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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND NINETY-SIXTH REGULAR MEETING
ib. OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 28, 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 8.03 P M Councilman Ochala delivered the invocation Roll was
called with the following result` Robert E McCann, Joan McCotter, Fernon P
Feenstra, Robert R Bishop, Gerald Taylor, Robert D Bennett and Ron Ochala, Absent
None.
Elected and appointed officials present Robert F Nash, City Clerk,
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, David N Preston, Finance Director-to-be , John Nagy,
Planning Director, Raul Galindo, City Engineer, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of
Legislative Affairs, Suzanne Wisler, Director of Community Resources, Ron Mardiros,
LCity A3sGssDr, Robert Beckley, DirBCt0r of Public WOrks , RDnald Reinkg, Superintendent
of Parks and Recreation and Jeanne Treff, Cable TV Director.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
157-87 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,095th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held January 14, 1987,
are hereby approved
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it
was
#58-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Project Concern ' s Walk for Mankind dated January 12, 1987 , wherein
a request is submitted for permission to use the W W Edgar
Ice Arena on Saturday, May 16, 1987, as well as the use of public
safety assistance officers on Walk Day free of charge and to
which is attached a copy of the route to be utilized for the
Walk for Mankind, the Council does hereby approve and grant
this request in the manner and form herein submitted
#69-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dominic
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Persichini , l2959 Mporcroft, PlymOuth, Michigan 48l7O dated
January 5, 1987 wherein an offer is submitted for the purchase
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of certain city-owned property located at the northeast corner
� of Eckles and Schoolcraft Roads, the Council does hereby request
that the Law Department submit its report and recommendation
with respect to this item
#60-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Capital Improvement Committee submit a report and
recommendation relative to establishing a policy governing the
disposal of surplus City-owned real property
#61-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chairperson of the Historical Commission and Director of
Community Resources dated January 6, 1987, approved by the Finance
Department and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem,
the Council does hereby accept a grant in the amount of $50,000,00
to the Livonia Historical Commission from the State of Michigan,
Department of Commerce, the purpose of which is to complete
the exterior installation and interior renovation of the Hinbern
House, further, the Council takes this means to indicate that
it concurs in the manner detailed in the aforesaid communication
of providing matching funds in the amount of $32,070 00, and
the Council does hereby authorize the preparation of
specifications and thereafter the taking of competitive bids
for the proposed construction work for the Hinbern Interpretive
Center in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance
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#62-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor dated December 30, 1986, wherein a request is submitted
to establish an ongoing "Livonia 2000" Commission to update
and implement the goals and recommendations of the "Livonia
2000" planning program, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
#63-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator)
dated January 7 , 1987, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem and
Submitted pursuant to Section 13D/2\ Act 51 of the Public Acts
of Michigan of 1951 , as amended (N S A 9 1097 (13) with regard
to the transfer of funds for the fiscal year of 1986-87 from
the Major Street System Account to the Local Street System Account
the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of a sum up to,
but not to exceed, $704,000 00 from those funds designated for
use on the major street system to be used on the local street
system, and the City Clerk and Finance Director are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill
the purpose of this resolution
#64-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer (in his capacity as Street Administrator) ,
Q dated January 7 , 1987, which is approved for submission by the
N�-
Mayor Pro Tem, and submitted pursuant to Section 13d(1 ) of Act
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51 , of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1951 , as amended
(M S.A 9.1097 (13) with regard to the transfer of funds for
the fiscal year 1986-87 from the Major Street System Account
to the Local Street System Account, the Council does hereby
authorize the transfer of a sum up to, but not to exceed, 25%
of the amount designated for Major Street System to be used
on the Local Street System , and the City Clerk and Finance
Director are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or
incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution
#65-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 9, 1987 and
approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Rougeway
(Six Mile to Inkster) and Whitcomb (Rougeway to Inkster) , being
S A D 267, the Council does hereby determine as follows
(A) To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 267, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment
rate of $9 06 P F F. rather than $10 30 P F F ,
(B) To establish the final project cost at $61 ,483 17
Of this total , $50,866 14 is to be charged to the
Special Assessment District (267) and $10,617 03 is
to be assumed by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts,
(C) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments for parcels listed in Attachment III so
as to include the cost of additional work requested
by homeowners within the assessment district, and
(D) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $61 ,483 17
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 ($50,866 14) and the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (M V H F ) Bond Issue ($10,617 03)
#66-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recomrendation of the City Engineer dated January 9, 1987 and
approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Grantland,
west of Newburgh (S A D 269) , the Council does hereby determine
as follows
(A) To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D 269, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment
rate of $9 40 P F F rather than $10 10 P F F ,
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� $48,103 09
(B) To establish the final project cost at
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Of this total , $41 ,516.42 is to be charged to the
Special Assessment District (269) and %6,586.67 is
to be assumed by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts,
(C) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments for parcels listed in Attachment III so
as to include the cost of additional work requested
by homeowners within the assessment district, and
(D) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $48,103.09
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 $41 ,618 42) and the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (M V.H.F ) Bond Issue /$6,580 67) .
#67-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 9, 1987 and
approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Bassett,
north of Ann Arbor Trail (S A.D 268) , the Council does hereby
determine as follows.
(A) To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S A D. 268, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment
rate of $8 68 P F.F rather than $10 80 P F F ,
(B) To establish the final project cost at $21 ,889 77
Of this total , $18,933 81 is to be charged to the
Special Assessment District (268) and $2,955 96 is
to be assumed by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts,
(C) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments for parcels listed in Attachment III so
as to include the cost of additional work requested
by homeowners within the assessment district, and
(0) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $21 ,889 77
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 $18,933 81 ) and the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (M V H F ) Bond Issue ($2,955 96)
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t68-8 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
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recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 9, 1987 and
approved for submission by the Mayor and which submits final
cost information with regard to the improvement of Fairlane,
Five Mile to Lyndon (S A D 266) , the Council does hereby
determine as follows
(A) To authorize reducing the assessments as set forth
in the confirmed assessment roll for S.A D 266, the
revised assessments to be based upon an assessment
rate of $9 34 P F.F. rather than $10.10 P F F ,
(B) To establish the final project cost at $76,056 49
Of this total , $48,510' 58 is to be charged to the
Special Assessment District (266) and $27,545.91 is
to be assumed by the City' s Motor Vehicle Highway
Fund receipts,
(C) To authorize the City Assessor to increase the
assessments for parcels listed in Attachment III so
as to include the cost of additional work requested
by homeowners within the assessment district, and
(D) To authorize an expenditure in the amount of $76,056,49
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 $48,510 58) and the next Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (M V H F ) Bond Issue ($27 ,545 91 )
A communication from the Planning Director, dated January 2, 1987 regarding
Council Resolution 399-86 (the feasibility and advisability of connecting Fargo
to Shadyside, east of Farmington Road in the NW 1/4 of Section 3) was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council
#69-07 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated January 8, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
amend Item No 7 of Council Resolution 23-86 adopted on January
15, 1986 so as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit
with the City for general improvements in the Belden Industrial
Park Subdivision located in the Southwest quarter of Section
28 to $62,000 00 of which at least $10,000 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 shall remain the same
and unchanged
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� #70-87 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated January 15, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
the requirements set forth in Section 16 24 310 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be
provided in all subdivisions in conformity with the standards
prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
Valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement
with regard to Camborne Subdivision in the East 1/2 of Section
15, T. 1S , R. 9 E , City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan,
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of January 20, 1987, and that
N�- there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Council does hereby set Wednesday, March 4, 1987, at 7 P.M ,
as the date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for
such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
before the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 38000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia , Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3 08 070 of said Code
#71-87 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated January 15, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
the requirements set forth in Section 16 24 310 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be
provided in all subdivisions in conformity with the standards
prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement
with regard to Newburgh Industrial Subdivision in the NE 1/4
of Section 30, T 1S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, and such report having indicated the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by
R public authorities , the number of parcels which are vacant,
~~� and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and
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specifications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof,
and to file the same with the City Clerk together with his
recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid
by special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general
obligation of the City, the number of installments in which
assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing
to the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans ,
specifications and recommendations have been properly filed
by the City Engineer with the City Clerk under date of January
16, 1987, and that there has been a full compliance with all
of the provisions of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Wednesday,
March 4, 1987, at 7 P M , as the date and time for a public
hearing on the Necessity for such proposed improvement which
public hearing shall be held before the Council in the Livonia
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia , Michigan, pursuant
to Section 3.08 070 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice
and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 3.08,070
of said Code
#72-87 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated January 15, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to
the requirements set forth in Section 16 24 310 of the Livonia
� Code of Ordinances, as amended, wherein it is required that
Ornamental street lighting with underground wiring shall be
provided in all subdivisions in conformity with the standards
prescribed, and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed
valuation of all property affected by the proposed improvement
with regard to Coventry Gardens Estates in the SW 1/4 of Section
16, T 1S , R 9 E , City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan,
and such report having indicated the number of parcels which
show tax delinquencies , the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant , and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
Same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as
to what proportion of the cost should be paid by special
assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments
may be paid and the lands which should be included in the proposed
special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans, specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of January 22, 1987, and that
there has been a full compliance with all of the provisions
Of Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Council does hereby set Wednesday, March 4, 1987 , at 7 P M ,
as the date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for
0~— such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held
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before the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
L DriVe, [iVonia, Michigan, pursuant tO Section 3,O8 O70 nf said
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is
hereby authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing
as is required by Section 3,08 070 of said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result.
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra , Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
173-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January 13,
1987, the Council does hereby in accordance with 1980 PA 198,
Section 12805(1 ) designate the smoking areas as set forth in
the attached proposed policy to departmental correspondence
dated January 23, 1987 as recommended by the Director of Public
Works
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine that
the cigarette vending machine located in the Livonia City Hall
be removed from the premises
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra
NAYS Ochala, McCotter, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
The President declared the resolution denied
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it
was
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#74-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January 13,
1987, and submitted pursuant to CR 1099-86, in connection with
a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated August
25, 1986, which sets forth its resolution 8-219-80 adopted on
August 19, 1986 with regard to Petition 86-7-1-30, submitted
by D. Josephson and J Akey for a change of zoning on property
located on the East side of Middlebelt Road, South of Pickford
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12 from RUF to P'S. , and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on October 20, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution 855-86,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
City Planning Commission and the said Petition 88-7-1-30 is
hereby approved and granted as revised so as to rezone the West
550' of the parcel to P S.and the remaining 103' , plus or minus,
to P; 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
No 543, as amended, in accordance with this zoning change.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
� AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#75-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Capital Improvement Committee dated January
19, 1987 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolutions Nos
1188-86 and 567-80, with regard to an offer to purchase submitted
by Angelo DiPonio Enterprises , Inc dated December 11 , 1986
wherein Angelo DiPonio Enterprises, Inc has offered to purchase
2 05 acres of vacant property located on the East side of Newburgh
Road, North of Seven Mile Road, from the City of Livonia, the
legal description of which is as follows
The North 200 feet of the following parcel Part of the
Southwest 1 /4 of Section 5, Town 1 South , Range 9 East,
City of Livonia , Wayne County, Michigan, described as
Beginning at a point on the West line of Section 5, distant
South 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds East 928 14 feet
from the West 1/4 corner of Section 5, thence continuing
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along said West line South 0 degrees 00 minutes 14 seconds
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East 277 82 feet, thence North 89 degrees 59 minutes 46
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seconds East 505 73 feet (506 1 feet previously measured) ,
thence North 0 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds East 275 05
Lfeet, thence North 89 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds West
507.05 feet to the point of beginning, except the West
60 feet thereof.
the Council does hereby authorize the sale of said property
to the Angelo DiPnnio Enterprises, Inc from the City of Livonia
for the purchase price of $30,000 00, subject to the purchaser
providing its own title insurance , and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute a warranty 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, further, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to prior offers
received from the D A V and Livonia Public Schools
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
DAYS. Ochala , McCotter
lim The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#76-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from
the City Librarian dated January 5, 1987 which transmits Library
Commission Resolution 36-86 wherein the Commission would recommend
that the new library be named the Edward H McNamara Library,
the Council does hereby refer this item to the Capital Improvement
Committee for its report and recommendation
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#77-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated January 14, 1987 ,
which bears the signature of the Finance Department and is
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby authorize the purchase of the following vehicles from
vendors which have been designated by the Michigan Department
of Management and Budget as low bidders in their respective
L categories for the replacement of 15 marked patrol vehicles
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and 6 unmarked vehicles for the Division of Police for a total
cost including delivery charges of $241 ,019 83, less $28,000 00
lowas the projected amount to be received from the sale of used
vehicles
POLICE PATROL VEHICLES
$11 ,612 21 Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc
56.00 Delivery Charge 3901 S Logan St
Lansing, MI 48910
$11 ,668 21 unit price x 15 = $175,023 15
POLICE UNMARKED SEDAN
$10,777 70 Shaheen Chevrolet, Inc
56 00 Delivery Charge 3901 S Logan St
Lansing, MI 48910
$10,833 70 unit price x 5 = $54,168 50
POLICE EVIDENCE VAN
$11 ,772 18 Bill Snethkamp
56.00 Delivery Charge Chrysler/Plymouth
6131 S Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
$11 ,828 18 unit cost x 1 = $11 ,828 18
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the
said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same
is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price, as well as
for the additional reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3 04 140(d)(5) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#78-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Clerk dated January 15, 1987 , which indicates that
Jerald J Gottlieb, P 0 Box 273, Franklin, Michigan 48025
161, proprietor of Sheffield Estates Subdivision No 2, situated
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 9, has delivered final true
plats to the City Clerk and requested that said plat be presented
to Council for final approval , and the Council having received
a communication from the City Planning Commission dated January
14, 1987, wherein said Commission approves the final plat for
the said subdivision in its resolution 1-6-87, adopted on January
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13, 1987, and the Council having considered a report from the
City Engineer dated January 7, 1987 recommending approval of
the final plat of said subdivision, the preliminary plat of
which was approved by the Council in its resolution 983-85 adopted
on November 7, 1985, said preliminary plat having been recommended
for approval by the City Planning Commission on June 19, 1979
in its resolution 6-88-79, now, therefore, the Council does
hereby determine to grant its approval to the final plat of
Sheffield Estates No 2, located in the Northwest 1/4 of Section
9, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as submitted by
the proprietor thereof, which proprietor is also hereby required
to do all things necessary to obtain full compliance with the
Subdivision Control Act of Michigan of 1967, as amended, and
the Ordinances of the City of Livonia, and further, the City
Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#79-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Cable Television Commission dated January 13, 1987 , approved
by the Director of Community Resources and approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem wherein the Commission did in its resolution
74-87 recommend the purchase by MetroVision of certain equipment
listed in the attached for use in municipal public access for
a price not to exceed $21 ,444 00, the Council does hereby concur
in and approve of such action
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#80-87 RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section
5, Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia , and based
upon the appointment of the Mayor Pro Tem dated January 7 , 1987 ,
the Council does hereby consent to and confirm the reappointment
of Mr Louis Lekar, 34920 Beacon, Livonia, Michigan, to the
Board of Review for a term of three years expiring February
16, 1990, provided he takes the oath of office as required in
Section 2, Chapter X of the City Charter, to be administered
by the City Clerk
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it
was
#81-87 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law dated January 8, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached an
offer from Mayflower Development Incorporated to purchase certain
city-owned property located on the north side of Five Mile Road
at Shadyside, as amended by a letter received by the office
of the City Clerk on January 20, 1987, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Comrrittee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Bishop, Bennett
NAYS Feenstra, Taylor, McCann
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor,it
was
#82-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor dated January 13, 1987, which bears the
signature of the Finance Department and is approved for submission
by the Mayor Pro Tem, and in accordance with Chapter VIII , Section
6 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
determine to approve the following dates for the Board of Review
to conduct public hearings in 1987
FIRST SESSION
Tuesday March 3, 1987 9 00 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Wednesday March 4, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Friday March 6, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Saturday March 7, 1987 9 30 am- 2 00 pm
SECOND SESSION
Monday March 9, 1987 2 00 pm-8 00 pm
Tuesday March 10, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Wednesday March 11 , 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Friday March 13, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Saturday March 14, 1987 9 30 am- 2 00 pm
Monday March 16, 1987 2 00 pm-8 00 pm
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lbw Tuesday March 17, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Wednesday March 18, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 .30 pm-4 30 pm
Friday March 20, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Saturday March 21 , 1987 9 30 am- 2 00 pm
Monday March 23, 1987 2 00 pm-8 00 pm
Tuesday March 24, 1987 9.30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Wednesday March 25, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Friday March 27, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Saturday March 28, 1987 9 30 am- 2 00 pm
Monday March 30, 1987 2 00 pm-8 00 pm
Tuesday March 31 , 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Wednesday April 1 , 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Friday April 3, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm 1 30 pm-4 30 pm
Monday April 6, 1987 9 30 am-12 30 pm
in the Board of Review Conference Room of the Assessors Office
in the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
and such additional meetings as may be necessary for the purpose
of reviewing the assessment roll for the year 1987 and hearing
of taxpayers deeming themselves aggrieved by the said assessments
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate
imi of compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review
shall be $12 50 per hour and/or $120 00 maximum for the
Chairperson and $100 00 for other members
Pursuant to Public Act No 165, Public Acts of 1971 , we hereby
give notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers
supplied by Wayne County will be used to determine the State
Equalized Value (S E V ) for the year 1987
CLASS RATIO S E V FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Residential 47 49 1 0529*
Agricultural 47 49 1 0529*
Commercial 48 48 1 0314*
Industrial 48 05 1 0406*
Personal 50 00 1 000*
*Wayne County Factor Under Protest by the City of Livonia
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $3,000 00 from
the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account
101-247-904-000 with respect to additional printing expenses
required in sending out change of assessment notices, and the
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ils. Council does hereby authorize Uarco Inc , 27734 Franklin Road,
Southfield, Michigan 48034, to produce 1987 Assessment Notice
Mailer for the sum of $79 30 per thousand, and the Council does
hereby authorize the said item without competitive bidding for
the reasons indicated in the aforesaid comuunication, and such
action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth
in Section 3.04 140(0)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 14 (BOARD OF
REVIEW) TO TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk, and is the same as if word for word repeated herein
IN. Councilman Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the following
result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#83-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a comrunication from
the City Treasurer dated January 27 , 1987, regarding the
replacement of sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following
parcels in the following amounts
ibe 043 01 0006 000 124 00
043 01 0011 000 26 40
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043 01 0014 000 156 64
043 01 0017 000 85 60
043 01 0044 000 48 00
043 01 0054 000 256.00
043 01 0055 000 42 40
043 01 0059 000 154.40
043 01 0067 000 78 40
043 01 0074 000 75 77
043 01 0075 000 72 00
043 01 0093 000 40 80
043 01 0096 000 95 20
043 01 0100 000 155 20
043 01 0103 000 59 20
043 01 0105 000 81 60
043 01 0109 000 40.00
043 01 0111 000 43 50
043 01 0118 000 39.20
043 01 0123 000 92 80
043 01 0139 000 36 80
043 01 0143 000 52 00
043 01 0147 000 162 40
043 01 0149 000 28.80
043 01 0183 000 40 80
043 01 0197 000 40 00
043 01 0215 000 80.00
043 01 0222 000 73 60
043 01 0227 000 40 80
043 02 0005 000 40 00
043 02 0017 000 41 60
043 02 0027 000 40 00
060 01 0707 000 60 48
077 02 0075 000 80 00
$2,584 39
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution No 941-86
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
authorize installment payments in the number of three (3)
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
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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 City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 13, 1986 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 January 12, 1987, 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 placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over
existing roadway, 20'-22' wide (Alternate IV) on Osmus
between Norfolk and Pembroke, on Parker between Eight
Mile and Pembroke, and Norfolk, between Merriman and
Hubbard in the NE quarter of Section 3, 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
improvement as set forth in said statement dated October
13, 1986,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $193,864 59,
(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 and 100% of drainage ($43,742 19)
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and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($150,122.40) 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
Description of assessment district in the N W 1/4 of Section
3, T 1 S. , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the following property
009-99-0011-001 , 009-99-0011-002, 009-99-0012-002, 009-99-0012-003,
009-99-0013-001 , 009-99-0013-002, 009-99-0014-002, 009-99-0014-003,
009-99-0021-000, 009-99-0022-000, 009-99-0023-000, 009-99-0024-000,
009-99-0025-000, 009-99-0026-000, 009-99-0027-000, 009-99-0028-000,
009-99-0029-000, 009-99-0030-000, 009-99-0031-000, 009-99-0032-000,
009-99-0037-000, 009-99-0038-000, 009-99-0039-000, 009-99-0040-000,
009-99-0042-000, 009-99-0044-000, 009-99-0046-000, 009-99-0049-000,
009-99-0050-000, 009-99-0051-000, 009-99-0052-001, 009-99-0052-002,
009-99-0054-000, 009-99-0055-000, 009-99-0056-000, 009-99-0057-000,
009-99-0058-000, 009-99-0059-000, 009-99-0060-001 , 009-99-0060-002,
009-99-0061-000, 009-99-0062-000, 009-99-0063-000, 009-99-0064-000,
009-99-0065-000, 009-99-0066-000, 009-99-0067-000, 009-99-0068-001 ,
009-99-0068-002, 009-99-0069-000, 009-99-0070-000, 009-99-0071-000,
009-99-0072-000, 009-99-0073-000, 009-99-0074-000, 009-99-0075-000,
009-99-0076-000, 009-99-0077-00C , 009-99-0078-001 , 00°-99-0078-002,
009-99-0081-000, 009-99-0082-000, 009-99-00E3-000, 009-00-0084-000,
004-94-00E5-000, 009-99-0086-000, 009-94-009#5-001 , 009-99-0005-002
009-99-0097-003, 009-99-0097-004 , 009-99-009E-000, 009-99-0099-000,
009-99-0101-001 , 009_04-0101-002, 009-99-0102-00C 009-95-01C3-0C1
004-99-0103-0(2, 009-99-0103-005, 009-99-01(3-006, 009-99-C104-001 ,
009-99-0104-0' . 009-09-0107-000 , 004.99-010E-00C 0Cc-99-C1104-00
004-99#-0102-002, 005-99-0112-00C, 009-99-0113-00C and
004-99-0116-00C
(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
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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 as required by Section 3.08 110 of the said
Code
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop,
it was
184-87 RESOLVED, that the foregoing item be referred to the
next Regular meeting of the Council for further consideration
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
LThe President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#85-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit a report and recommendation with
regard to proper signage in the area of Osmus between Norfolk
and Pembroke, Parker between Eight Mile Road and Pembroke and
Norfolk between Merriman and Hubbard, and the Police Department
is hereby requested to give additional surveillance in the
aforesaid area , particularly with respect to truck traffic ,
and the Inspection Department is hereby requested to provide
additional surveillance in the area from Merriman to Farmington
and from Norfolk to Eight Mile Road with respect to truck traffic
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 13, 1986 on all matters
required by Section 3 08 060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
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as amended, and a first public hearing having been held thereon
on January 12, 1987, 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 placement of approximately a 28' wide full depth
asphalt pavement with mountable asphalt curbs
(Alternate III ) on Fairfield and Mayfield, south of
Six Mile Road, in the NW 1/4 of Section 15, 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
improvement as set forth in said statement dated October
13, 1986,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $380,590 58,
(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 and 100% of drainage ($115,738 58)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($264,852 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
iwo A special assessment district in the N W 1/4 of Section
15, T 1 S , R 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the property shown
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on the Special Assessment District Plan and 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 as required by Section 3 08 110 of the said
Code.
On a motion by Councilwoman McCotter, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
it was
#86-87 RESOLVED, that the foregoing item is hereby referred
to the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett
NAYS Feenstra, McCann
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala ,
it was
#87-87 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 13, 1986 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 January 12, 1987, after due notice as required by Section
3 08 070 of said Code, and after careful consideration having
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16. 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 placement of approximately 4" of asphalt over
existing roadway, 20'-22' wide on Loveland (Seven
Mile Road to Curtis, Woodring (Seven Mile to Clarita)
and Clarita (Shadyside to Mayfield) , in the NW 1/4
of Section 10, 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
improvement as set forth in said statement dated October
13, 1986,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $100,361 00,
(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 and 100% of drainage ($17,009 00)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said
public improvement amounting to 85% of paving
($83,352 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 the N W 1/4 of Section
10, T. 1 S , R 9 E. , City of Livonia , Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the property shown
on the Special Assessment District Plan and the Special
Assessment Roll
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(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 as required by Section 3 08 110 of the said
Code
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
imm AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#88-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated January 15, 1987,
approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to
the proposed donation of a new variable height stage to the
City of Livonia for use at the Eddie Edgar Arena from the Livonia
Anniversary Comrittee, Inc , the Council does hereby take this
means to indicate that they would accept the proposed donation
in the manner and form herein submitted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#89-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated January 9, 1987, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 1163-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated December 22, 1986, executed by Gary Bireta
and Sandra Suarez, his wife, conveying to the City certain
property described as follows
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Lot 4 and South 6 feet of Lot 3, 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
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
L was
#90-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated December 15, 1986 which sets
forth its Resolution 12-314-86 adopted on December 9, 1986 with
regard to Petition 85-9-1-25 submitted by FCA Senior Citizens
Housing Corporation for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Farmington Road between Pickford and Curtis
Avenues in the NW 1/4 of Section 10 from R-1 to P S , the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter
on January 13, 1986, pursuant to CR 1029-85, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Comnission
and the said Petition 85-9-1-25 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change
herein approved and to furnish the same to the Department of
Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution, and the Council
does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution 23-87 so as
to delete Paragraph (1 ) of same
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, Bishop, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS None.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
#91-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby amend and revise
Council Resolution 1156-86 adopted on December 8, 1986 so as
to provide that the reduction therein shall be in the amount
of $2,000 00 cash, in lieu of $9,000 00 of which $3,000 00 shall
be in cash
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, McCotter, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: Feenstra, Bishop
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#92-87 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 475-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not appear
on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
193-87 WHEREAS, Wayne County has been facing a jail overcrowding
dilemna for the past twelve weeks, and
WHEREAS, the overcrowding has forced prisoners to be held in
the local lockup, in the 36th District Court or to be released,
and
WHEREAS, Sheriff Robert A Ficano has announced a proposal to
triple bunk the new Wayne County jail which proposal would add
approximately 500 beds to the Wayne County system and provide
immediate relief for the current crisis, and
WHEREAS, the Michigan Corrections Comrission has the ability
to grant a waiver, permitting Wayne County to triple bunk,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does endorse
and support this concept and the Corrections Comiission is hereby
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requested to give favorable consideration to the Sheriff' s
proposal ; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Corrections Comrission,
Mason Building, 530 W Allegan, P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, Michigan
48909.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra, Taylor, Bennett, McCann
NAYS: McCotter, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
194-87 RESOLVED, that having considered a report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated January 26,
1987 submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 578-86 in connection
with letters from Merrill D. Thomas and Helen M. Thomas, 31709
West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, dated May 21 , 1986, and a letter
from Charles F Walker, 9615 Berwick, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
received by the office of the City Clerk on May 28, 1986, and
a letter from Mr. Dennis Witte, 31705 West Chicago, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, dated May 6, 1986, all of which are submitted
in opposition to the use of Community Development Block Grant
Funds for the rehabilitation of, and thereafter the rental as
low income housing of the home located at 31736 West Chicago,
Livonia, Michigan 48150 and having also considered a letter
from James E Mies, 9612 Berwick, Livonia, MI 48154 dated January
27, 1987, the Council does hereby determine as follows
1 To authorize the Department of Law to obtain an appraisal
of the property at 31736 West Chicago and for this purpose
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $300 00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account,
2 To refer to the Department of Law for a report and
recommendation the question of whether the City can
place restrictions on the sale of this property to require
a prospective purchaser to rehabilitate the house on
this property,
3 To direct the Public Service Division to remove a tree
Lon this property, and
4 To refer to the Engineering/Building Department for
a report and recommendation the possible demolition
of the garage on the property
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On a motion by Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, this 1 ,096th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was adjourned at 9.50 P.M. , January 28, 1987
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Robert F. Nash, City Clerk
lis