, 28971 Minton, Livonia, Michigan, dated July 17, 1987,
requesting permission to close Minton between Oxbow and Hartel
on Saturday, September 26, 1987, from 3:00 p m through 8 00
p.m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council
does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, September 27,
1987, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein
being made subject to approval of the Police Department
#758-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John
A. Parks III , 14070 Cranston, Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated
July 24, 1987, requesting permission to close Cranston between
Scone and Perth on Saturday, September 12, 1987, from Noon to
10:00 p.m for the purpose of conducting a block party, the
Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including
therein permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, September
13, 1987, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken
herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department
#759-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Pat
Cunningham, 16811 Woodside Drive, Livonia, MI 48154, dated August
3, 1987, requesting permission to close Woodside from Levan
to Whitcomb and to close Whitcomb from Woodside to Westbrook
on Sunday, August 30, 1987, from 3:00 p m to 10 00 p m. for
the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby
grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being
made subject to approval of the Police Department
#760-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Chris
Sitkauskis, 15665 Penn Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154 dated
August 8, 1987, requesting permission to close Penn Drive south
of the intersection of Penn Ct on Saturday, August 29, 1987,
from 12 00 Noon to 10:00 p m for the purpose of conducting
a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
requested, the action taken herein being made subject to approval
of the Police Department.
#761-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated July 20, 1987,
L approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby accept the bid offer of Jane and Brian Devlin, 27210
W. Pleasant Ridge, Dearborn Heights, Michigan 48127 , for the
purchase of certain City-owned property located at 31736 W.
Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, as detailed in the aforesaid
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communication, with attachments, in the amount of $58,000.00
cash ($30,000.00 cash bond to fix and repair home to also be
deposited at the closing) , the same having been in fact the
highest offer to purchase received with respect to this item,
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to affix
their signatures to an appropriate deed of conveyance, as well
as do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the
purpose of this resolution
1762-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Kenneth
J. Morris, Attorney, dated July 22, 1987, and submitted in behalf
of Raymond and Gail Gloetzner, wherein it is requested that
the City convey certain property located at 11884 Camden, Livonia,
Michigan, upon the payment of a sum equal to unpaid taxes,
penalties, and interest, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Department of Law for its report and recommendation.
1763-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated July 8, 1987, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of 12 Bodyguard Protective Shields in
new Police Cars from Setina Manufacturing Co. , Inc. , 2926 Yelm,
S.E , Olympia, WA. 98501 for the total price in the amount of
$3,597.60, and the Council does hereby authorize the transfer
of the sum of $3,597 60 from Account 101-309-939-000 to Account
101-319-987-000 for this purpose, further, the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3 04.140 D 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended.
#764-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Housing Director, dated August 6, 1987, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, wherein certain budget transfers are
requested as a result of emergency and routine maintenance
functions, the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of
the sum of $10,931 .22 from the Silver Village Unexpended Fund
Balance Account (296-831-390-000-000) to the following accounts
in the following amounts
Revenue Account Amount Increased
296-831-931-000-000 $4,931 22
Building Maintenance
296-831-982-000-000
Capital Outlay
Machine/Equipment 6,000.00
Totals $10,931 .22
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1765-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Community Resources dated
August 7, 1987, approved by the City Attorney and the Finance
Director, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and
to which is attached an application for a license submitted
by Alternative Community Transportation, 32625 Seven Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, as required by the Motor Vehicles for
Hire Ordinance, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the operation of Alternative Community Transportation in the
City of Livonia during the licensing process and does further
waive all fees and charges in connection therewith, further,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor Pro Tem and the
City Clerk to execute Amendment #1 to the agreement between
the City of Livonia and Alternative Community Transportation
in the manner and form submitted herein as well as do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
1766-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated July 13, 1987, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to the intersection
improvements at Curtis and Merriman, Norfolk and Merriman, and
Pinetree and Wayne, to which is attached a copy of a communication
dated June 1 , 1987, from the Assistant Division Design Engineer
of the Wayne County Office of Public Services, the Council takes
this means to set forth its commitment that the City agrees
to assume all maintenance costs of full-depth asphalt approaches
at the intersections of Curtis and Merriman, Norfolk and Merriman,
and Pinetree and Wayne and furthermore, agrees to assume its
share of the cost of a standard concrete approach with all current
specifications and geometrics at the time of the Wayne County
Office of Public Services improvement of Merriman at Curtis
and Norfolk and Wayne Road at Pinetree intersections, in the
manner indicated and for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid
communication
#767-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 23, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
release to Rest-In-The-Son, Inc , 35189 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan
48152, the Proprietor of the Bicentennial Estates Subdivision
located in the S W 1/4 of Section 4, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to General Improvements in
the amount of $16,200 00 ($2,000 00 minimum cash) , the Sidewalk
Bond in the amount of $69,000 00 ($7,000 00 minimum cash) , the
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond in the amount of $12,000 00
($2,500.00 minimum cash), and the cash payment of $3,415.00
for the installation of Survey Monuments and Lot Corners, pursuant
to Council Resolution 711-79 adopted on July 18, 1979, as
thereafter amended by Council Resolutions 990-79 and 1103-79,
all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City,
if any, with respect to this subdivision shall remain the same
and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for the
reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
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Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of Livonia
1768-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 23, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Rest-In-The Son, Inc , 35189 Vargo,
Livonia, Michigan 48152, the Proprietor of the Bicentennial
Estates Subdivision No. 2, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
4, the financial assurances previously deposited with respect
to the General Improvement Bond in the amount of $15,000.00
($5,000.00 minimum cash), the Sidewalk Bond in the amount of
$17,500.00 ($2,000.00 minimum cash), the Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond in the amount of $2,400.00 ($1 ,000.00 minimum cash)
and the cash payment of $985 00 for the installation of Survey
Monuments and Lot Corners, pursuant to Council Resolution 405-85
adopted on May 22, 1985, and subsequently amended by Council
Resolution 742-85, and all other financial improvements, if
any, now on deposit with the City shall remain the same and
unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for the reasons
indicated in the aforementioned report of the City Engineer
that all these improvements have been satisfactorily installed
in accordance with the rules and regulations and ordinances
of the City of Livonia.
1769-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 23, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 1067-85 adopted on December
2, 1985, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements in the Sunset Park Estates
Subdivision located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 to
$18,000 00 of which at least $5,000.00 shall be in cash to cover
the cost of remaining improvements in said subdivision, and
the financial assurances 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.
1770-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 23, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to the Proprietor (First Federal of
Michigan) of the Laurel Park South Subdivision No. 1 located
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 18, the financial assurances
previously deposited with respect to sidewalk improvements in
the amount of $4,100.00, pursuant to Council Resolution 367-78
12, adopted on April 19, 1978, as amended by Council Resolutions
936-78, 1028-78, 1048-78, 833-81 , 204-84 and 21-86, and all
other financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if
any, shall remain the same and unchanged, and that action taken
herein is for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
7 IF
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L of the City Engineer that all these improvements have been
satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and ordinances of the City of Livonia.
#771-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 30, 1987 , approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
amend Item 7 of Council Resolution 345-86 adopted on April 9,
1986, so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements to $27,500.00 of which
$3,000.00 shall be in cash, the Sidewalk Bond requirement to
remain unchanged at this time, in the Windridge Village
Subdivision No 6 located in the west 1/2 of Section 4, and
the financial assurances n on deposit with the City, if any,
shall be reduced accordingly; further, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Biltmore Properties, 2900 W. Maple
Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, the proprietor of the Windridge
Village Subdivision No. 6, of the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to Survey Monuments and Lot Markers in
the amount of $1 ,735 00, the action herein being taken for the
reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of Livonia, and all other financial
assurances now on deposit with the City, if any, shall remain
the same and unchanged.
#772-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 27, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
amend Item 8 of Council Resolution 441-81 , adopted on May 13,
1981 , as amended by Council Resolutions 1080-85 and 1188-86,
so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with
the City for Sidewalk Improvements in the Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 4 located in the west 1/2 of Section 4 to $10,000
of which $2,000.00 shall be in cash, to cover the cost of
remaining sidewalk improvements in said subdivision and the
financial assurances 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 General
Improvements shall remain the same and unchanged
#773-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 10, 1987, which transmits
its Resolution 6-158-87 adopted on June 30, 1987, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Brownie's Sign Company
on behalf of the Michigan Group and Charisma to erect two (2)
wall signs on a building located at 17000 S Laurel Park Drive,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and approve the said sign permit application,
subject to compliance with the same condition set forth in the
aforesaid action of the Planning Commission
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Lie #774-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 10, 1987, which transmits
its Resolution 6-156-87 adopted on June 30, 1987, with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Detroit Awning on
behalf of Livonia Investments to erect awning signs on a building
located at 29195-29215 Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said Sign Permit Application, subject to compliance
with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid action fo
the Planning Commission.
#775-87 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 87-8-3-8
submitted by Donald D. Waxer, 15537 Penn, Livonia, Michigan
48154, dated July 30, 1987, wherein a request made for the
vacating of a portion of an easement located at the rear of
15537 Penn (Lot 195, Quakertown Subdivision No 2), the Council
does hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission for
action and recommendation in accordance with provisions of law
and City Ordinance
#776-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Andrew
Ansara dated July 24, 1987, to which is attached a Site and
Landscape Plan in connection with Petition 87-3-2-8 and pursuant
to Council Resolution 573-87, the Council does hereby approve
the Site and Landscape Plan submitted in connection with the
proposed expansion of the restaurant operation located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh and Levan Roads
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17
#777-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 10, 1987, which transmits
its Resolution 6-151-87 adopted on June 30, 1987, with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-25 submitted by A. R. K Heavy Equipment Repair
requesting waiver use approval for a truck repair operation
within an existing building located on the north side of Capitol
Avenue between Farmington Road and Mayfield in the Southwest
1/4 of Section 27, which property is zoned M-1 , the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 87-6-2-25 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.
#778-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated July 30, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 7-164-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-6-2-27 submitted by A. S. Nakadar,
requesting waiver use approval for general office use within
an existing office complex located on the west side of Farmington
Road between Eight Mile Road and Norfolk in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 4, which property is zoned P.S. , the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its
report and recommendation.
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#779-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 22, 1987, approved by the
City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for
submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way
located in Section 31 , owned by Karle D Steinhoff, which land
is more particularly described as follows
The East 60 feet of the following described parcel
Beginning at a point in the East line of said Section
31 , situated South 2 degrees 12 minutes East 867.39 feet
from the East quarter post of said Section 31 , running
thence West 1347.99 feet to a point in the East line of
Golden Ridge Subdivision No 1 , of the West half of the
Southeast quarter of Section 31 , Livonia Township (now
City of Livonia), Wayne County, Michigan, thence South
0 degrees 10 minutes 29 seconds East along said East line
of said Subdivision No. 1 , 161 2 feet to a point, thence
East 1353.65 feet to a point in the East line of said
Section 31 , thence North 2 degrees 12 minutes West along
said East line of Section 31 , 161 31 feet to the point
of beginning
lig (Newburgh Road right-of-way)
(Tax item No. 46-124-99-0010-000)
subject to the following conditions
(1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $3000.00,
(2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost
of title work in the sum of $150 00, and
(3) 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 $300 00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3450 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
1780-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated July 22, 1987, approved by the
City Engineer and the Finance Director, and approved for
Immosubmission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby authorize
the Department of Law to acquire Newburgh Road right-of-way
located in Section 31 , owned by Harley E Pyke, which land is
more particularly described as follows
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The East 60 feet of the following described parcel
City of Livonia, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, that part
of the Southeast 1/4 of Section 31 , described as beginning
at a point on the East section line distant South 2 degrees
12 minutes East 1028 70 feet from the East 1/4 corner
of Section 31 and proceeding thence South 2 degrees 12
minutes East along said line 175 60 feet, thence West
300.0 feet, thence North 2 degrees 12 minutes West 175 60
feet, thence East 300 0 feet to the point of beginning.
(Newburgh Road right-of-way)
(Tax Item No 46-124-99-0011-000)
subject to the following conditions
(1 ) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $3000 00,
(2) that the City of Livonia shall pay for the cost
of title work in the sum of $150 00, and
(3) 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 $300 00
BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $3450 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
#781-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated August 3, 1987, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 593-87 and which submits its Opinion No
87-4 with regard to the number of years the Council may allow
for installments on payback of sidewalk assessments, Council
does hereby refer this item to the Streets, Roads and Plats
Committee for its report and recommendation
A communication from the Chairman of the Planning Commission, dated July
31 , 1987 re Council Resolution 271-86, Revision and Amendment of P S. District
Regulations was received and placed on file for the information of the Council
#782-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
imme from the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated August 5,
1987, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is
approved by the Director of Community Resources and approved
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for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which recommends approval
of a request from the Livonia Chamber of Comirerce for the
allocation of a maximum of $3,500 00 for support of a video
production highlighting the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby concur in and approve of this request subject to Community
and Municipal Access being given a minimum of ten (10) promotional
spots on Channel 7, and an unlimited use of this promotion on
the Cable System
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES• Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#783-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated July 23, 1987, approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
authorize the release to Paragon Properties, Suite 215, 29200
Southfield Road, Southfield, Michigan 48076, the proprietor
of the Belden Industrial Park Subdivision, located in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 28, the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to General Improvements in the amount
of $62,000.00 and the Cash Bond related to the installation
of Survey Monuments and Lot Corners in the amount of $890.00,
pursuant to Council Resolution 23-86 adopted on January 15,
1986, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 69-87,
and all other financial assurances now on deposit with the City
shall remain the same and unchanged, and the action herein being
taken is for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report
of the City Engineer that all these improvements have been
satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and
regulations and Ordinances of the City of Livonia
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1784-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 31 , 1987, which transmits
its resolution 7-171-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987, with regard
to the preliminary plat for the Sunset Woods Subdivision proposed
to be located on the north side of Six Mile Road between Louise
and Merriman Road in the the Southeast 1/4 of Section 11 , the
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City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and it appearing that
the tentative approval of said Preliminary Plat was given by
the City Planning Commission after due notice and a public hearing
on July 21 , 1987, the City Council does hereby approve of the
said Preliminary Plat, as revised on August 19, 1987, subject
to the receipt of a report and recommendation by the City Engineer
relative to the development plans and specifications for the
improvements therein, and the financial assurances guaranteeing
the satisfactory installation of such improvements.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#785-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated July 30, 1987, which
transmits its Resolution 7-169-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987,
with regard to Petition 87-5-3-5 submitted by Robert L. Tipton,
requesting the vacating of Pickford Avenue between Lathers and
Harrison and the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 87-5-3-5,
subject to retention of a full width easement, and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating
ordinance in accordance with this Resolution
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop, McCann
NAYS Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1786-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated July 22,
1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 560-87 in
connection with a letter from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission dated May 15, 1987 and the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police dated June 3, 1987, the Council does
hereby approve of the request from Danny's of Livonia, Inc
for a transfer of ownership of 1987 SDM licensed business from
Danny's Foods, Livonia, Inc , for a business located at 17200
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution
to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1787-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the City Planning Department submit a report and recommendation
with respect to certain deficient items at Danny's Foods, 17200
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152 including, but not
limited to, the dumpster, fence, parking lot and the striping
At 8 22 P.M Councilman Ochala left the podium.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1788-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated August 10,
1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 570-87 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated April 6, 1987, which sets forth its resolution 3-60-87
adopted on March 24, 1987 with regard to Petition 87-1-1-6,
submitted by Dominic Soave for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Eight Mile Road between Middlebelt
and Brentwood in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 1 from P.S to
C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on June 1 , 1987, pursuant to Council
Resolution 362-87, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
87-1-1-6 is hereby approved and granted as modified to rezone
the subject property from P.S. to C-1 , and the City Planner
is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS Bennett
The President declared the resolution adopted
At 8 24 P.M. Councilman Ochala returned to the Podium
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#789-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated August
12, 1987, the Council does hereby request that the Department
of Law prepare an amendment to the contract between the City
of Livonia and the firm of Kamp-DiComo which would include the
items outlined in a memorandum dated August 12, 1987 from the
City Librarian the cost of which is $37,000 00 which contract
is to be submitted to the City Council for its approval , and
the Council does further appropriate and authorize the transfer
of the sum of $37,000.00 from the Library Building Fund to the
Municipal Building Authority Account for library construction
for this purpose
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9 OF THE
ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND
AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO
543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS "THE
CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY ADDING
SECTION 3 THERETO (Petition 87-3-1-13,
rezoning from R-3 to R-2 and C-1 )
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2 10 OF ARTICLE
II OF ORDINANCE 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND
CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE " (Petition 87-3-6-1 )
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
imp NAYS None.
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he President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 7 AND 8
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
87-2-1-8, change of zoning from AG to
R-3 and R-4)
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 .
IwoCouncilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 26 (INSPECTION
DEPARTMENT) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
790-87 RESOLVED, that having considered Proposed Amendment
to the Livonia Code of Ordinances entitled the Inspection
Department Ordinance, which received its First Reading by
Councilman Bishop on August 19, 1987, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2, CHAPTER 25
(ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT) OF THE LIVONIA
lbwCODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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lio #791-87 RESOLVED, that having considered Proposed Amendment
to the Livonia Code of Ordinances entitled the Engineering
Department Ordinance, which received its First Reading by
Councilman Bishop on August 19, 1987, 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 Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#792-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated June 8, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 6-122-87 adopted on June 2, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-5-8-16 submitted by Bi-Con Construction requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
a one-story medical building on the Southeast corner of Seven
Mile Road and Brentwood in Section 12, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 87-5-8-16 is hereby approved and granted,
such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those
lim set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission as well as the additional condition that internal
compaction of trash and debris is required to be provided and
no outside storage of trash or debris shall be permitted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#793-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Larry
A Schroer, 37282 Vargo, Livonia, Michigan 48152 dated July
17, 1987 to which is attached a petition from certain residents
of Gold Manor Subdivision on Vargo and Bennett, the Council
does hereby request that the City Planning Commission, Engineering
Department and Traffic Commission submit their respective reports
and recommendations with respect to the proposed berming and
landscaping of the City right-of-way east of Newburgh and north
of Six Mile Road for the area adjacent to the residential property
(approximately 600 feet) , further, the Traffic Commission and
Planning Department are requested to submit their reports and
recommendations relative to the possible elimination of access
cut-thrus to Laurel Park from northbound Newburgh and the
prohibiting of U-turns in the north and south end of the Newburgh
L median, and the Traffic Commission is hereby requested to submit
a report and recommendation with respect to establishing local
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traffic only regulations for Vargo and Bennett from Newburgh
and Levan
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#794-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Fire Department, Police Department and Traffic Commission
submit their respective reports and recommendations with regard
to a proposal to establish Bennett and Vargo as one-way streets
and/or as dead end streets at Newburgh Road
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
#795-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 31 , 1987 which transmits
its resolution 7-177-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987 with regard
to a sign permit application submitted by Malak Associates on
behalf of America's Auto Village to erect a ground sign and
approval of wall sign standards for buildings located on the
east side of Middlebelt in Section 25, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
approve the said sign permit application subject to compliance
with the same conditions set forth in the aforesaid action of
the Planning Commission
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop
NAYS McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#796-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the City Planning Commission dated June 29, 1987 which
transmits its resolution 6-135-87 adopted on June 16, 1987 with
regard to Petition 87-5-2-19 submitted by Bob George requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an existing residence located
160 on the southwest corner of Eight Mile Road and Angling in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 1 for general office purposes, which
property is zoned P S. , the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop.
NAYS. McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 30, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 7-165-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-28 submitted by Perry Drugs, Inc. requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license in conjunction
with an existing drug store located north of Grand River between
Eight Mile Road and Inkster Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
1 which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby reject
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition
87-6-2-28 is hereby denied for the following reasons.
Lis 1 . The petitioner has failed to show that the proposed
use complies with all of the waiver use standards and
requirements as set forth in Section 11 03 and 19.06
of Zoning Ordinance 543, as amended
2. The proposed use is not compatible to the surrounding
and established uses of the area but would adversely
affect the surrounding area
3. The proposed use would not promote the public health,
safety and welfare
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra
NAYS Taylor, Bishop, McCann.
The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
Lit was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 30, 1987 which transmits
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its resolution 7-165-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-28 submitted by Perry Drugs, Inc. requesting
waiver use approval to utilize an SDM license in conjunction
with an existing drug store located north of Grand River between
Eight Mile Road and Inkster Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
1 which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and
Petition 87-6-2-28 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra
The President declared the resolution denied
At the direction of the Chair, the foregoing item was placed on the Agenda of the
Study Meeting of August 24, 1987
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#797-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 30, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 17-167-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-30 submitted by Berean Baptist Church
requesting waiver use approval to construct an addition to an
existing church located on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Newburgh and Meadowview Lane in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 6 which property is zoned RUF-C, the Council does hereby
concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 87-6-2-30 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 Bennett,
it was
#798-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated July 31 , 1987 which transmits
its resolution 7-176-87 adopted on July 21 , 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-7-8-24 submitted by Kamp-DiComo Associates
requesting site plan approval to construct a one-story
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professional building on the east side of Farmington Road between
Curtis and Pickford in Section 10 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 87-7-8-24 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 as well as the additional condition that internal
compaction of trash and debris shall be required to be provided
and no outside storage of trash or debris shall be permitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, McCann
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#799-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law and Director of Housing dated July 24,
1987, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 559-87 in connection with a letter
from William E Gutowski , 41275 Old Michigan Avenue, Canton,
Michigan, dated May 12, 1987, as well as a letter from Richard
Thomas, Attorney at Law, Plymouth, Michigan, dated May 27, 1987,
wherein it is requested that the City convey certain property
located at 9918 and 9920 Shadyside, Livonia, Michigan, to the
Estate of Margret Gutowski , the Council does hereby refer this
item back to the Law Department for an additional report and
recommendation relative to the proposed sale of the subject
property based upon a negotiated figure which would be sufficient
to cover the payment of back taxes and such other expenses as
may have been incurred by the City and/or current market value
of the subject property
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-29 submitted by Sheppard Engineering requesting
a waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant located
on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington
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Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
made by the City Planning Commission and Petition 87-6-2-29
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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#800-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated August 6, 1987 which transmits
its resolution 8-178-87 adopted on August 4, 1987 with regard
to Petition 87-6-2-29 submitted by Sheppard Engineering requesting
a waiver use approval to expand an existing restaurant located
on the south side of Plymouth Road between Stark and Farmington
Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 33, which property is
zoned C-2, the Council does hereby refer this item to the next
Study Session to be conducted on August 24, 1987
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result•
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the resolution to refer adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1801-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Finance Director dated August 17, 1987
and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem with regard
to a letter from the City Treasurer dated August 10, 1987 in
connection with Council Resolution 639-87 and the form of the
City's investments, the Council does hereby expressly authorize
the Finance Director to make City investments in United States
securities as set forth in Section 1 of 1982 PA 217, MCLA 129.91 ,
specifically including but not limited to Bonds, Certificates
of Deposit, direct obligations of the United States or an agency
or instrumentality of the United States, commercial paper and
all of the other forms of investments described in MCLA 129 91 .
la• On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#802-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 6, 1987, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described
as
Quit Claim Deed dated July 27, 1987, executed by Kerry
Holmes, Sharon R. Holmes, Stanley M Zasuwa, and Kathleen
Zasuwa, partners, on behalf of H & Z Investments, a
partnership, for
The East 43 feet of the following described parcel of
land
That part of the S E 1/4 of Section 28, T.1S , R 9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the center line of Stark Road
distant S. 89°40' 50" East 608 30 feet and S. 13°39'20"
West 209 51 feet from the center 1/4 corner of said Section
28, proceeding S 13°39'20" West along said center line
134.0 feet, thence N 89°12'40" West 243.73 feet, thence
N. 0°40' 10" East 129 52 feet, thence S 89°26'45" East
273.85 feet to the point of beginning
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 28S - Stark 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
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#803-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated August 4, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept a cash
donation in the amount of $300 00 from Eagle Specialties, Inc. ,
28397 Goddard, Romulus, Michigan 48174, the purpose of which
is to provide funding for the Livonia Youth Assistance program
Parent Support Group and Resource Library, and the Council does
hereby increase Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000 and Community
Resources Account 101-891-886.140 each in the amount of $300 00
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
immunanimously adopted, it was
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#804-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated August 5, 1987,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the following donations
for the noted purposes
1 . Sandlotters of Michigan $500 00 for scoreboard on Diamond
#2 at Ford Field
2 Livonia Junior Football League $750 00 for scoreboard
on Diamond #2 at Ford Field
3. Livonia Y Soccer Program $100 00 for landscape material
at Jaycee Park
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#805-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 10, 1987, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 565-87, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated June 25, 1987, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State
of Michigan, described as
Lot 3, except the South 6 feet thereof, Horton's
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 32, Page 24 of Plats,
Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby determine, for and on 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
necessary or incidental to the full performance 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1806-87 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
a.
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lie On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1807-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 12, 1987
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
reject the bids received on August 11 , 1987 and in lieu thereof
accepts the quotation from Hines Park Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.
40601 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 in the amount
of $17,100.00 for the purchase from the City of a 1986 Lincoln
Mark VII , the proceeds of which sale are to be deposited in
the Adjudicated Drug Money Account 702-000-285-210 in accordance
with State Law, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
1808-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
lar 287 for street improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt
over the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Myrna, Loveland
to Hubbard located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 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 Monday, August 17, 1987
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 on the special assessment roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special
Assessment District 287, 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 July 9, 1987, in the amount of $23,593 01 , 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
impEngineer and resolutions of the City Council ,
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(2) Said Special Assessment Roll 287 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 percent (8%) 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 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration
imp 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 any unpaid
installments, and
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ibm (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($4,163 47) and 100% of the drainage
costs ($0 0O) for a total amount of $4,163 47
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#809-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
288 for street improvement of Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision,
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, which property would be improved by
placing 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway, 20' to 22'
wide (Alternate IV) 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
imp on Monday, August 17, 1987 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
on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District 288, 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 July 1 , 1987, in the amount of $255,469 12,
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 288 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into ten
lio (10) equal annual installments with interest at the
rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid
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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 , 1988 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3 08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08.190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
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 any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15 5%
of the paving costs ($46,884 20) and 100% of the
drainage costs ($37,838 97) for a total amount of
$84,723.17
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
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#802-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
August 6, 1987, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Quit Claim Deed, more particularly described
as.
Quit Claim Deed dated July 27, 1987, executed by Kerry
Holmes, Sharon R. Holmes, Stanley M Zasuwa, and Kathleen
Zasuwa, partners, on behalf of H & Z Investments, a
partnership, for.
The East 43 feet of the following described parcel of
land.
That part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 28, T 1S. , R.9E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as
beginning at a point on the center line of Stark Road
distant S 89°40' 50" East 608 30 feet and S 13°39'20"
West 209.51 feet from the center 1/4 corner of said Section
28, proceeding S. 13°39'20" West along said center line
134 0 feet, thence N 89°12' 40" West 243 73 fat, thence
N. 0°40' 10" East 129.52 feet, thence S. 89°26'45" East
273.85 feet to the point of beginning
(Part of Bureau of Taxation Parcel 28S - Stark 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
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#803-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication
from the Director of Community Resources dated August 4, 1987,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept a cash
donation in the amount of $300 00 from Eagle Specialties, Inc ,
28397 Goddard, Romulus, Michigan 48174, the purpose of which
is to provide funding for the Livonia Youth Assistance program
Parent Support Group and Resource Library, and the Council does
hereby increase Sundry Income Account 101-000-698.000 and Community
Resources Account 101-891-886 140 each in the amount of $300.00
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Lunanimously adopted, it was
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#804-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated August 5, 1987,
approved for submission by the Finance Director and the Mayor
Pro Tem, the Council does hereby accept the following donations
for the noted purposes•
1 . Sandlotters of Michigan $500 00 for scoreboard on Diamond
#2 at Ford Field.
2 Livonia Junior Football League $750.00 for scoreboard
on Diamond #2 at Ford Field
3. Livonia Y Soccer Program $100.00 for landscape material
at Jaycee Park
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#805-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated August 10, 1987, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 565-87, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated June 25, 1987, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
Land in the City of Livonia, County of Wayne and State
of Michigan, described as
Lot 3, except the South 6 feet thereof, Horton' s
Subdivision, as recorded in Liber 32, Page 24 of Plats,
Wayne County Records
the Council does hereby determine, for and on 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
necessary or incidental to the full performance 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#806-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
imp 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
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1807-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated August 12, 1987
which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
reject the bids received on August 11 , 1987 and in lieu thereof
accepts the quotation from Hines Park Lincoln-Mercury, Inc.
40601 Ann Arbor Road, Plymouth, Michigan 48170 in the amount
of $17,100.00 for the purchase from the City of a 1986 Lincoln
Mark VII , the proceeds of which sale are to be deposited in
the Adjudicated Drug Money Account 702-000-285-210 in accordance
with State Law, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#808-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
287 for street improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt
over the existing roadway (Alternate IV) on Myrna, Loveland
to Hubbard located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 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 Monday, August 17, 1987
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 on the special assessment roll
as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion
of the cost of street improvement to be constructed in Special
Assessment District 287, 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 July 9, 1987, in the amount of $23,593 01 , 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 ,
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160 (2) Said Special Assessment Roll 287 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 percent (8%) 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 , 1988 and subsequent installments on December
1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 08 130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3 08 190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08 190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
as provided by Section 3 08 200, or after the expiration
of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section
lbw 3.08.220 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll
for such year only the interest for any unpaid
installments, and
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imp (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($4,163.47) and 100% of the drainage
costs ($0.00) for a total amount of $4,163.47.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
it was
#809-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
288 for street improvement of Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision,
located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 in the City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, which property would be improved by
placing 4" of asphalt over the existing roadway, 20' to 22'
wide (Alternate IV) 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
Imm on Monday, August 17, 1987 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
on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District 288, 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 July 1 , 1987, in the amount of $255,469 12,
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 288 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
imp rate of eight percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid
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balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation.
irmo 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 , 1988 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City
Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the
assessment roll , and the said assessment roll shall
then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer
who shall then publish notice as is required by Section
3.08.190 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
and mail assessment statements to the respective
property owners assessed in the manner and substance
as provided by said Section 3 08.190 Any property
owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December
1 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
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 any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15 5%
of the paving costs ($46,884 20) and 100% of the
drainage costs ($37,838 97) for a total amount of
$84,723.17.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
I.
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lbwAYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS: Feenstra
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#810-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated July 17, 1987, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved
for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Thompson McCully Company, 11620
Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore Lake, Michigan 48189, for the Section
15 S.A.D. Street Paving Program for the estimated total cost
of $319,955 45 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
its does hereby appropriate and authorize a sum not to exceed
$319,955.45 from the $7.9 Million General Obligation Road
Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions that (1 ) the Bond
Issue be reimbursed for that portion of the project which is
to be financed by special assessment 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 the work, as completed,
and in the event that Alternate III and II rolls are confirmed
for Brightmoor Home Acres Subdivision, the Engineering and
Building Department is (1 ) authorized to go out for bids for
said subdivision and resubmit assessment rolls based on actual
bid prices and (2) authorized to have the contractor, Thompson
McCully, do only Myrna under this contract, 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
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
it was
lis #811-87 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
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289 for street improvement consisting of placing 4" of asphalt
over the existing roadway (20 to 22 feet wide) (Alternate IV)
on Fairfield and Mayfield (south of Six Mile Road), located
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 15 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 Monday, August 17, 1987 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
on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvement
to be constructed in Special Assessment District 289, 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 June 15, 1987, in the amount of $61 ,168.20,
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 289 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 percent (8%) 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 , 1988 and subsequent
installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
low (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
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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 , 1987 pay the whole or any part of the assessment
without interest or penalty,
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1988
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 , 1987 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
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 any unpaid
installments, and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15%
of the paving costs ($10,794 39) and 100% of the
drainage costs ($8,588 71 ) for a total amount of
$19,383.10.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bennett, Ochala, Feenstra, Bishop, McCann.
NAYS None.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#812-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby approve the
addition of the paving improvement to be installed on Fairfield
and Mayfield (south of Six Mile Road) located in the Northwest
1/4 of Section 15 to an existing contract (87-E) that the City
currently has with Holloway Construction Company, based on unit
prices submitted by Holloway Construction Company, with the
total cost of Alternate IV estimated at $80,551 .30, the City's
share being $19,383.10.
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iws On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,110th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 8:55 P.M. , August 19, 1987.
Robert,f,. Nash, City Cl rkf'