HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-05-22 21656
iwiMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND FIFTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 22, 1985, 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 approximately 8:00 p.m. Councilman Feenstra delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Fernon P. Feenstra,
Alice Gundersen, Gerald Taylor, Robert D. Bennett, Peter A. Ventura and Robert
E. McCann. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk;
Harry Tatigian, City Attorney, Joan Duggan, Executive Assistant to the Mayor; John
Nagy, Planning Director; Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Robert Smith, Chief
Librarian; Marilyn Kazmer, Director of the Department of Legislative Affairs,
Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks
and Recreation; David Katz, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor; Jeanne Treff,
Program Supervisor of Cable Television, Lowell Peterson of the Cable Commission
and Jeanne Hildebrandt of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#394-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,054rd Regular
Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 8,
1985, are hereby approved.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#395-85 WHEREAS, some businesses are essential to the economic
Igo vitality of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce cited John
Alimand of Alimand Associates, Inc. as the outstanding Small
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imp Businessman of the Year in the commercial/manufacturing category,
and
WHEREAS, Allmand Associates, Inc. was destroyed by
fire in 1980 and has since risen from its ashes, and
WHEREAS, Allmand Associates, Inc. now employs 138
employees and has initiated an apprentice and training program
for wood model makers and tool makers, and
WHEREAS, they have been approved by the Michigan
Department of Education and the Veterans Administration for
on-the-job training programs, and
WHEREAS, the customers, the employees, and the City
of Livonia have and continue to benefit directly from the
initiative and commitment of John Allmand to his business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of
the City of Livonia does take this means to commend John Allmand
for his recognition by the Chamber of Commerce and joins with
the Chamber in wishing him continued success in the future.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#396-85 WHEREAS, some businesses are essential to the economic
vitality of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce cited John
Del Signore, owner of Fonte D'Amore, as the outstanding Small
Businessman of the Year in the retail category, and
WHEREAS, the Fonte D'Amore is recognized as being
one of the best Italian restaurants in the Metropolitan Detroit
Area, and
WHEREAS, John Del Signore brings great credit not
only to his family and his industry, but he also brings credit
to all Italian-Americans, and
WHEREAS, he also serves his community through
involvement with the Knights of Columbus, Italian-American
Club, Madonna College President's Cabinet, Catholic Central 's
Dad's Club, and the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon,
and
WHEREAS, the customers, the employees, and the City
of Livonia have and continue to benefit directly from the
Imo initiative and commitment of John Del Signore to his business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of
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lim the City of Livonia does take this means to commend John Del
Signore for his recognition by the Chamber of Commerce and
joins with the Chamber in wishing him continued success in
the future.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#397-85 WHEREAS, some businesses are essential to the economic
vitality of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, the Livonia Chamber of Commerce cited Frank
Hand, owner of Frank Hand Insurance Agency, as the outstanding
Small Businessman of the Year in the professional category,
and
WHEREAS, the Frank Hand Insurance Agency has grown
from one employee in 1973 to nine full time and three part
time employees in 1985, and
WHEREAS, the Frank Hand Insurance Agency is a leader
in developing new marketing techniques in all areas of insurance
including workers compensation, and
WHEREAS, Frank Hand has served his community as
President of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce, the Western
Suburban Council of Chambers, Livonia Rotary, the Livonia
Planning Commission, and the Economic Development Corporation,
and
WHEREAS, the customers, the employees, and the City
of Livonia have and continue to benefit directly from the
initiative and commitment of Frank Hand to his business,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of
the City of Livonia does take this means to commend Frank Hand
for his recognition by the Chamber of Commerce and joins with
the Chamber in wishing him continued success in the future.
At the direction of the President, Item No. 2 was removed from the Consent
Agenda.
The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor, and seconded
by Councilman Feenstra:
#398-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Livonia Wood Carvers dated May 1 , 1985 wherein a request is
submitted for a waiver of the requirement of a transient
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merchant's license for exhibitors at the Eleventh Annual Wood
Carving Show to be held on August 3 and 4, 1985 at the Eddie
Edgar Sports Arena, the Council does hereby grant and approve
this request in the manner and form herein submitted; and the
City Clerk is hereby requested and authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#399-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sharon
Ann Pommerville, 20404 Hubbard, Livonia, Michigan 48152 dated
May 13, 1985, to which is attached a petition which bears the
signatures of certain residents on Hubbard, South of Eight
Mile Road, and wherein it is requested that the first and second
block of Hubbard be resurfaced, the Council does hereby refer
this item to the Engineering Division for its report and
recommendation.
#400-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that
the Traffic Commission submit its report and recommendation
on the question of whether or not stop signs should be installed
at the intersection of Norfolk and Hubbard.
#401-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Librarian dated April 30, 1985, approved by the Director
of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits Library Commission Resolution #6-85, wherein it is
recommended that the $.10 per day charge for the rental of
certain books, records and audio cassettes be eliminated, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#402-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Traffic Commission dated April 26, 1985, approved for
submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution 100-85 in connection with the question of the need
for additional traffic controls and/or adjustment of current
traffic controls in the area of Belden Road, Stark Road, Wayne
Road and Plymouth Road, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report
and recommendation.
#403-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated April 29, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to the 1985 Section 1 S.A.O. Paving
Program, to which is attached a copy of a communication dated
April 12, 1985, from the Engineer of Streets of the Wayne County
Office of Public Services, the Council takes this means to
set forth its commitment that the City agrees to improve the
intersections of Parkville and Weyher at Seven Mile Road with
eight inches of deep-strength asphalt, assume all maintenance
costs of the asphalt approaches at these intersections, assume
its share of the cost of a standard concrete approach with
all current specifications and geometrics at the time of the
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ibm County's improvement of Seven Mile Road at these intersections,
agree to accept jurisdiction and maintenance of the proposed
storm sewer to be constructed within the right-of-way of Seven
Mile Road between Parkville and Weyher, and authorize the City
Engineer to sign the construction permit, in the manner indicated
and for the reasons set forth in the aforesaid communication.
#404-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 2, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the assessment
levied against Parcel 142-01-0045-000-36g45 (11281 Garden)
in connection with the 1983 Miscellaneous Sidewalk Repair
Program, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council
Resolution 1081-84, adopted on December 19, 1984, so as to
reduce the total assessment against the aforesaid parcel to
the amount of $143.22, as well as to reduce the final contract
cost for this project by the amount of $125.40 for a total
cost of $74,709.22.
#405-85 RESOLVED, that Rest in the Son, Inc. , 35762 Veri Drive,
Livonia, Michigan 48152 as proprietors, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the
following subdivision: Bicentennial Estates Subdivision No.
2 which is located west of Gill Road, north of Seven Mile Road,
lis the said proposed preliminary plat being dated July 16, 1984;
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 28, 1985; 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
April 26, 1985; 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;
im. (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;
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(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 following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A. Trees $ 2,300.00
B. Street Name Signs 200.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 400.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement
& Sidewalks)
1 . Plan Review and Administration (11/2%) $ 3,704.63
2. Field Inspection (31/2%) 8,644.12 12,348.75
F. Engineering Services (Grading and
Soil Erosion Control )
1 . Plan Review $ 40.00
2. Permit and Inspection 200.00 240.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $ 15,588.75
(6) 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,
(7) 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;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
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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 - $254,000 (of which
at least $10,000 shall be in cash).
B. Sidewalk Bond - $17,500 (of which at least $2,000
shall be in cash).
C. Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond - $2,400
(of which at least $1 ,000 shall be in cash).
D. Monuments and Lot Markers - $985 (all cash).
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street
lights are to be provided throughout the subdivision, in
accordance with City ordinances.
#406-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated May 9, 1985, approved
by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor,
to which is attached an agreement between the County of Wayne
and the City of Livonia wherein the County did assign its right
of condemnation to the City with respect to two projects which
require obtaining right-of-way on Seven Mile Road, the Council
does hereby request and authorize that the Mayor and City Clerk,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, execute this agreement
in the manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#407-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 7, 1985,
which transmits Parks and Recreation Commission resolution
#1795-85, adopted on April 1 , 1985, wherein it is recommended
that permission be granted to the L.Y.S.C. to host the Annual
Soccerfest at Bicentennial Park and operate up to four (4)
concession trailers and up to six (6) vendors displaying soccer
wear in connection with this request, the Council does hereby
iip grant and approve this request, in the manner and form herein
submitted.
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#408-85 RESOLVED, that the City Council , having received various
citizen complaints concerning the traffic hazards at the
intersection of Seven Mile Road and Newburgh, does hereby request
the Traffic Commission and the City Engineer to submit a report
and recommendation on possible solutions to alleviate the
problem.
#409-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Walter
Home Appliances, Inc. , dated April 29, 1985, wherein a request
is made for the vacating of a certain alley located at the
rear of the store located at 34224 Plymouth Road, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the City Planning Commission
for action and recommendation in accordance with provisions
of law and City ordinance.
#410-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 24, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 4-68-85 adopted on April 18, 1985,
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use plan, so as to
change the designation of property located north of Six Mile
Road, west of Laurel Park Drive North in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 7 from high density residential to office, the Council
las does hereby certify and acknowledge the receipt of same.
#411-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 24, 1985 and which
transmits its resolution 4-69-85, adopted on April 18, 1985,
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to
change the designation of property located north of Seven Mile
Road, east of Haggerty in the West 1/4 of Section 6 from general
commercial to office, the Council does hereby acknowledge and
certify the receipt of same.
#412-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 25, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 4-70-85, adopted on April 18, 1985,
wherein the Commission did amend Part VII of the Master Plan
of the City of Livonia, the Future Land Use Plan, so as to
change the designation of property located north of Seven Mile
Road, east of Haggerty in the West 1/2 of Section 6 from low
density to medium density residential , the Council doeshereby
acknowledge and certify the receipt of same.
#413-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a report prepared
by Plante & Moran, Certified Public Accountants, dated March
7, 1985, which examines the combined financial statements of
the City of Livonia, as of and for the year ended November
30, 1984, the Council does hereby refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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f414-85 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request
from Vispac, Inc. , dated April 30, 1985, which submits an
application proposing the establishment of an industrial
development district; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial
development districts" within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia; and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City
of Livonia an area of approximately 8.196 acres lying in the
N.E. 1/4 of Section 29 as more particularly described in the
attachment to the application which is hereby incorporated
by reference and which is hereinafter referred to as "Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District No. 28";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1 . The City Clerk is directed to give written notice
by certified mail of this action to all owners
of real property within the boundaries of Proposed
City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 28.
2. This City Council sets Monday, June 24, 1985
at 8:00 P.M. as the date for the holding of a
public hearing on the question of whether this
City Council should establish the Industrial
Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide
notice, as required by law, of the public hearing
fixed above, so that all residents or taxpayers
of the City of Livonia shall be afforded an
opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District
described above.
#415-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application
for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Republic
Airlines, dated April 26, 1985, covering new industrial
facilities to be located within the City of Livonia Commercial
Redevelopment District No. 2;
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
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governmental units deriving property taxes from
the property which will be affected, as required
by Act 255, P.A. 1978, 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 Monday,
June 24, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at the Livonia City
Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, June 24, 1985
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 hearing
on said Application.
#416-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated May 6, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request to
demolish buildings located at 28566 and 28580 Joy Road, Livonia ,
Michigan, including an associated garage, the legal description
of which is as follows:
The South 300.0 feet of the West 2.50 acres of the East
12.0 acres of the South 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section
26, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, except the South 60.0 feet thereof.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer
on February 13, 1985 at the conclusion of which, based upon
the testimony and evidence presented, it having been the
determination of the Hearing Officer that the said structures
should be demolished inasmuch as they represent a hazard and
danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council
does hereby determine in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
that a hearing shall take place before the City Council of
the City of Livonia on Monday, June 24, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing,
cause to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing
to be mailed by certified mail , return receipt requested,
addressed to the owners or agents thereof, or persons in control
of such buildings or structures and the mortgagees of record
or lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can
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be located, then the notice shall be directed to each owner
of or party in interest in the buildings or structures in whose
name the properties appear on the last local tax assessment
records;
AND FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#417-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Hearing Officer (City Engineer) , dated May 6, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor, with respect to a request to
demolish a building located at 28836 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the legal description of which is as follows:
Lot 1 Newman Joy Road Subdivision as recorded in Liber
66 of Plats on Page 19, Wayne County Records.
and a hearing having been conducted by the Hearing Officer
on February 13, 1985 at the conclusion of which, based upon
the testimony and evidence presented, it having been the
determination of the Hearing Officer that the said structure
should be demolished inasmuch as it represents a hazard and
danger to the public health, safety and welfare, the Council
does hereby determine, in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 15.52.140 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
that a hearing shall take place before the City Council of
the City of Livonia on Monday, June 24, 1985 at 8.00 P.M. at
the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than
ten (10) days prior to the aforesaid date of the said hearing
cause to have a notice in writing of the aforesaid hearing
to be mailed by certified mail , return receipt requested,
addressed to the owner or agent thereof, or person in control
of such building or structure and the mortgagee of record or
lienholders of record, and if no such party or parties can
be located, then the notice shall be directed to each owner
of or party in interest in the building or structure in whose
name the property appears on the last local assessment records,
AND, FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all
other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
#418-85 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
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
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before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, June
24, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. at the City Hall , 33000 Civic Center
Drive, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
(1 ) Petition 84-11-1-34, as amended, submitted
by Lidia Veri for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road,
east of Shadyside in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
3 from R-3A to C-1 and R-7, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-86-85 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition
84-11-1-34, as amended, be approved; and
(2) Petition 85-1-1-2, as amended, submitted by
Robert German for a change of zoning of property
located on the southwest corner of Seven Mile
Road and Doris Avenue in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 11 from RUF to R-4, the City Planning
Commission in its resolution 5-85-85 having
recommended to the City Council that Petition
85-1-1-2, as amended, be approved;
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.
#419-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan (the "City") the need for certain programs
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment and to
revitalize the City's economy, and to assist industrial and
commercial enterprises, and to encourage the location, expansion
or retention of industrial and commercial enterprises to provide
needed services and facilities to the City and its residents
and to retain employment opportunities in the City; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
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and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the
"Corporation"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338
of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"),
and the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, has prepared
and submitted a project plan (the "Project Plan") involving
an office and manufacturing project to be undertaken on behalf
of Theodore G. Arens and Pamela J. Arens and leased to Stegner
Electric Controls, Inc. (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338 it is necessary to hold
a public hearing concerning the Project, the Project Plan and
the bonds proposed therein to be issued by the Corporation
(the "Bonds") , prior to taking legislative action relating
to it;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . Pursuant to the aforesaid Act 338 the Council
shall meet on June 24, 1985, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. , at which
time it shall conduct a public hearing on the Corporation's
submission of the Project Plan and the issuance by the
Corporation of the Bonds.
2. The Clerk be and is hereby directed to give notice
of such public hearing by (1 ) publishing a notice thereof in
The Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City,
(2) posting in at least ten (10) conspicuous and public places
in the project district area; and (3) mailing to the last known
owner of each parcel of real property in the project district
area at the last known address of the owner as shown by the
tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and
given at least fourteen (14) full days prior to the date set
for said hearing.
3. Said notice shall be in substantially the following
form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO THE CITIZENS OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PROJECT PLAN
AND THE ISSUANCE OF THE BONDS PROPOSED THEREIN
AS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA
BY THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
FOR ARENS PROJECT
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Act 338 of the Public
Acts of Michigan of 1974, as amended, The Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia has submitted a project
plan to the City Council for its approval .
Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a one story, 15,000 square foot office and manufacturing
facility to be owned by Theodore G. Arens and Pamela J. Arens,
leased to Stegner Electric Controls, Inc. and to be located
on a project area or site described as follows:
The South 536.00 feet of the East 150 feet of the
North 1320 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northeast
1/4 of Section 29, T.1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, also described as: Part
of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29, T.1 S. , R.9 E. ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan: being more
particularly described as beginning at a point on
the East line of said Section 29 and the West line
of "Lewis Nelson Industrial Subdivision" (as recorded
in Liber 98, Page 23, W.C.R. ) distant Due South 783.80
feet from the Northeast corner of said Section 29;
thence continuing Due South 536.00 feet to a point
at the North line of Industrial Road (60 feet wide),
thence along said North line North 89 degrees 46
minutes 08 seconds West 150.00 feet, thence Due North
536.00 feet; thence South 89 degrees 46 minutes 08
seconds East 150.00 feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 1 ,846 Acres.
The street address of the facility is 35432 Industrial Dr. ,
Livonia, Michigan 48150.
Said project plan details all information required by law
relative to said project and its impact on the community.
No persons will be displaced from the project area as a result
of this project. Said project plan also proposes the issuance
of revenue bonds by said Economic Development Corporation in
a maximum principal amount not to exceed $850,000 to assist
in the financing of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8:00 o'clock p.m. , Monday,
the 24th day of June, 1985, at the City Hall located at 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and will conduct a public
hearing.
The public hearing shall consider the advisability of
the City Council approving, modifying or rejecting by resolution
said project plan and the issuance of bonds as proposed therein.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of
Sections 10 and 17 of Act 338, Public Acts of Michigan, 1974,
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as amended. The project plan and relevant maps or plats are
available for inspection at the City Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged and will be offered
an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council
concerning said project, said project plan, and the bonds
proposed to be issued. Written comments may also be submitted
to the City Clerk prior to said hearing.
City Clerk
4. The Council does hereby determine that the foregoing
form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate
notice to the citizens of the City and is well calculated to
inform them of the intention of the Council to hold a public
hearing and the purpose of the public hearing.
5. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following results:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#420-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Leon A. White, 10608 Wayne Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated
May 6, 1985, and having also considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated May 14, 1985, in connection
therewith, wherein a request is submitted for removal of the
designation as a historic district of 10608 Wayne Road, Livonia,
Michigan, as set forth in Section 2.56.040.8. of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
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Imp On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#421-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee
dated May 7, 1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
374-81 in connection with a communication from the Compton
Square Civic Association, dated April 2, 1981 , wherein a request
is submitted for the construction of sidewalks on Harrison
Avenue, adjacent to the Adams Elementary School and the John
F. Dooley Park, and having also considered a communication
from the Livonia Board of Education dated April 26, 1985,
indicating their willingness to participate in the sidewalk
installation on Harrison Avenue, adjacent to the Adams
Elementary School , and having also considered an updated report
from the City Engineer dated May 6, 1985, approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the construction of sidewalks on Harrison Avenue,
adjacent to the Adams Elementary School and the John F. Dooley
Park, based on the City Engineer's report of June 15, 1981 ,
with the exception that the estimated cost be revised and
the said construction be a part of the 1985 Sidewalk Program
in the manner recommended in the City Engineer's updated report
imp of May 6, 1985.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#422-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 8,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 280-85 in
connection with a letter from Robert C.Innes, 35961 Roycroft,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated April 1 , 1985, with regard
to the appearance of a professional building located at 35900
Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the protective wall
which was constructed therewith, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it
was
#423-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 8,
1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 511-84 in
connection with a communication from the Planning Director
imw dated May 23, 1984, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to "Final Statement of Community Development
Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for Fiscal Year 1984
C.D.B.G. Program" which details the City's proposed use of
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iir C.D.B.G. funds ($606,237) for the program year August 1 , 1984
through July 31 , 1985, the Council does hereby approve the
C.D.B.G. Program Budget for FY 1984-85 in the manner and form
herein recommended by the Planning Director.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.42
OF ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543,
AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition
84-3-6-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
ii0AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
RESOLVED, that the question of proposed revision
of fees prescribed for appeals taken to the Zoning Board of
Appeals be referred to the City Planning Commission pursuant
to Section 23.O1a of Ordinance 543, as amended, for a public
hearing and, thereafter, submission of a report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura.
NAYS: Feenstra, Bennett, McCann, Bishop.
ibm The President declared the resolution denied.
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On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#424-85 RESOLVED, that the Zoning Board of Appeals is hereby
requested to submit its report and recommendation on the
question of whether or not the fee structure prescribed for
appeals taken to the Zoning Board of Appeals as set forth
in Ordinance 543, as amended, should be revised.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
it was
#425-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated May 7, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 202-85 in
connection with a communication from the Livonia Historical
Commission and the Community Resources Department dated March
8, 1985, approved by the Director of Finance and the City
Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached proposed policies and procedures for Hill
lip House Garden weddings at Greenmead, the Council does hereby
approve the proposed policies and application in the manner
and form recommended for revision by the Legislative Committee.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#426-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated May 7, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 221-85 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission dated January 21 , 1985, which sets forth its
resolution 1-2-85, adopted on January 15, 1985, with regard
to Petition 84-12-6-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission
ifte on its own motion to amend Section 2.04, Definitions of Basic
Types of Buildings and Uses; and Section 18.24, Residential
Accessory Buildings, of Zoning Ordinance 543, so as to provide
additional control over the number and size of residential
accessory buildings and protection of residential areas of
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unsightly and excessive number of accessory buildings, and
tip the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on March 11 , 1985, pursuant to Council Resolution
56-85, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 84-12-6-5
is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#427-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Legislative Committee dated May 7, 1985
and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 218-84 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated December 29, 1983, which sets forth its
resolution 12-224-83, adopted on December 13, 1983, with regard
to Petition 83-10-6-5, submitted by the City Planning Commission
on its own motion to amend Section 11 .03 (c) of Ordinance
543, as amended, to incorporate regulations pertaining to
the location of drive-in window facilities on restaurants
within C-2 districts, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing on March 14, 1984 pursuant to Council Resolution 43-84,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and the said Petition 83-10-6-5 is hereby
approved and granted in the manner and form recommended by
the Legislative Committee, and the Department of Law is
requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance 543,
as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
The Livonia Public Library Service Plan, prepared by Nancy M. Bolt,
JNR Associates, dated April , 1985, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council .
A communication from the Mayor, dated December 26, 1984, regarding the
proposed time schedule for the planning and building of the Civic Center Library,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#428-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated May 15,
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1985 and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 133-84 in
connection with the concept of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce
promoting the image of the City of Livonia, the Council does
hereby determine to take no further action.
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 85-2-3-
1 , vacating portions of Plymouth and Stark
Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 28)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become
Leffective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 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
84-11-1-31 , rezoning from R-1 and RUF
to C-2 and AG and RUF to R-7)
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 McCann gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.47 OF
ARTICLE XVIII OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
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AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE." (Petition
84-11-6-4 re site plan approval requirements
in industrial districts)
Councilman McCann 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Feenstra gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUNDS (Petition 85-2-3-2,
L vacating an easement located on the SE
corner of Seven Mile and Haggerty Road)
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 Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 24 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
85-1-1-3, change of zoning from C-1 to C-2)
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
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Lmeeting of the Council .
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
#429-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published
and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District
No. 258 for a proposed improvement consisting of a 31 ' wide
full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters
(Alternate II) on Alexander and Sunbury, South of Five Mile
to Jamison, in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 24 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 May 13, 1985 at 7:00 P.M. at the
City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and
the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special
assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared
by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the
cost of street improvements to be constructed in Special
Assessment District No. 258; 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 April 1 , 1985, in the
amount of $193,265.50, are fair and equitable
and based upon benefits to be derived by
construction of improvements proposed in said
district, in accordance with the plans of
the City Engineer and resolutions of the City
Council ;
(2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 258 is hereby
approved and confirmed in all respects;
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into
fifteen (15) equal annual installments with
interest at the rate of eight (8%) percent
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 thanl% above the average
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Iwo
rate of interest borne by said bonds. In
such cases where the installments will be
less than Ten Dollars ($10) the number of
installments shall be reduced so that each
installment shall be above and as near Ten
Dollars ($10) as possible. The first
installment shall be due and payable December
1 , 1986 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 , 1985 pay the whole or any part
of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon
the 1986 City tax roll in the manner required
by Section 3.08.210 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, together with interest
upon all unpaid installments from December
1 , 1985 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 ($34,105.68) and
100% of the drainage costs ($21 ,202.68) for
a total amount of $55,308.36.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Feenstra , Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#430-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated April 25, 1985,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayo r,the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of A.A. Dettore & Associates, 12550
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for the construction
of a 31 ' wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs
and gutters (Alternate II) on Alexander and Sunbury, south
of Five Mile to Jamison and on Jamison from Garden to Harrison,
in the N.W. 1/4 of Section 24, for the estimated total cost
of $349,722.77, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate
of units involved, subject to a final payment based upon the
actual units completed in accordance with the unit price
accepted hereby, said estimated costs and unit prices having
been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; further,
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize as an advance,
a sum not to exceed $349,722.77 from the $7.9 Million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the provisions
that 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 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: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
Lunanimously adopted, it was
#431-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sharon
Snodgrass dated May 8, 1985, wherein a request is submitted
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for an extension of the project completion date to June 15,
1986 with regard to the industrial facilities exemption
certificate issued on June 15, 1983 to Allmand Associates,
Inc. , 12001 Levan Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council
does hereby approve and authorize the recommended action in
the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#432-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Sharon
Snodgrass dated May 8, 1985, wherein a request is submitted
for an increase in the project amount by a sum of $700,000
for a project total of $2,455,122.37 with regard to an
industrial facilities exemption certificate which was issued
on November 15, 1983 to Allmand Associates, Inc. , 12001 Levan
Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, the Council does hereby approve
and authorize the requested action in the manner and form
hereby submitted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#433-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Librarian dated April 25, 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, wherein it is requested that the following schedule
of fines and fees be established in order to be uniform with
other WOLF libraries:
ITEM NEW FINES/FEES
Adults & Teenage Items - Maximum fine for overdue $5.00
Juvenile Items - Maximum fine for overdue 2.00
Videocassettes - fine after 3 days 3.00/day
Processing charge for bill 2.00
Reference:
Daily fine 1 .00/day
Maximum fine 3.00
Adult & Teen paperbacks:
Daily fine .10/day
Maximum fine 3.00
Realia (puppets) :
Daily fine .25/day
Maximum 5.00
Damaged barcode .50
the Council does hereby approve and authorize the requested
action in the manner and form herein submitted.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#434-84 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Cable Television Commission dated May 1 ,
1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Community
Resources, is approved by the City Attorney and the Director
of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and
to which is attached proposed forms and guidelines to be used
in the distribution and monitoring of funds designated for
public access programs, the Council does hereby approve and
authorize the use of these documents in the manner and form
herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#435-85 RESOLVED, that WHEREAS, under the provisions of Title
I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as
amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is
authorized to make grants to units of local government to
help finance community development programs, and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development
of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and
suitable living environment and expanding economic
opportunities, principally for persons of low and moderate
income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 1985 entitlement funds
under the Community Development Block Grant Program as
authorized by the Housing and Community Development Act of
1974, as amended, the City of Livonia must submit a statement
of Community Development objectives and projected use of funds,
satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted
and administered in accordance with appropriate Federal and
State laws and Department of Housing and Urban Development
regulations; and satisfactory assurances that, prior to
L. submission of its final statement of Community Development
objectives and projected use of funds, it has (A) provided
citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of
funds available for proposed community development and housing
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activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken,
and other important Program requirements, (B) held a public
hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community development
and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens an adequate
opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments
on the proposed statement of Community Development objectives
and projected use of funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia,
that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives
and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year 1985 Community
Development Block Grant Program under the provisions of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended,
is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann,
it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from John
J. Nagy, Planning Director, dated May 8, 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby approve an addition to the
Hartel Avenue Landscaping Contract between the City of Livonia
and Crimboli Landscaping, Inc. , in an amount not to exceed
$8,500;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the said item without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid
communication, and such action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.5 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
it was
#436-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Planning Director dated May 8, 1985, approved by
the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the
Mayor wherein it is recommended that, in addition to the
contract awarded to Crimboli Landscaping, Inc. in Council
Resolution 104-84, they be authorized for additional work
on the landscape project along the East side of Hartel , North
of Plymouth Road, and that competitive bidding requirements
in connection with same be waived, the Council does hereby
refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for its report
and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer with the following result:
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AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Ventura, McCann.
NAYS: Bennett, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution to refer adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#437-85 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby request that the
Mayor submit a report and recommendation relative to the status
of the proposed improvement and/or maintenance of the traffic
island (boulevard) located at the Southeast corner of Middlebelt
and Plymouth Roads, which improvement was requested and
authorized to be completed by the Department of Public Works
in Council Resolution 646-82 adopted on September 8, 1982.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#438-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Area Construction Manager of Taco Bell dated May 6, 1985 and
to which is attached a monument sign plan in connection with
Petition 84-12-2-39 for construction of a restaurant with
a drive-thru window on the west side of Middlebelt Road, south
of Five Mile in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, the Council
does hereby take this means to indicate that the Sign Plan
is hereby approved and in full compliance with Condition 3
of Council Resolution 259-85, adopted on April 10, 1985, and
does, therefore, authorize the issuance of a sign permit with
respect to same.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated April 25, 1985, which
transmits its resolution 4-72-85, adopted on April 18, 1985,
with regard to Petition 85-4-2-10, submitted by Rocco Corsi
requesting waiver use approval to locate an automobile
transmission replacement facility on the Northwest corner
of Seven Mile Road and Angling in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
1 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission
and Petition 85-4-2-10 is hereby approved and granted, such
approval to be based upon the same conditions as those set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#439-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission dated April 25, 1985,
which transmits its resolution 4-72-85, adopted on April
18, 1985, with regard to Petition 85-4-2-10, submitted by
Rocco Corsi requesting waiver use approval to locate an
automobile transmission replacement facility on the Northwest
corner of Seven Mile Road and Angling in the Southeast 1/4
of Section 1 , which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby table this item to the next regular meeting of the
Council to be conducted June 5, 1985.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to table with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Ventura, McCann.
NAYS: Taylor, Bennett, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution to table adopted.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#440-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Department of Law, dated April 26, 1985, approved
by the Planning Director and the Director of Finance and
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed contract for the employment of the firm of Mark
DeVries & Associates, Landscape Architect, 2020 Monroe Avenue,
N.W. , Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505, as the golf course
consultant for Phase I of the proposed expansion of the
Whispering Willows Golf Course, the Council does hereby request
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, to execute the said Agreement in the
manner and form herein submitted, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#441-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated April 25, 1985, which
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transmits its resolution 4-76-85, adopted on April 18, 1985,
with regard to Sign Permit Application #1317, submitted by
John Dinan, requesting waiver approval to erect two ground
signs on the Northeast corner of Farmington Road in Lyndon
Avenue in Section 22, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and approve Sign
Permit Application #1317, subject to compliance with the same
condition set forth in the aforesaid action of the Planning
Commission.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#442-85 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts
of 1974, as amended, this Council has the authority to establish
industrial development districts within the boundaries of
the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, a proposal was made regarding the establishment of
an industrial development district within the boundaries of
the City of Livonia which property is described as follows:
Lot 2 of the Lewis Nelson Industrial Subdivision, a part of
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 28, Town 1 South, Range 9 East,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, also known as 35301
Schoolcraft, Livonia, Michigan 48150, and hereafter referred
to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 25", and
WHEREAS, written notice has been given by certified mail to
Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company of the Council 's pending action
on this resolution and of its right to a hearing on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 25, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given to all interested owners,
residents and taxpayers in the Livonia area of a public hearing
on the establishment of the proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 25; and
WHEREAS, on May 13, 1985 a public hearing was held on the
establishment of proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development
District No. 25, at which time Ingersoll Cutting Tool Company
and other taxpayers and residents of the City of Livonia had
an opportunity to be heard (a copy of the statements both
written and oral made at such hearing being on file with this
City Council ), and a representative of Ingersoll Cutting Tool
Company attended said hearing and acknowledged receipt of
notice of such hearing on behalf of the said corporation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA,
AS FOLLOWS:
1 . An Industrial Development District is hereby
established, such district to consist of the
area described above.
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2. Such Industrial Development District is hereby
designated as the "City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 25."
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#443-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Senior Citizen Achievement Needs (S.C.A.N. ), dated
May 1 , 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of
Community Resources, is approved by the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, accept the gift
from S.C.A.N. to the City of Livonia of a new 1985 sixteen
passenger Chevrolet Bus which has an estimated value of $24,716,
and which bus is to be used in connection with the Senior
Citizen Bus Program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#444-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication
from the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 6, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does, for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, accept the donation of $5,000 in materials and
services from the Livonia Historical Society for the restoration
of the Cranson-Hinbern House at Greenmead, which will provide
new electrical service, windows, doors and siding for the
first floor.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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lip #445-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #574-82
so as to permit consideration of several items that do not
appear on the agenda.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Bennett,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#446-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter dated May
20, 1985, from Sheri McCrohan, 32219 Wisconsin, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, requesting permission to close Wisconsin Street,
between Hubbard and Maine, on Sunday, June 2, 1985 from 1 :00
P.M. to 6:00 P.M. for the purpose of conducting a block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the
action taken herein being made subject to approval of the
Police Department.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#447-85 WHEREAS, the Livonia Cultural League, Inc. was
incorporated as a Michigan non-profit corporation on August
3, 1978, and
WHEREAS, the District Director of the Internal Revenue
Service has determined that the Livonia Cultural League, Inc.
is exempt from Federal Income Tax under Section 501 (c)3 of
the Internal Revenue Service, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia
is familiar with the work of the Livonia Cultural League,
Inc. and its contribution to the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
Livonia hereby recognizes the Livonia Cultural League, Inc.
as a non-profit organization in this community.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 1055th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:15 p.m. , May 22, 1985.
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