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lap MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SEVENTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 9, 1986, the above meeting was held at the City Hall , 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan and was called to order by the President of the Council
at 8:05 P.M. Councilman Bennett delivered the invocation. Roll was called with
the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Joan McCotter, Fernon P. Feenstra, Robert
E. McCann, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett and Ron Ochala; absent -- none.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Cathryn
Kerby White, Assistant City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; John Nagy,
Planning Director; H. Shane, Assistant Planning Director, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer;
Russell A. Gronevelt, Director of Public Works, Marilyn Kazmer, Director of Legislative
Affairs; Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, Barney Knorf, Fire Chief;
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Patricia Smith, Traffic Commission and Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor.
By Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#325-86 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,076th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held March 26, 1986, are
hereby approved.
A communication from the City Attorney, dated March 17, 1986, re Application
of Protest Petition to Amendment of Zoning Map was received and filed for the
information of the Council .
A communication from the Mayor, dated March 19, 1986, re Annual Report from
Wayne Oakland Library Federation (WOLF) was received and filed for the information
of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
Imo unanimously adopted, it was
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#326-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated March 17,
1986, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid
of Burke Equipment Company, 36000 Mound Road, Sterling Heights,
Michigan 48077, for supplying the Public Service Division (Road
Maintenance Section) with four (4) Trailer-Mounted Leaf Loaders
for a net price of $54,396.00, based on a total price of $58,396.00
less trade-ins of $4000.00, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received and meets specifications, further, the Council
does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $54,396.00 from the Refuse Fund of the Unexpended Fund
Balance Account for this purpose.
#327-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 5, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Micro-Image
Systems, Inc. , 17337 Lahser Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219, for
the microfilming of Police Department Records at the unit prices
bid, as set forth in the aforesaid communication, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications.
#328-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Imo Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 14, 1986,
and the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated
March 14, 1986, in connection therewith, the Council does hereby
approve of the request from L & R Super Market, Inc. , for transfer
of ownership of 1985 SDM License from Chatham Super Markets,
Inc. , for a business located at 31300 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
#329-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer, dated March 17, 1986, with regard to the
proposed cancellation of certain 1979 personal property taxes,
the Council does hereby authorize the City Treasurer to petition
the Circuit Court for the County of Wayne to cancel the said
1979 personal property taxes in accordance with the provisions
of State Statute, and the Department of Law is hereby requested
to institute the aforesaid litigation in the wanner and form
herein authorized.
#330-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an
interim statement for services rendered through February 14,
1986 in the case of Grant/Capizzi v City of Livonia, in the amount
of $2379.00, the Council does hereby approve and authorize the
payment of same in the manner and form herein submitted.
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#331-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1986,
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an
interim statement for services rendered through February 14,
1986 in the case of Grant/Capizzi v City of Livonia, in the amount
of $2379.00, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance
and Insurance Committee for its information.
#332-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Co-Chair of Walk for Mankind, dated February 18, 1986, wherein
a request is submitted for approval to use the W.W. Edgar Ice
Arena on Saturday, May 17, 1986, as well as a request for a waiver
of fees for services rendered by police reserves, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the use of the Eddie Edgar
Ice Arena free of charge in the manner and form herein requested;
and the Mayor is hereby requested to submit his report and
recommendation with respect to the request for a waiver of fees
and costs with regard to the services of the Police Reserves.
#333-86 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Robert L.
Recchia, Treasurer, GFV Communications, Inc. (Valassis Printing
Co. ), 35955 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
February 20, 1986, covering machinery and equipment to be located
lbw within City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 33;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA
THAT IT DETERMINES AS FOLLOWS:
1 . The City Clerk shall provide copies of the said Application
to the legislative bodies of the governmental units
deriving property taxes from the property which will
be affected, as required by Act 198, P.A. 1974, as amended.
2. The City Clerk shall contact each of the affected taxing
units and, (i ) indicate the Council 's interest in this
matter, and (ii) assist these taxing units in collecting
such information as may be necessary to determine their
respective opinions on this Application and, (iii ) advise
the said taxing units of this Council 's desire to hold
a hearing on this Application on Wednesday, May 14, 1986,
at 8:00 p.m. , at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Wednesday, May 14, 1986, at 8:00
p.m. at the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, as the date, time and place for
conducting a public hearing on said Application.
#334-86 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan
of 1921 , as amended, the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCLA
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125.584), as well as Article XXIII of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, the Council
does hereby determine that a public hearing will take place before
the City Council of the City of Livonia on Wednesday, May 14,
1986, at 8:00 p.m. , at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1 . Petition 86-2-1-5, submitted by Milton and Patricia
Vingsness, for a change of zoning of property located
on the east side of Eckles Road, north of Schoolcraft
Road, in Section 19, from R-1 to C-2, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 3-61-86 having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-2-1-5 be approved;
2. Petition 86-2-1-6, submitted by Robert K. Seymour for
James Martin, for a change of zoning of property located
on the east side of Farmington Road, south of Eight Mile
Road, in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 3 from R3-A to
C-2, the City Planning Commission in its resolution 3-62-86
having recommended to the City Council that Petition
86-2-1-6 be approved as amended to rezone the property
from R-3A to P;
3. Petition 86-1-1-4, submitted by Kenneth R. Hale for Jack
Shenkman, for a change of zoning of property located
on the north side of Seven Mile Road, east of Newburgh
Road, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5 from RUFC to
R-8, the City Planning Commission having recommended
to the City Council that Petition 86-1-1-4 be denied;
Further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
fifteen (15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public
hearing, cause to have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or
a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, as
well as to, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public
hearing, cause to have notice to be given by registered mail
to each public utility company and to each railroad company owning
or operating any public utility or railroad within the districts
or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#335-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 2,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 277-86, in
connection with a communication from the City Engineer, dated
March 6, 1986, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to the matter of the permit application submitted by Detroit
Edison Company for the placement (and replacement) of poles and
overhead wiring along the Newburgh Road, Five Mile Road and
Haggerty Road corridors with respect to establishing a new 13.2
KV Class "A" substation on the west side of Haggerty Road north
of Six Mile Road, the Council does hereby approve and authorize
the issuance of the said permit application in the manner and
form herein submitted, and the Engineering and Building Department
is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#336-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 2,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 90-86, in connection
with a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated
November 4, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 10-227-85 adopted
on October 29, 1985 with regard to Petition 85-9-1-25 submitted
by FCA Senior Citizens' Housing Corporation for a change of zoning
of property located on the east side of Farmington Road between
Pickford and Curtis in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 10 from R-1
to P.S. , and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on January 13, 1986, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1029-85, the Council does hereby refer this item back
to the City Planning Commission for a further report and
recommendation with respect to alternative and appropriate viable
uses for the subject property.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#337-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 2,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 590-85, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-113-85
adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Application
#1780A, submitted by Seafood Bay, requesting approval to erect
a wall sign on property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road between Middlebelt and Parkville in Section 1 , the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action with respect
to this item.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
it was
#338-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 2,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 987-85, in
connection with the report and recommendation of the Department
of Law, dated October 14, 1985, approved by the City Assessor,
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 738-85, with regard
to the proposed disposition of certain City-owned property located
at 31736 West Chicago, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby
authorize and approve the rehabilitation of the subject property
with Community Development Block Grant Funds for the purpose
thereafter of renting the same to low income residents.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala, McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND (Petition 85-9-3-7)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
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effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 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 85-11-1-35)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Taylor gave first readifig to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONI-A 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 85-8-1-21 )
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The
above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting
of the Council .
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO CONSUMERS POWER
COMPANY, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, THE
RIGHT, POWER AND AUTHORITY TO LAY, MAINTAIN
16. AND OPERATE GAS MAINS, PIPES AND SERVICES
ON, ALONG, ACROSS AND UNDER THE HIGHWAYS,
STREETS, ALLEYS, BRIDGES AND OTHER PUBLIC
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PLACES, AND TO DO A LOCAL GAS BUSINESS IN
LI' THE CITY OF LIVONIA, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN.
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 .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 10, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the Fire Department to contact interested architectural firms
concerning the preparation of appropriate studies for a proposed
new fire station site and thereafter submit a report and
recommendation to Council for its consideration.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala,
lbw it was
#339-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated March 10, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
the Fire Department to obtain proposals from interested
architectural firms concerning the development and construction
of a proposed new fire station, which proposals shall thereafter
be submitted to the Council for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the substitute resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the substitute resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#340-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Ronald
R. Feazel , Vice President, TRJ/BOR-CA, Inc. , 44702 Trinity Drive,
Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48044, dated March 13, 1986, wherein it
is indicated that TRJ/BOR-CA, Inc. intends to transfer facilities
from 30952 Industrial Road, Livonia, Michigan, to Clinton Township,
and it further indicates that said Company desires to obtain
a 1974 PA 198 Exemption for the Clinton Township facility, the
Council does hereby consent to the granting of the said Certificate
in the manner and form requested; and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#341-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 13, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Hans C. Hansen, 18340
Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does hereby find that the proposed division and
combination of Tax Item Nos. 46 046 01 0002 000 (12D2) and 46
046 01 0003 000 (12D3) would not be contrary to the spirit and
purpose of the aforesaid ordinance, and does, accordingly, approve
of dividing and combining the same into two parcels, the legal
descriptions of which shall read as follows:
ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION
Lot 2 and 3, "Thomas F. O'Connor's Middlebelt Sub. ", of part
of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now City), Wayne County, Michigan.
Recorded in Liber 68 of Plats on Page 96, Wayne County Records.
Parcel "A" - Part of Lots 2 and 3 described as beginning at the
Southwesterly corner of Lot 3 and proceeding thence along the
Westerly line of Lots 3 and 2, North 00°10'30" 156.00 feet to
the Northwesterly corner of Lot 2, thence along the Northerly
line of Lot 2, North 83°02'09" East 512.73 feet; thence South
08°24'37" East 106.87 feet; thence along the Southerly line of
Lot 3, South 68°47'00" West 312.35 feet, thence continuing along
the Southerly line of Lot 3, North 89°51 '20" West 233.40 feet
to the point of beginning. Subject to all easements and
restrictions of record. Being a part of "Thomas F. O'Conner's
Middlebelt Sub" of part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now
City), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 68 of plats
on page 96, Wayne County Records.
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Parcel "B" - Part of Lots 2 and 3 described as beginning at the
Southeasterly corner of Lot 3 and proceeding thence along the
Southerly line of Lot 3 South 68°47'00" West 150.00 feet thence
North 08°24'37" West 106.87 feet to a point on the Northerly
line of Lot 2; thence along the Northerly line of Lot 2; North
83°02'09" East 150.00 feet to the Northeasterly corner of Lot 2;
thence along the Easterly line of Lots 2 and 3, along a curve
concave to the East, radius of 700.00 feet, whose chord bears
South 05°23'27" East 69.93 feet, an arc distance of 70.00 feet
to the point of beginning. Subject to all easements and
restrictions of record. Being a part of "Thomas F. O'Connor's
Middlebelt Sub. ", of part of the South 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4
of Section 12, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, Livonia Township (now
City), Wayne County, Michigan. Recorded in Liber 68 of plats
on Page 96, Wayne County Records.
as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which
is made a part hereof by reference, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be
recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
1342-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated March 13, 1986, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Giacomo Zugaro, 18450
Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and in accordance with the
provisions of 1967 PA 288, as amended, as well as Section 18.46
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Livonia Zoning Ordinance,
the Council does hereby determine to deny the request for dividing
Tax Item No. 46 042 99 0047 002 (11U2B1B) into two parcels since
the same would be in violation of the City's Zoning Ordinance
and Law.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann.
NAYS: Ochala, Taylor, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted
On a motion by Councilman Ochala, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
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#343-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated March 18, 1986, regarding system support and
administration of the City's data processing center, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#344-86 RESOLVED, that Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 West
Maple Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Windridge Village Subdivision No. 5 in the West
1/2 of Section 4, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
February 20, 1979 (revised), and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on August 7, 1979; and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that
department dated March 11 , 1986; therefore, the City Council
does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following
conditions:
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters 16.04
through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works
and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department; all such improvements to be constructed,
installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two
(2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing
this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null ,
void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final
approval of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily and
completely installed until there is filed with the City Council
the certificate as provided in Section 16.24.370 of the said
Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
Imo (4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on
the approved development plans,
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iLm (5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there
has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute,
the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor
may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond,
certified check, cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or
other financial assurance in such form as may be approved by
the Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation
of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor
within the prescribed period; that in the event the proprietor
elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $ 1 ,519,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00
shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond $ 86,000.00, of which at least $8,600.00
shall be in cash.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 13,000.00, of which at least $2,500.00
shall be in cash.
D. Entrance Markers - Landscaping $ 15,000.00, of which at least $2,000.00
(Eight Mile Road) shall be in cash.
E. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 4,380.00, (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $88,339.00.
In accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, distribution lines
for telephone and electric services are to be placed underground and ornamental
street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
lbw and unanimously adopted, it was
1345-86 RESOLVED, that Biltmore Properties Company, 2900 West
Maple Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, having requested the City Council
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to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following
subdivision: Windridge Village Subdivision No. 6 in the West
1/2 of Section 4, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
February 20, 1979 (revised); and it further appearing that
tentative approval of such preliminary plat was given by the
City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public hearing
on August 7, 1979; and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that
department dated March 12, 1986; therefore, the City Council
does hereby approve of the said preliminary plat on the following
conditions:
(1 ) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the
provisions of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including
the Subdivision Control Ordinance, being Title 16, Chapters 16.04
through 16.24 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended;
the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission; the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works
and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved
by such department; all such improvements to be constructed,
installed, accomplished and completed within a period of two
(2) years from the effective date of this resolution; failing
this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null ,
void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner
provided in the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final
approval of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements
shall not be considered as having been satisfactorily and
completely installed until there is filed with the City Council
the certificate as provided in Section 16.24.370 of the said
Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period
of time and in the prescribed manner, all improvements required
to the extent required by the City of Livonia and as shown on
the approved development plans,
(5) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the
City Planning Commission as evidence that such plat is in
compliance with existing Subdivision Regulations;
(6) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City
Council within two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; the City Council shall approve final plats of the
aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in substantial conformity
with the proposed plat as approved herein, and provided there
has been compliance with all other requirements of State Statute,
the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
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(7) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor
may file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, cash
bond, certified check, irrevocable letter of credit, or other
financial assurance in such form as may be approved by the
Department of Law guaranteeing the satisfactory installation
of all such improvements, utilities and grading by the proprietor
within the prescribed period, that in the event the proprietor
elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be
in the following amounts:
A. General Improvement Bond $ 531 ,000.00, of which at least $10,000.00
shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond $ 38,000.00, of which at least $4,000.00
shall be in cash.
C. Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond $ 7,000.00, of which at least $2,000.00
shall be in cash.
D. Landscaping (Adjacent to
Laurel Road) $ 5,000.00, of which at least $2,000.00
shall be in cash.
E. Monuments and Lot Markers $ 1 ,735.00, (all cash)
and require cash payments in the total amount of $34,732.00.
In accordance with the recommendation of the City Engineer, distribution lines
for telephone and electric services are to be placed underground and ornamental
street lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#346-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Department of Law, dated March 13, 1986,
approved by the Director of Finance and the City Engineer, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 177-86, in connection with a communication from the
City Treasurer, dated February 11 , 1986, with regard to the action
taken in Council Resolution 27-86 in connection with the
disposition of surplus S.A.D. funds, the Council does hereby
request that the City Treasurer submit an annual report to the
City Council with regard to such surplus funds which are on deposit
with the City as a result of special assessments and have been
lbw on deposit for six (6) years or more and which do not appear
to be refundable and should therefore be authorized for transfer
into the General Fund; further, the Council does hereby take
this means to indicate that such funds as may become available
from this process shall be earmarked and limited for road
improvement projects only.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#347-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated March 26, 1986, which transmits
its resolution 3-75-86 adopted on March 18, 1986, with regard
to Petition 86-2-8-8 submitted by Fred J. Armour, requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
a multi-family development on the south side of Eight Mile Road
between Farmington and Gill Roads in Section 4, pursuant to the
provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Committee
of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#348-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering and Building Department and the Planning Department
submit their respective reports and recommendations with respect
to the level of the 100 year flood that occurred in 1981 and
the status of obstructions that exist in the flood plain area
of the Tarabusi Creek south of Eight mile Road.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ochala, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#349-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering and Building Department submit its report and
recommendation with respect to stream conditions, flood potentials,
bank protections, stream configuration and/or relocation of the
Tarabusi Creek South of Eight Mile Road.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Ochala, it
was
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated January 15, 1986 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08.060 and 3.08.140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on March 26, 1986, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant
to Section 3.08.080 of said Code.
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(1 ) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of 100 watt high pressure sodium luminaries
(gold/orange glow) mounted on 30' high davitt poles,
with underground wiring, on Hillcrest between Seven
Mile and Pickford, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement; and 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 the improvement
as set forth in said statement dated January 15, 1986,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be
paid by special assessment upon the property especially
benefited;
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to
said statement;
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied, as follows:
Lots 1 through 8a, both inclusive, lots 309 through
344, both inclusive, of Beverly Gardens Subdivision,
lots 1 through 15, both inclusive, of Hillcrest Avenue
Subdivision and Bureau of Taxation parcels No. 11H1a;
11H1b, H2a, 11H2b; 11H3a and 11H3b.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council 's determination
on said statement as prepared by the City Engineer,
dated January 15, 1986; and
(8) that upon 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, 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 pursuant to Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Ochala, Feenstra.
NAYS: Bennett, McCotter, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
lb. The President declared the resolution denied.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
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unanimously adopted, it was
#350-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated January 15, 1986 on all matters
required by Sections 3.08.060 and 3.08.140 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having
been held thereon on March 26, 1986, after due notice as required
by Section 3.08.070 of said Code, and careful consideration having
been given to all such matters, with respect to the proposed
installation of ornamental street lights with underground wiring
on Hillcrest Avenue, South of Seven Mile Road, the Council does
hereby determine to proceed no further with the special assessment
proceeding heretofore commenced for the proposed improvement.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#351-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 266 for the proposed street improvement of Fairlane Avenue
(Five Mile to Lyndon) consisting of placing approximately 4"
of asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) in the City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions
of the City Charter and Title 3, Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having
been held thereon on Wednesday, March 26, 1986, at 7:00 P.M. ,
at 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 said street improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment
District No. 266; 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 February 5, 1986, in the amount of $46,793.81 ,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 266 is hereby approved
and confirmed in all respects.
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(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 one percent (1%) above the average
rate of interest 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 installments shall be due and payable December
1 , 1987, 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
iie 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 , 1986,
pay the whole or any part of the assessment without
interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987
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 sixty
(60) days after December 1 , 1986, 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
all unpaid installments; and
thow (6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of
the paving costs in the amount of $8,257.73 and 100%
of the drainage costs in the amount of $19,777.94,
for a total amount of $28,035.67.
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tm, A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#352-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 267 for the proposed street improvement of Rougeway (Six
Mile to Inkster) and Whitcomb (Rougeway to Inkster) consisting
of placing approximately 4" of asphalt on the existing roadway
(Alternate IV) in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 3,
Chapter 8 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public
hearing thereafter having been held thereon on Wednesday, March
26, 1986, at 7:00 P.M. , at 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 said street improvement to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 267, and
Imo
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 February 5, 1986, in the amount of $55,795.10,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 267 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
Imw 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
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two is not more than one percent (1%) above the average
rate of interest 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 installments shall be due and payable December
1 , 1987, 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 , 1986,
pay the whole or any part of the assessment without
interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987
low 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 sixty
(60) days after December 1 , 1986, 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
all unpaid installments; and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of
the paving costs in the amount of $9,846.19 and 100%
of the drainage costs in the amount of $2,413.23, for
a total amount of $12,259.42.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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two On a motion by Councilman Feenstra seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#353-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 268 for the proposed street improvement of Bassett Drive
(North of Ann Arbor Trail ) consisting of placing approximately
4" of asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) 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, March 31 , 1986, at 7:00 P.M. , at
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 said street
improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District
No. 268; 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 February 5, 1986, in the amount of $20,778.55,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 268 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 one percent (1%) above the average
rate of interest 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
low be reduced so that each installment shall be above
and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The
first installments shall be due and payable December
1 , 1987, and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
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Iww (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 , 1986,
pay the whole or any part of the assessment without
interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987
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 sixty
(60) days after December 1 , 1986, 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
lbw 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
all unpaid installments; and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of
the paving costs in the amount of $3,666.80.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#354-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation with
respect to the question of whether or not "No Parking" and/or
lbw "No Standing" signs should be installed at the North end of Bassett
Drive, North of Ann Arbor Trail .
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#355-86 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 269 for the proposed street improvement of Grantland Avenue
(West of Newburgh) consisting of placing approximately 4" of
asphalt on the existing roadway (Alternate IV) 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, March 31 , 1986, at 7:00 P.M. , at
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 said street
improvement to be constructed in Special Assessment District
No. 269; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered
all objections made to said assessments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
165 (1 ) The City Council does hereby determine that the
assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll
dated February 5, 1986, in the amount of $40,372.33,
are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be
derived by construction of improvements proposed in
said district, in accordance with the plans of the
City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 269 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 one percent (1%) above the average
rate of interest 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
lbw and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The
first installments shall be due and payable December
1 , 1987, and subsequent installments on December 1st
of succeeding years;
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(4) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 3.08.130 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk
shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment
roll , and the said assessment roll shall then be
immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall
then publish notice as is required by Section 3.08.190
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and
mail assessment statements to the respective property
owners assessed in the manner and substance as provided
by said Section 3.08.190. Any property owner assessed
may, within sixty (60) days from December 1 , 1986,
pay the whole or any part of the assessment without
interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1987
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 sixty
(60) days after December 1 , 1986, 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
all unpaid installments; and
(6) The City Council does hereby determine to pay 15% of
the paving costs in the amount of $7,124.53.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1356-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Engineering and Building Department submit its report and
recommendation with respect to the feasibility of extending the
length of the barricade which exists at the end of Grantland
tow Avenue, West of Newburgh.
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On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1357-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby rescind and repeal
Council Resolution 1107-85 adopted on December 18, 1985, with
respect to the S.A.D. Street Improvement project proposed for
Lathers Avenue.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
1358-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated October 14, 1985 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 December 16, 1985, 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
a 28' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with mountable
asphalt curbs (Alternate III) on Lathers Avenue, North
of Seven Mile, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1 , 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 14, 1985;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $156,871 .65;
(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 hereafter 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 ($17,493.25) and 100% of drainage
Iry ($40,250.00) and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to 85%
of paving ($99,128.40) shall be borne and paid by special
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160 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 S.E. 1/4 of Section
1 , T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following property•
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 665a1 ; BB6a1 ; B66a2;
BB7a; BB8a; 669a; BB10a; BB11a, 6612a1 ; BB12a2, BB13a1 ;
B613a2; BB14a; B615a; B616a; BB17a; 6618a; 6B19a; 6620a,
BB21a; BB22a; B623a and 6624a1 , 6625a.
(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 .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
low was
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iim #359-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated February 19, 1986,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Holloway Construction Company, 29250
Wixom Road, Box 347, Wixom, Michigan 48096, for the 1986 Street
Paving Program for the estimated total cost of $186,730.11 , based
upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed
in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated
cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item; provided, however, that the improvement of Lathers,
North of Seven Mile Road, is hereby deleted from this contract;
further, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $186,730.11 from the 7.9 Million
Dollar 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 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#360-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
March 27, 1986, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated March 11 , 1986, executed by Linda
K. Olshaysky, Treasurer, Robert C. Piasecki, Trustee, of
Bethany Bible Church, a Michigan Corporation, for:
The west 6 feet of lots 6, 7, 8 and 9 of Orr Subdivision,
part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 21 , T. 1 S, R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
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the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia
accept the aforesaid Grant of Easement 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 Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#361-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated March 17, 1986, approved
by the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept a cash donation in the amount of $199.74 from
Project Concern, Inc. , the purpose of which is to fund the
program's Project Impact classes and help support Outreach
Services, and for this purpose the Council does hereby increase
Sundry Income Account #101-000-698.000 and Community Resources
Budget Account #101-891-886.140 each in the amount of $199.74.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
itio unanimously adopted, it was
#362-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated March
12, 1986, submitted by certain residents on Loveland, between
Seven Mile Road and Curtis, requesting the improvement of Loveland
in this area, as well as the unpaved sections east and west of
Loveland on Clarita, the Council does hereby refer this item
to the City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#363-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated February
25, 1986, from Gordon W. St. John,President, The St. John Agency,
1386 East Jefferson, Detroit, Michigan 48207, to which is attached
a petition from certain residents on Curtis, requesting the
improvement of Curtis Road, West of Merriman Road and ending
at Rotary Park, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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ims #364-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition dated March
25, 1986, submitted by certain residents on Woodring between
Seven Mile Road and Clarita requesting the improvement of Woodring
in this area, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
City Engineer for his report and recommendation.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#365-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated April 9, 1986, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved
for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a letter from
Donald A. DiComo, Architect and Construction Manager for the
Civic Center Library, dated April 7, 1986, and a letter from
Woodlove Construction, Inc. , dated April 3, 1986, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of Woodlove Construction, Inc. , 11000
West McNichols, Suite 302, Detroit, Michigan 48221 , in the amount
of $347,800.00 for Earthwork Operations (Plan II) at the Civic
Center Library site, with the provision that all work be started
within 10 days of the contract date and completed within 70 days
thereafter, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
for this item and meets all specifications; and the City Engineer
is hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work
as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute a contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $347,800.00 from the Library Building
Construction Fund Account (#471-000-975) for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Ochala.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#366-86 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated March 31 , 1986, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 152-86, transmitting for Council acceptance
a warranty deed dated March 27, 1986 from Meldon G. Bucher and
Betty E. Bucher, his wife, conveying to the City certain property
described as follows:
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im. That part of Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, described as beginning at South 1/4 corner
of Section 5 and proceeding thence North 89 degrees 14
minutes 30 seconds West along the South section line 292.46
feet; thence North 0 degrees 14 minutes East 471 feet,
thence South 89 degrees 14 minutes 30 seconds East 292.46
feet to a point in the North and South 1/4 Section line
of said Section, thence South 0 degrees 14 minutes West
along the North and South 1/4 Section line 471 .0 feet to
the Point of Beginning, except the South sixty (60) feet
thereof.
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#367-86 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 McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#368-86 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the
City Clerk a statement dated January 30, 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 April 7, 1986, 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
the placement of 4" of asphalt on existing roadway
to a width of approximately 20' to 22' (Alternate IV)
on Terrence, Sunnydale and Foch, in the E. 1/2 of Section
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13, 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 January 30, 1986;
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $154,159.05;
(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 hereafter established;
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 64' - Parcel 13e4b ($768.00), 15% of paving
(622,209.61 ) and 100% of drainage ($6,095.00) and that
the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to 84.4% of paving (6125,086.44)
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
lbw to be derived therefrom.
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together
with interest thereon on the unpaid balance;
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land
and premises upon which special assessments shall be
levied as follows:
A special assessment district in Section 13, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the following property:
Lots 167 through 207, both inclusive, of Park Woods
Subdivision
and
Lots 1 through 34, both inclusive, 35a; 36a; 37a; 36b2;
37b, 38a; 38b1 ; P2a1 ; 81 , 38b2; 39b2; P2b2, 40 through
71 , both inclusive,
and
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 13R29a, 13R30a, 13R31a,
13R32a; 33alal , 13R33ala2, 13R33B1a1 , 13R33B1b1 ,
13R33b1b2b;34A1 , 13R35A, 13R36Ala, 13R8lala, 13R81a2.
(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
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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 .
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, it was
1369-86 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation with
regard to the matter of the proposed installation of stop signs
at the inter section of Foch and Sunnydale.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#370-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 7,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 266-86, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated December 16, 1985, which sets forth its resolution 12-257-85
adopted on December 10, 1985 with regard to petition 85-11-1-34,
submitted by Angelo D'Orazio for a change of zoning on property
located on the Southwest corner of Seven Mile Road and Stamford
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9 from R-3 and P.S. to C-2, and
the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to
this matter on February 24, 1986, pursuant to Council Resolution
30-86, the Council does hereby concur in part in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 85-11-1-34 is
ift. hereby approved and granted, as modified, so as to provide for
the rezoning of the subject property from R-3 and P.S. to C-1
(and not C-2); and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause
the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating
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to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and
to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
16 of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was called on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ochala, McCotter, Feenstra, McCann, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#371-86 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 23.O1a of the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance, No. 543, as amended, the Council does hereby
request that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing
and thereafter submit its report and recommendation with respect
to the question of rezoning the balance of the property which
is located on Seven Mile Road, between Stamford and Whitby, from
R-3 to PS.
ift. On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
072-86 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated April 7,
1986, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 258-86, in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission,
dated January 15, 1986, which transmits its resolution 1-9-86
adopted on January 7, 1986, with regard to Petition 85-9-8-20
submitted by James Blain requesting site plan approval in
connection with a proposal to construct a one-story office building
on the South side of Six Mile between Quakertown Lane and Haggerty
in Section 18, pursuant to the provisions set forth in Section
18.47 of Ordinance 543, as amended, and the petitioner having
submitted a revised site plan dated April 9, 1986, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 85-9-8-20 is hereby approved and granted, based
upon the aforesaid revised site plan as well as the conditions
set forth by the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission and conditioned further upon the proposed use providing
for the internal storage of refuse.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman McCotter,
and unanimously adopted, this 1077th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:40 P.M. , April 9, 1986.
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Robert F. Nash, Cit,) Clerk