HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1985-10-23 22020
LMINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND AND SIXTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On October 23, 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 Bennett delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Robert R. Bishop, Robert D. Bennett, Peter
A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, Fernon P. Feenstra, Alice Gundersen and Gerald Taylor.
Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Robert F. Nash, City Clerk; Harry
Tatigian, City Attorney, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer;
John Nagy, Planning Director, Edith Davis, Personnel Director, Joan Duggan, Executive
LAssistant to the Mayor, William Crayk, Chief of Police; Karen Burskey, Assistant
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Michael Reiser, Facility Maintenance Supervisor;
Captain Lee Grieve of the Police Department, Lieutenant Frederick Benson of the Police
Department and Brenda L. Fandrei (to be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals).
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#914-85 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1 ,064th Regular Meeting
of the Council of the City of Livonia, held October 9, 1985, are
hereby approved.
On a motion unanimously introduced, supported and adopted, it was
#915-85 WHEREAS, Ruth S. Knight was employed by the Livonia Public
School District for over thirty years, and
WHEREAS, she was a teacher at Rosedale Elementary School
and the principal of Newburg, Garfield, Roosevelt and Marshall
L Elementary Schools; and
WHEREAS, through the years her leadership and assistance
was invaluable to the students, administrators, parents and
teachers; and
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impWHEREAS, in addition to her involvement in education
she has given generously of her time and resources in connection
with many civic endeavors; and
WHEREAS, she served with distinction as a member of the
Board of Directors of the Livonia Cultural League; and
WHEREAS, she was instrumental in establishing the annual
Fine Arts Festival and has also served as a member of the Livonia
Historical Society; and
WHEREAS, her musical background and skill at playing
the piano have given great pleasure to others; and
WHEREAS, she has always been held in the highest esteem
by those whose lives she has touched,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Edward H. McNamara, Mayor of the City
of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, do hereby take
this means to join with the City Council to congratulate and commend
RUTH S. KNIGHT for her many contributions to this community and
to extend to her every good wish for happiness in the years that
lie ahead.
IbmA communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 30, 1985,
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
August 31 , 1985 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated October
2, 1985 re CR 650-85, Installation of Additional Traffic Signage in the Area of
Shadyside/Westmore and Curtis, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council .
A communication from the Chairman of the Traffic Commission, dated October
2, 1985 re CR 652-85, Request for Consideration of "Stop" Signage at Fairfield/Curtis
and/or Bennett and "No Thru Traffic" Signage in the Area Between Six Mile/Curtis was
received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
imil At the direction of the President of the Council , Item No. 8 re application by the
City for a Michigan Equity Grant in connection with construction of the new Main Library
was removed from the Consent Agenda.
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The following resolutions were offered by Councilman Taylor and seconded
by Councilwoman Gundersen:
#916-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommenda-
tion of the Fire Chief dated October 3, 1985, approved by the
Director of Public Safety and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize the advertising and thereafter
the taking of sealed competitive bids for the sale of two 1975
Plymouth Grand Fury, four-door automatic vehicles, and one 1977
Plymouth Grand Fury, four-door automatic vehicle, in the manner
and form herein recommended including the provision of minimum
bids being required for each of these vehicles in accordance with
the provisions of law and City Charter.
#917-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 30,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits Parks and Recreation
Resolution 1822-85, wherein it is recommended that effective
November 1 , 1985, the following proposed figure skating lesson
fees be established:
Session Resident Non-Resident
10 week $23.00 $33.00
8 week 18.00 26.00
the Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
#918-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Scandinavian Festival Committee, Inc. , dated October 1 , 1985,
wherein a request is submitted for the waiver of a $270.75 invoice
from the Livonia Police Department for services rendered in
connection with the Scandinavian Festival conducted at the Eddie
Edgar Sports Arena on August 9, 10 and 11 , 1985, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Mayor for his report and
recommendation.
#919-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Assessor, dated September 27, 1985, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Jim Blain of James
Blain Associates, 31800 Northwestern Highway, Suite 120, Farmington
Hills, Michigan 48018, 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 of Tax Item No. 46
070 99 0001 006 (18G1a2) would not be contrary to the spirit and
lar purpose of the aforesaid ordinance and does, accordingly, approve
of dividing the same into four (4) parcels, the legal descriptions
of which shall read as follows:
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impPARCEL A
A parcel of land being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
18, Town 1 North, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 18, 1.1 N. ,
R.9 E. , and proceeding thence S.00°11 '58" E. along the West line
of said Section 18 a distance of 60.00 feet to a point on the
extension of the southerly line of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide)
thence S.89°45'13" E. a distance of 60.00 feet to a point on the
Westerly line of Haggerty Road (93 feet wide) to the point of
beginning of the parcel herein described:
Thence continuing S. 89°45'13" E. along said Southerly line
of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide) a distance of 470.00 feet
to a point;
Thence S. 00°11 '58" E. a distance of 270.00 feet to a point;
Thence N. 89°45'13" W. a distance of 470.00 feet to a point
on the Easterly line of said Haggerty Road (93 feet wide),
Thence N. 00°11 '58" W. a distance of 270.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the parcel herein described.
Containing 2.9131 Acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL B
A parcel of land being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
18, Town 1 North, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 18, 1.1 N. ,
R.9 E. , and proceeding thence S. 00°11 '58" E. along the West line
of said Section 18 a distance of 60.00 feet to a point on the
extension of the southerly line of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide)
thence S. 89°45'13" E. along the Southerly line of Six Mile Road
(120 feet wide) a distance of 595.00 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described:
Thence continuing S. 89°45'13" E. along said Southerly line
of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide) a distance of 350.06 feet
to a point;
Thence S. 00°14'47" W. a distance of 269.99 feet to a point,
Thence N. 89°45'13" W. a distance of 347.96 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00°11 '58" W. a distance of 270.00 feet to the
point of beginning of the parcel herein described.
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ImmContaining 2.1632 Acres of land, more or less.
PARCEL D
A parcel of land being a part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section
18, Town 1 North, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan and being more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the Northwest corner of said Section 18, T.1 N. ,
R.9 E. , and proceeding thence S. 00°11 '58" E. along the West line
of said Section 18 a distance of 60.00 feet to a point on the
extension of the southerly line of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide)
thence S. 89°45'13" E. along the Southerly line of Six Mile Road
(120 feet wide) a distance of 530.00 feet to the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described:
Thence continuing S.89°45' 13" E. along said Southerly line
of Six Mile Road (120 feet wide) a distance of 65.00 feet
to a point;
Thence S.00°11 '58" E. a distance of 140.00 feet to a point,
Thence N.89°45'13" W. a distance of 65.00 feet to a point,
Ime Thence N.00°11 '58" W. a distance of 140.00 feet to the point
of beginning of the parcel herein described.
Containing 0.2089 Acres of land, more or less.
EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Part of a parcel of land in the Northwest one-quarter of Section
18, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, said part being more particularly described as: Beginning
at a point South 0 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds East 60.0 feet,
South 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds East 530.0 feet and South
0 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds East 140.0 feet from the Northwest
corner of Section 18, thence proceeding South 0 degrees 11 minutes
58 seconds East 130.0 feet, thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes
13 seconds West 470.0 feet to the existing West line of Haggerty
Road; thence along said West line South 0 degrees 11 minutes 58
seconds East 380.02 feet to a point on the North line of Quakertown
Subdivision No. 1 , as recorded in Liber 98 of plats, on Pages
85, 86, 87 and 88, Wayne County Records thence along said North
line, South 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds East, 880.0 feet,
to the West line of Quakertown Lane, as dedicated, 86 feet wide;
Iwy thence along said West line, North 0 degrees 14 minutes 47 seconds
East 380.01 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds
West 347.96 feet; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds
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Imm West 130.0 feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds
West 65.0 feet to the point of beginning, together with an easement,
65 feet wide, for ingress and egress and the use of public utilities
being described as: Beginning at a point South 0 degrees 11 minutes
58 seconds East 60.0 feet and South 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds
East 530.0 feet, from the Northwest corner of Section 18, Town
1 South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan;
thence proceeding South 0 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds East 140.0
feet; thence South 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds East 65.0
feet; thence North 0 degrees 11 minutes 58 seconds West 140.0
feet; thence North 89 degrees 45 minutes 13 seconds West 65.0
feet to the point of beginning.
Item No. 070-99-0001-006
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.
/920-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated August 16, 1985, and the report
and recommendation of the Chief of Police dated September 25,
1985 in connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve
of the request from Brenda K. Lefebvre for transfer of ownership
of a 1985 Class C & SDM licensed business from GCM, Inc. for a
business located at 37604 Ann Arbor, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
Wayne County; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward
a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission.
A communication from the Chief of Police, dated September 27, 1985, re Report
Pursuant to Council Resolution 364-85, Establishing A Neighborhood Watch Program In
Section 31 was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
#921-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Chief of Police dated October 1 , 1985 which bears the signature
of the Director of Public Safety and is approved for submission
by the Mayor and which is submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
365-85, and to which is attached a report which sets forth the
budgetary implications of a full-time Crime Prevention Bureau
in the Division of Police, the Council does hereby refer this
item to the Committee of the Whole for its report and
recommendation.
Imo #922-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Livonia Traffic Commission dated October 2, 1985, approved
for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution
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54-85 pursuant to Council Resolution 371-85, the Council does
hereby refer this item to the Traffic Commission for a specific
report and recommendation on the question of whether or not St.
Martins, East of Middlebelt, should be limited to one-way traffic
only.
#923-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated October 1 , 1985, approved
by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the release to Rouge
Valley Construction, 32300 Schoolcraft, Suite D-8, Livonia, Michigan
48150, the proprietor of Brookwood West Subdivision, located in
the S.W. 1/4 of Section 11 , the financial assurances previously
deposited with respect to the sidewalk improvements in the sum
of $4,500 pursuant to Council Resolution 698-77, adopted on July
13, 1977, and subsequently amended by Council Resolutions 72-78,
246-78, 755-78, 132-79, 44-80 and 980-81 ; further, all other
financial assurances now on deposit with the City shall remain
the same and unchanged, and the action herein being taken is for
the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the City
Engineer that all these improvements have been satisfactorily
installed in accordance with the rules and regulations and
ordinances of the City of Livonia.
#924-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommenda-
tion of the City Engineer dated October 2, 1985, approved for
submission by the Mayor in connection with the construction of
the proposed medical and general office building to be located
at 29520 and 29528 Six Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council
does hereby determine as follows:
(1 ) To advise the Wayne County Office of Public Service
(Permit Division) of the City's willingness to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance of approximately 18 feet
of 4 inch storm sewer within the Six Mile Road
Right-of-Way (located approximately 630 feet west
of the centerline of Middlebelt Road), in connection
with the development of the medical and general office
building located on the north side of Six Mile Road
west of Middlebelt Road in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
11 ; and
(2) To authorize the City Engineer to execute a Wayne
County permit on behalf of the City of Livonia in
connection with the above storm sewer construction.
#925-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 1 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-208-85 adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-9-2-33, submitted by James Blain requesting waiver
use approval to construct an addition to an existing office building
located on the northeast corner of Schoolcraft and Levan Roads
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in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 20, which property is zoned P.S. ,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 85-9-2-33 is hereby approved
and granted, such approval to be based upon the same conditions
as those set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning
Commission as well as being based upon the submission of a revised
Landscape Plan, dated August 30, 1985.
#926-85 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 85-9-3-7,
submitted by Gregory J. Stempien, attorney of the law firm of
Stempien & Stempien, dated September 25, 1985 and submitted on
behalf of J.A.R. Company, wherein a request is made for the vacating
of a portion of the right-of-way on Oporto from Eight Mile to
Morlock, 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.
#927-85 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the
Legislative Committee to submit a new report and recommendation
with respect to a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of
Ordinances transmitted by the Department of Law by letter dated
August 18, 1981 , which would control the sale of vehicles and/or
merchandise from parking lots.
#928-85 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Hercules Drawn
Steel Corporation/Amrheim Company, dated October 1 , 1985, covering
new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 29.
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 Monday, November 18,
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.
#929-85 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated October 14, 1985,
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approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 550-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Grantland Avenue, West of Newburgh in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
30, T.15. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and
the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all
of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of October 4, 1985, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, December 16, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the
date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before
i'm the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
#930-85 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated October 14, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance, approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 551-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Lathers Avenue, North of Seven Mile in the S.E. 1/4 of Section
1 , T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and
the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all
' L of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
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with the City Clerk under date of October 14, 1985, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, December 16, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the
date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
f931-85 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated October 14, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance, approved for submission by
the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 552-85,
and the City Engineer having ascertained the assessed valuation
of all property affected by the proposed street improvement of
Bassett Drive, North of Ann Arbor Trail , in the N.W. 1/4 of Section
31 , T.1S. , R.9E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and
such report having indicated the number of parcels which show
tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and having
prepared and caused to be prepared plans and specifications therefor
and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and
what part, if any, should be a general obligation of the City,
the number of installments in which assessments may be paid and
the lands which should be included in the proposed special
assessment district, and it appearing to the Council that all
of such information, estimate, plans, specifications and
recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of October 14, 1985, and that there
has been a full compliance with all of the provisions of Section
3.08.060 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council
does hereby set Monday, December 16, 1985 at 8:00 P.M. as the
date and time for a public hearing on the Necessity for such
proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before
the Council in the Livonia City Hall , 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 3.08.070 of said Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized to give notice and publication of such hearing as is
required by Section 3.08.070 of said Code.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
9932-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Executive Assistant to the Mayor, dated October 2, 1985,
approved by the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits resolution #39-85 adopted by the
Library Comrission on September 19, 1985, the Council approves
and endorses the submission of a $500,000.00 Michigan Equity Grant
request to the Michigan Department of Commerce for the purpose
of constructing the Livonia Library Conference Center, which will
serve as a regional magnet site for library services and programs,
regional business conferences, state-wide and national
teleconferences and convention facilities, the proposed project
being consistent with the requirements of the Michigan Equity
program, Public Act 112 of 1985; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any grant funds received by the City
shall not be expended prior to the beginning date of the project
period; and Edward H. McNamara, Mayor of Livonia, is hereby
designated to sign the application form and to be responsible
for the direction of implementation of the grant.
A progress report from the City Council/Schools Liaison Committee pursuant
to their meeting of October 7, 1985 re CR 362-85 concerning the Clarenceville
Sesquicentennial was received and placed on file for the information of the Council .
Councilwoman Gundersen took from the table, for second reading and
adoption, the following Ordinance:
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 85-5-1-12)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on
publication.
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LCouncilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1 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 85-3-1-10)
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 19 OF THE ZONING
MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE
III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN
L AND CITED AS "THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING
ORDINANCE" BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO.
(Petition 85-6-1-16)
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 AMENDING SECTION 13 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 85-6-1-17)
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
imm 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 .
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#933-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recormendation of the Director of Public Works dated October 8,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby reject all bids
received with respect to providing custodial maintenance in City
buildings, the action herein being taken for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#934-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works dated October 8,
1985, approved by the Director of Finance and approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to execute the attached amendatory agreement (letter of
understanding) regarding employment of custodians for the period
December 1 , 1985 through November 30, 1986, in the manner and
form herein submitted; further, the Council does hereby authorize
the transfer of the sum of $98,747 from the Contractual Service
Account #101-447-818.020.000 to the following wages and benefits
accounts in next year's budget:
Account Description Amount
101-447-702.000.000 Wages $62,920
101-447-715.000.000 FICA 4,433
101-447-722.000.000 Pension 13,310
101-447-719.000.000 Medical 15,543
101-447-720.000.000 Life Insurance 1 ,254
101-447-768.000.000 Uniforms 1 ,287
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#935-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law dated October 2, 1985, approved by the City
Clerk and the Director of Finance and approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to a proposal for a new voter registration
system and ballot counting system for the Office of the City Clerk,
the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached
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proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and Computer Election
Systems, Inc. , 1001 Eastshore Highway, Berkeley, California 94710,
in the manner and form herein submitted for this purpose, as well
as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#936-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-218-85 adopted on September 24, 1985 with regard
to a petition submitted by Beatrice Wright requesting approval
to erect one wall sign on the Village Green Florist building located
at 33239 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and approve the said wall sign subject to compliance with the
same condition set forth in the action by the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
L was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-219-85 with regard to a petition submitted by
Beatrice Wright requesting approval to erect one ground sign on
property located at 33239 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve the said ground sign subject to compliance
with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid recommendation
of the Planning Commission, as well as the additional condition
that the said ground sign shall have a maximum size limitation
of 8' x 8' .
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#937-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-219-85 with regard to a petition submitted by
Beatrice Wright requesting approval to erect one ground sign on
property located at 33239 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby request that the City Planning Department
submit its report and recommendation with respect to alternate
ground sign proposals in lieu of the foregoing.
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lisA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution of referral with the following
result:
AYES: McCann, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: Bennett, Ventura, Feenstra.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#938-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 3, 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-217-85, adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard
to Permit Application #2113, submitted by BAT, Ltd. , requesting
approval to relocate a satellite disc antenna on the Bench Pub
building located at 33653 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and approve Permit Application #2113, subject to
compliance with the same condition set forth in the aforesaid
action of the Planning Commission, as well as the additional
L condition that the said satellite disc antenna be painted in a
color that is compatible with the Bench Pub building.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it
was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 1 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-220-85, adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-8-8-19, submitted by Michael Downes requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
multiple family dwellings on the northeast corner of Seven Mile
and Merriman Roads in Section 2, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 85-8-8-19 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the
aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, as well as
the additional condition that overhangs (soffits) shall be required
all around the proposed structures and shall have a minimum width
of 18".
Imo On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it
was
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Imp #939-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 1 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-220-85, adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard
to Petition 85-8-8-19, submitted by Michael Downes requesting
site plan approval in connection with a proposal to construct
multiple family dwellings on the northeast corner of Seven Mile
and Merriman Roads in Section 2, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 8.02 of Ordinance 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for
its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion to refer with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor.
NAYS: Ventura, McCann, Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#940-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission dated October 1 , 1985, which transmits
its resolution 9-212-85, adopted on September 24, 1985, with regard
to the preliminary plat for the Sheffield Estates Subdivision
#2, proposed to be located on the North side of Curtis Road, East
of Wayne Road in Section 9, the Council does hereby approve of
the said preliminary plat subject to the receipt of a report and
recommendation by the Department of Public Works relative to the
development plans and specifications for the improvements therein,
and the financial assurances guaranteeing the satisfactory
installation of such improvements, the approval herein being based
upon the same condition as that set forth in the aforesaid action
of the Planning Commission.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it
was
#941-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Finance dated October 9, 1985,
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
authorize the employment of Creative Ideas, 1679 Hoit Tower,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48033, to provide four, two-day sessions,
on-site, custom designed, with two certified instructors to a
12 student ratio, for a total cost in the amount of $6,750; further,
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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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#942-85 RESOLVED, that the Council hereby determines that the
Annual Budget for the fiscal year as submitted by the Mayor for
the next fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1985, and ending
November 30, 1986, as shown in the Budget document on pages I
through XXXII , submitted by the Mayor to the Council on September
13, 1985, pursuant to Section 3, Chapter VII of the City Charter,
be and hereby is determined and adopted and appropriations made
as provided by the City Charter; provided, however, for the monthly
reports to the Council , the amounts as shown on Pages 1 through
214 should be used for comparative reporting purposes, and Council
approval is required for transfers between line items within one
activity; that all proceedings on said Budget be and hereby are
approved as being in full conformance with the City Charter, a
public hearing having been held on October 14, 1985; after proper
notice being published in the Livonia Observer and Eccentric,
the official newspaper of the City, on September 30, 1985; and
provided further, that the City Clerk shall publish or cause to
be published this resolution together with a summary of said Budget
as adopted herein, together with the minutes of this meeting.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
#943-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and
Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 5.000 mills, of
the State equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal
property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next
fiscal year commencing December 1 , 1985, and ending November 30,
low 1986, and in addition to the above amount which is authorized
to be levied for general purposes by the Charter of the City of
Livonia:
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low (a) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .000
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter
of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for police protection and law
enforcement personnel , equipment supplies and facilities
of the City of Livonia; in addition to the amount
authorized to be levied for general municipal purposes;
(b) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 1 .500
mills, of the State equalized assessed valuation of
all real and personal property subject to taxation in
the City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter
of the City of Livonia, for the purpose of providing
additional revenues for fire, police and snow removal
personnel , equipment supplies and facilities of the
City of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes,
(c) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .029
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
1611 real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to the provisions of Act 379 of the Public
Acts of 1925, for the purpose of advertising, exploiting
and making known the industrial and commercial advantages
of the City of Livonia and to establish projects for
the purpose of encouraging immigration to, and increasing
the trade, business and industries of the City of Livonia;
in addition to the amount which is authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes;
(d) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of 2.207
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above,
pursuant to the provisions of the Public Acts of 1917,
for the purpose of establishing, operating, maintaining
and administering the Municipal Garbage Collection System
and/or plant for the collection and disposal of garbage
and refuse in the City of Livonia; in addition to the
amount authorized to be levied for general municipal
purposes,
(e) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .087
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for
the purpose of debt retirement on the 1959, 1965 and
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Imi 1968 Fire Station Bond Issue; in addition to the amount
which is authorized to be levied for general purposes;
(f) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .008
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for
the purpose of debt retirement of the 1965 Public Library
Bond Issue; in addition to the amount which is authorized
to be levied for general municipal purposes;
(g) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .156
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for
the purpose of debt retirement on the Park and
Recreational Facilities Bond Issue, Series I and Series
II, in addition to the amount which is authorized to
be levied for general municipal purposes,
(h) The Council does hereby establish a tax levy of .586
mills of the State equalized assessed valuation of all
real and personal property subject to taxation in the
City of Livonia for the fiscal year set out above for
the purpose of debt retirement on the 1978 Street
Improvement Bonds, Series I, Series II and Series III,
in addition to the amount which is authorized to be
levied for general municipal purposes,
and provided further, that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
City Assessor, City Treasurer and City Clerk are hereby authorized
and directed to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution, and the City Clerk is requested
to immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the
above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
was
#944-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with Act 5, P.A. of 1982
and pursuant to Section 5, Chapter VII and Section 1 of Chapter
VIII of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby
establish an additional tax levy of 1 .000 mills of the State
equalized assessed valuation of all real and personal property
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subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the next fiscal
year commencing December 1 , 1985 and ending November 30, 1986,
pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter VIII of the Charter of the City
of Livonia, for the purpose of providing additional revenues for
Library services and Library supplies and facilities in the City
of Livonia; in addition to the amount authorized to be levied
for general municipal purposes; and provided further that the
Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, City Assessor, City Treasurer
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
and the City Clerk is requested to immediately transmit copies
of this resolution to each of the above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilman Feenstra, seconded by Councilman McCann, it
was
Iwo 1945-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions of Chapter
20 of Act 40 of the Public Acts of 1956, otherwise known as the
Drain Code of 1956, and in order to raise the sum necessary to
pay:
(a) Installment No. 27 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 1 , which installment is due April 1 , 1986
and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1 , 1986, and
(b) Installment No. 25 on the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 2, which installment is due April 1 , 1986,
and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1 , 1986; and
(c) Installment No. 21 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 19, which installment is due April 1 , 1986,
and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance, which
interest is also due on April 1 , 1986, and
(d) Installment No. 19 of the respective assessments for
improving Livonia Drain No. 22, which installment is
due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the interest on the unpaid
balance, which interest is also due on April 1 , 1986,
and
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(e) Installment No. 18 of the assessment for the improving
of Farmington Road Storm Relief Drain, which installment
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lim is due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest payment is also due on
April 1 , 1986; and
(f) Installment No. 16 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 11 (Extensions) and No. 19 (Extension), which
installments are due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the
interest on the unpaid balance, which interest is also
due on April 1 , 1986, and
(g) Installment No. 15 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Blue Drain Extension and Branches, which installment
is due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1986; and
(h) Installment No. 10 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drains Nos. 1 (Extension and Branches) , 16 (Extension
and Branches), 38 and 42, which respective installments
are each due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the interest
on the unpaid balance, which interest is also due on
April 1 , 1986; and
(i ) Installment No. 9 of the assessment for improving Livonia
L Drain No. 27 (Branches) , which installment is due April
1 , 1986, and to pay the interest on the unpaid balance,
which interest is also due on April 1 , 1986, and
(j) Installment No. 7 of the assessment for improving Livonia
Drain No. 10 (Extension and Branches), which installment
is due April 1 , 1986, and to pay the interest on the
unpaid balance, which interest is also due on April
1 , 1986; and
the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby determine that
there shall be and does hereby establish a tax levy of .785 mills
of the State Equalized Valuation of all real and personal property
subject to taxation in the City of Livonia for the purpose of
providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay the said installments
and interest payments and, in this connection, the City Council
does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread upon the County
tax roll ; and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation, Office of the
Wayne County Drain Commissioner, City Treasurer, City Assessor
and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to immediately transmit
copies of this resolution to each of the above offices.
Ibm A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
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On a motion by Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it
Imo was
#946-85 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the authority provided
in Act 342, Public Acts of Michigan, 1939, as amended, and in
order to raise the sum necessary to pay the 13th installment for
sanitary and storm sewer improvements in Rosedale Gardens
Subdivision, the Council of the City of Livonia does hereby
determine that there shall be and does hereby establish a tax
levy of .130 mills of the State Equalized Valuation of all real
and personal property subject to taxation in the City of Livonia
for the purpose of providing sufficient revenues to meet and pay
the said installment and interest payments and, in this connection,
the City Council does hereby elect to have such tax levy spread
upon the County Tax Roll , and the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation,
Office of the Wayne County Road Commission, City Treasurer, City
Assessor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
immediately transmit copies of this resolution to each of the
above offices.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
lis NAYS• None.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#947-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 30,
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 a Panasonic 12", black
and white, television set for the Eddie Edgar Arena Warming Room,
which television set has been donated by Councilman Fernon P.
Feenstra.
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#948-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 10, 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for
Council acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described
Ihmas:
Grant of Easement dated October 8, 1985, executed by Joseph
A. Gazdecki , a single man, for•
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The South 20 feet of the following parcel of land:
lim Part of the N.W. 1/4 of Section 26, T.1S, R.9E, City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as beginning at a point on the southerly
right of way line of the I-96 Service Drive distant
N 88°05'16" East 953.50 feet and S 02°03'48" East
265.30 feet from the Northwest corner of Section 26,
T.1S, R.9E, and proceeding thence along said right
of way line, N 84°39'15" East 130.21 feet; thence
S 02°03'48: East 432.02 feet; thence S 87°26'16" West
130.00 feet; thence N 02°03'48" West 425.69 feet to
the point of beginning. (Part of Bureau of Taxation
Parcels 26E31a, 32a)
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 Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#949-85 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
October 9, 1985, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council
acceptance a Grant of Easement, more particularly described as:
Grant of Easement dated October 5, 1985, executed by John
F. Mathews and Jacqueline M. Mathews, his wife, for:
The centerline of proposed 12 foot wide sewer easement,
being more particularly described as follows.
Part of the North 220 feet of the West 1/2 of the
Northeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of the Northwest
1/4 of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, T.1S, R.9E,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan. Being more
particularly described as beginning at a point distant
Due South, 659.43 feet along the West line of Section
12 (also the centerline of Middlebelt Road, 120 feet
wide) and N. 89°44'28" East 328.94 feet, and Due South
140.00 feet from the Northwest corner of said Section
12, T.1S, R.9E. ; to the centerline of a proposed 12
foot wide sewer easement; proceeding thence along
the centerline of said 12 foot wide easement N
89°44'28", 100.00 feet to its terminus. (Part of
Bureau of Taxation Parcel 12B37a)
16. 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.
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On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and
unanimously adopted, it was
1950-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Safety dated October
15, 1985, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the sale of the following used police vehicles
and confiscated property to the following high bidders:
1971 Harley Davidson Motorcycle - VIN 26C16627HL
Donald G. Kubasta
19237 Grandview
Detroit, MI 48219 $3,000
1980 Chevrolet Camaro - 6 cylinder - VIN 1S87KAL510001
Marianne Marsh
38270 S. Rickham
Westland, MI 48185 $1 ,851
81-2 1981 Chrysler LeBaron
Trumbull Auto Sales
ibm 2128 Trumbull
Detroit, Mi 48216 $1 ,522
81-5 1981 Chrysler LeBaron
Trumbull Auto Sales
2128 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216 $1 ,622
81-91 1981 Chrysler LeBaron
Trumbull Auto Sales
2128 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216 $1 ,922
81-92 1981 Chrysler LeBaron
Trumbull Auto Sales
2128 Trumbull
Detroit, MI 48216 $1 ,822
further, the Council does hereby authorize the sale of eight (8)
1983 Dodge Diplomats, on which no bids were received, to Mr. Exavor
Giller, 34785 W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, for
a total sum of $13,200 ($1 ,650 each) , the action herein being
taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
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#951-85 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 Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#952-85 WHEREAS, there exists in the City of Livonia (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
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
has been initiated by The Economic Development Corporation of
the City of Livonia (the "Corporation"), and
WHEREAS, the Corporation designated to this Board for
approval , in conformity with Act 338, a Project Area for a
commercial store to be owned by Jacobson Stores Realty Company
and leased to Jacobson Stores, Inc. (the "Project"),
WHEREAS, this Board, by resolution on November 19, 1979
appointed two additional directors for the Project and by resolution
on April 23, 1980 certified approval of the Project Area designated
by the Corporation and established the Project District Area
boundaries for the project (collectively the "Resolutions"); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation, by resolution on October 17,
1985 amended the legal description'of the Project Area (the "Amended
Project Area"), and
WHEREAS, this Board deems it advisable to certify approval
of the Amended Project Area, redesignate the Project District
Area and ratify appointment of the two additional directors for
the Project; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.
1 . The legal description attached hereto as Exhibit
A is hereby approved as the Amended Project Area.
2. The Project District Area is hereby redesignated
lis to be coterminous with the Amended Project Area.
3. The appointment of the two additional directors
listed on Exhibit C attached hereto is hereby ratified.
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4. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
EXHIBIT A
A parcel of land being a part of the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7, T.
1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as:
Commencing at the S.E. corner of said Section 7, T. 1 S. , R. 9
E. ; thence N. 0° 09' 10" E. along the East line of said Section
501 .35 feet; thence N. 89° 50' 50" W. 250.00 feet to a point,
said point being one of the S.E. corners and the point of beginning
of the parcel herein described, thence N. 0° 09' 10" E. 371 .21
feet, thence N. 45° 02' W. 349.61 feet, thence S. 44° 58' W. 825.00
feet, thence S. 45° 02' E. 349.61 feet, thence N. 89° 58' E. 370.00
feet; thence N. 44° 58' E. 300.04 feet to the point of beginning,
containing 10.00 acres of land.
EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS
Michael P. O'Connor
15338 Susanna Circle
Livonia, Michigan 48154
Bernard R. Pickard
18453 University Park
Livonia, Michigan 48152
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#953-85 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
and accomplish said purposes has been initiated by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation");
and
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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 a commercial
store facility to be undertaken on behalf of Jacobson Stores Realty
Company (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 November 18, 1985, at 8 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
Livonia 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 JACOBSON STORES REALTY COMPANY PROJECT
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 .
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Said project plan deals with the construction and equipping
of a 150,000 square foot, 2 story commercial store facility to
be owned by Jacobson Stores Realty Company, and leased to Jacobson
Stores, Inc. , and to be located on a project area or site described
as follows: between Newburgh Rd. on the East side and North Laurel
Park Drive on the West side.
The street address of the facility is 37500 Six Mile Rd. ,
Livonia, Michigan.
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 $9,850,000 to assist in the financing
of said project.
The City Council will meet at 8 o'clock p.m. , Monday, the
18th day of November, 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, 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.
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On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#954-85 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole dated October 21 ,
1985, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 588-85 in
connection with a communication from the City Planning Commission
dated June 14, 1985, which transmits its resolution 6-116-85,
adopted on June 11 , 1985, with regard to Sign Permit Application
#1717, submitted by Burns Sign Company requesting approval to
erect a new ground sign on property located on the west side of
Middlebelt Road between Seven Mile Road and Clarita in Section
11 , the Council does hereby approve the revised Monument Ground
Sign Plan (Drawing #D-8, dated September, 1985) , subject to
compliance with a minimum setback of 16' .
On a motion by Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, it was
#955-85 WHEREAS, various special assessment rolls (the "Rolls")
hereinafter described for the construction of road improvements
in special assessment districts similarly denominated have been
prepared, reviewed and confirmed by the City Council , and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it will
be necessary to issue special assessment bonds pledging for their
payment collections on the Rolls;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
1 . The estimated period of usefulness of said improvements
is not less than twenty (20)years.
2. Special assessment bonds be issued in the amount
of One Million Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
($1 ,325,000) (the "Bonds") in anticipation of the collection of
an equal amount of future due installments on the Rolls, together
with interest and investment income thereon, as follows:
Special Assessment Principal Amount Installments
Roll No. Pledged Pledged
254 $ 11 ,000 1985-1994, inclusive
255 4,000 1985-1994, inclusive
256 568,000 1985-1999, inclusive
257 187,000 1985-1999, inclusive
258 165,000 1986-1998, inclusive
259 17,000 1986-1995, inclusive
260 54,000 1986-1995, inclusive
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261 273,000 1986-1995, inclusive
262 46,000 1986-1995, inclusive
The liability of each of the Rolls shall be limited to the
principal amounts and installments set forth above and interest
and investment income thereon, provided, however, that in no event
shall the amounts pledged for payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds be less than the amounts set forth above
for each Roll . In addition to the special assessments primarily
pledged, the City full faith, credit and resources shall be pledged
secondarily for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest
on the Bonds as the same become due. If the pledged special
assessments are not collected in amounts sufficient to pay the
principal of and interest on the Bonds as the same become due,
the City will promptly advance from its general funds as a first
budget obligation sufficient moneys to pay said principal and
interest or, if necessary, levy taxes upon all taxable property
in the City therefor, subject to applicable constitutional ,
statutory and charter tax rate limitations
3. The Bonds shall be designated 1985 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
LIMITED TAX BONDS and shall consist of bonds registered as to
principal and interest of the denomination of $5,000 or multiples
of $5,000 up to the amount of a single maturity, numbered
consecutively in order of registration from 1 upwards, dated as
of December 1 , 1985, and shall be payable annually on February
1 of each of the years as follows.
$ 50,000 1986,
100,000 1987 and 1988,
150,000 1989,
100,000 1990,
125,000 1991 to 1995, inclusive;
100,000 1996,
25,000 1997 to 2000, inclusive.
4. The Bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates determined
on sale thereof, not exceeding thirteen percent (13%) per annum,
payable on February 1 , 1986, and semiannually thereafter, by check
drawn on the transfer agent mailed to the registered owner at
the registered address, as shown on the registration books of
the City maintained by the transfer agent. Interest shall be
payable to the registered owner of record as of the fifteenth
(15th) day of the month prior to the payment date for each interest
payment. The date of determination of registered owner for purposes
of payment of interest as provided in this paragraph may be changed
by the City to conform to market practice in the future. The
principal of the Bonds shall be payable at Manufacturers National
Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, which is hereby designated
as registrar and transfer agent for the issue. The Bonds shall
be subject to redemption prior to maturity as set forth in Section
7 hereof. Interest on the Bonds from December 1 , 1985 to August
1 , 1986 shall be capitalized and paid from Bond proceeds.
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5. The Bonds shall be executed in the name of the City with
the facsimile signatures of the Mayor, the City Clerk and the
City Treasurer and shall have the City's seal or a facsimile printed
or affixed on them. No bond shall be valid until authenticated
by an authorized officer of the transfer agent. The Bonds shall
be delivered to the transfer agent for authentication and be
delivered by him to the purchaser in accordance with instructions
from the Treasurer of the City upon payment of the purchase price
for the Bonds in accordance with the bid therefor when accepted.
Executed blank bonds for registration and issuance to transferees
shall simultaneously, and from time to time thereafter as necessary,
be delivered to the transfer agent for safekeeping.
6. Any bond may be transferred upon the books required to
be kept pursuant to this section by the person in whose name it
is registered, in person or by his duly authorized attorney, upon
surrender of the bond for cancellation, accompanied by delivery
of a duly executed written instrument of transfer in a form approved
by the transfer agent. Whenever any bond or bonds shall be
surrendered for transfer, the City shall execute and the transfer
agent shall authenticate and deliver a new bond or bonds, for
like aggregate principal amount. The transfer agent shall require
the payment by the bondholder requesting the transfer of any tax
or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect
to the transfer.
7. Said Bonds shall be in substantially the following form.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
1985 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIMITED TAX BOND
Rate Date of Maturity:
Date of Original Issue. December 1 , 1985
Registered Owner:
Principal Amount: Dollars
The City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of Michigan (the
"Issuer"), promises to pay the Principal Amount shown above to
the Registered Owner on the Date of Maturity specified above,
with interest thereon from the Date of Original Issue, or such
later date to which interest has been paid, until paid at the
Rate specified above, payable on February 1 , 1986, and semiannually
thereafter. Principal of the bonds is payable at the principal
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office of Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan,
or such other transfer agent as the Issuer may hereafter designate
by notice mailed to the registered owner not less than 60 days
prior to any interest payment date. Interest is payable to the
registered owner of record as of the 15th day of the month preceding
the payment date as shown on the registration books of the Issuer
maintained by the transfer agent by check or draft mailed to the
registered owner at the registered address. For the prompt payment
of this bond, both principal and interest, the full faith, credit
and resources of the Issuer are hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is one of a series of bonds of even date aggregating
the principal sum of $1 ,325,000, issued in anticipation of the
collection of special assessments in Special Assessment Districts
Nos. 254 to 262, inclusive, of the Issuer for the purpose of paying
part of the cost of road improvements in said Districts, all in
accordance with the provisions of state law, the charter of the
Issuer and a duly adopted resolution of the Issuer. The resolution
authorizing the bonds specifies the amount of collections and
installments pledged from each District and limits the liability
of each District to such amount and installments.
Bonds of this issue maturing in the years 1986 to 1995,
inclusive, are not subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds or portions of bonds of this issue maturing in the
years 1996 to 2000, inclusive, shall be subject to redemption
by the Issuer prior to maturity, in such order as the Issuer shall
determine on any interest payment date on or after February 1 ,
1995, at par and accrued interest plus a premium as follows:
2% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption
on or after February 1 , 1995, but prior to February 1 , 1998,
1% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption
on or after February 1 , 1998, but prior to maturity.
In case less than the full amount of an outstanding bond
is called for redemption the transfer agent upon presentation
of the bond called in part for redemption shall register,
authenticate and deliver to the registered owner a new bond in
the principal amount of the portion of the original bond not called
for redemption.
Notice of redemption shall be given to the holders of bonds
to be redeemed by mailing of such notice not less than thirty
(30) days prior to the date fixed for redemption to the registered
owner at the address of the registered owner as shown on the
registration books of the Issuer. No further interest payable
liw on the bonds called for redemption shall accrue after the date
fixed for redemption, whether presented for redemption or not,
provided the Issuer has money available for such redemption.
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This bond is transferable only upon the books of the Issuer
kept for that purpose at the office of the transfer agent by the
registered owner hereof in person, or by his attorney duly
authorized in writing, upon the surrender of this bond together
with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the transfer
agent duly executed by the registered owner or his attorney duly
authorized in writing, and thereupon a new registered bond or
bonds in the same aggregate principal amount and of the same
maturity shall be issued to the transferee in exchange therefor
as provided in the resolution authorizing the bonds of this series,
and upon the payment of the charges, if any, therein prescribed.
This bond is payable out of special assessments to be collected
on the lands situated in the aforesaid Special Assessment Districts.
In case of insufficiency of said special assessment collections,
this bond is payable as a first budget obligation out of the general
funds of the Issuer, including the collection of any ad valorem
taxes which the Issuer is authorized to levy, subject to
constitutional , charter and statutory tax rate limitations.
It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions
and things required by law precedent to and in the issuance of
this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one have been
done, exist and have happened in regular and due time and form
as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of the Issuer,
including this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one,
does not exceed any constitutional , charter or statutory debt
limitation.
This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose until
the transfer agent's Certificate of Authentication on this bond
has been executed by the transfer agent.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne,
State of Michigan, by its City Council , has caused this bond to
be executed with the facsimile signatures of its Mayor, its City
Clerk and its Treasurer and its corporate seal or a facsimile
thereof to be printed hereon, all as of the Date of Original Issue.
CITY OF LIVONIA
By
Mayor
(SEAL)
Countersigned
lbw
City Clerk
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Treasurer
(FORM OF TRANSFER AGENT'S CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION)
Certificate of Authentication
This bond is one of the bonds described in the withinmentioned
resolution.
MANUFACTURERS NATIONAL BANK OF
DETROIT, Transfer Agent
By
Authorized Representative
8. The City having already received a Michigan Department
of Treasury Order Providing Exception From Prior Approval for
the issuance of the Bonds, the City Finance Director shall fix
the date of sale of said Bonds and shall cause notice of sale
of said Bonds to be published in an authorized newspaper at least
seven (7) full days before the date fixed for sale of the said
bonds.
9. Said notice of sale shall be in substantially the following
form:
OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
$1 ,325,000 1985 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT LIMITED TAX BONDS
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received
by the undersigned at the City Clerk's Office in the City Hall
Ibe located at 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154,
on , the day of , 1985, until
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o'clock p.m. , Eastern Standard Time, at which time and place said
bids will be publicly opened and read. Bids will also be received
simultaneously and publicly opened and read at the offices of
Municipal Advisory Council of Michigan, 1158 First National
Building, Detroit, Michigan 48226. The bonds will be awarded
to the successful bidder no later than o'clock p.m. , Eastern
Standard Time on that date.
BOND DETAILS: Bonds will be registered bonds of the denomination
of $5,000 or multiples thereof up to the amount of a single
maturity, dated December 1 , 1985, numbered in order of
authentication from 1 upwards and will bear interest from their
date payable on February 1 , 1986, and semiannually thereafter.
The bonds will mature on the 1st day of February as follows:
$ 50,000 1986,
100,000 1987 and 1988,
150,000 1989,
100,000 1990,
125,000 1991 to 1995, inclusive;
100,000 1996,
25,000 1997 to 2000, inclusive.
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: Bonds shall bear interest
at a rate or rates not exceeding 13% per annum, to be fixed by
the bids therefor, expressed in multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%,
or both. The interest on any one bond shall be at one rate only
and all bonds maturing in any one year must carry the same interest
rate. The difference between the highest and lowest interest
rate on the bonds shall not exceed four percent (4%) per annum.
No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the bonds or
at a price less than 98% of their par value will be considered.
PRIOR REDEMPTION: Bonds of this issue maturing in the years 1986
to 1995, inclusive, are not subject to redemption prior to maturity.
Bonds or portions of bonds maturing in the years 1996 to 2000,
inclusive, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, at
the option of the City,in such order as the City shall determine,
on any interest payment date on or after February 1 , 1995, at
par and accrued interest plus a premium as follows:
12% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption
on or after February 1 , 1995, but prior to February 1 , 1998.
1% of the principal amount of each bond called for redemption
on or after February 1 , 1998, but prior to maturity.
Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption
shall be given by first class mail by the transfer agent to each
registered owner of the bonds. Bonds so called for redemption
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Imp shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption provided
funds are on hand with the transfer agent to redeem said bonds.
In case less than the full amount of an outstanding bond
is called for redemption, the transfer agent upon presentation
of the bond called in part for redemption shall register,
authenticate and deliver to the registered owner a new bond in
the principal amount of the portion of the original bond not called
for redemption.
TRANSFER AGENT AND REGISTRATION: Principal shall be payable at
Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, or
such other transfer agent as the City may hereafter designate
by notice mailed to the registered owner not less than 60 days
prior to any change in transfer agent. Interest shall be paid
by check mailed to the owner as shown by the registration books
of the City as of the 15th day of the month preceding any interest
payment date. The bonds will be transferable only upon the
registration books of the City kept by the transfer agent.
PURPOSE AND SECURITY: The Bonds are issued in anticipation of
the collection of future due installments of special assessments
for road improvements in Special Assessment Districts Nos. 254
to 262, inclusive, in the City, as set forth in the bond-authorizing
resolution. The special assessments and interest and investment
income thereon shall be sufficient to pay the principal of and
interest on the bonds when due. The liability of each Special
Assessment District is limited as to amount and as to the
installments on the various rolls pledged for repayment as set
forth in the bond-authorizing resolution. The bonds will pledge
the limited tax full faith and credit of the City as additional
security for payment of principal and interest. Pursuant to such
pledge, should special assessment collections be insufficient,
the City shall be obligated to pay the principal of and interest
on said bonds as a first budget obligation from its general funds,
including the collection of any ad valorem taxes which the City
is authorized to levy, but any such levy shall be subject to
applicable constitutional , charter and statutory tax rate
{ limitations.
The rights or remedies of bondholders may be affected by
bankruptcy laws or other creditor's rights legislation now existing
or hereafter enacted.
GOOD FAITH A certified or cashier's check in the amount of $26,500
drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to
the order of the Treasurer of the City, must accompany each bid
as guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be
forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and the
bidder fails to take up and pay for the bonds. No interest shall
be allowed on the good faith checks and checks of the unsuccessful
bidders will be promptly returned to each bidder's representative
or by registered mail .
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AWARD OF BONDS: The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose
bid produces the lowest interest cost computed by determining,
at the rate or rates specified in the bid, the total dollar value
of all interest on the bonds from 1 , 198 , to their
maturity and deducting therefrom any premium or adding thereto
any discount.
LEGAL OPINION: Bids shall be conditioned upon the unqualified
approving opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys
of Detroit, Michigan, a copy of which opinion will be printed
on the reverse side of the bonds, and the original of which will
be furnished without expense to the purchaser of the bonds at
the delivery thereof. The fees of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone for services rendered in connection with such approving
opinion are expected to be paid from bond proceeds. Except to
the extent necessary to issue their unqualified approving opinion
as to validity of the above bonds, Miller, Canfield, Paddock and
Stone has not been requested to examine or review and has not
examined or reviewed any financial documents, statements or
materials that have been or may be furnished in connection with
the authorization, issuance or marketing of the bonds, and
accordingly will not express any opinion with respect to the
accuracy or completeness of any such financial documents, statements
or materials.
DELIVERY OF BONDS. The City will furnish bonds ready for execution
at its expense. Bonds will be delivered without expense to the
purchaser at Detroit, Michigan, or at such place as may be mutually
agreed upon. The usual closing documents, including a certificate
that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance of the bonds,
will be delivered at the time of the delivery of the bonds. If
the bonds are not tendered for delivery by twelve o'clock noon,
Eastern Daylight Time, on the 45th day following the date of sale,
or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is not a
business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time
thereafter until delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal
by serving notice of cancellation, in writing, on the undersigned
in which event the City shall promptly return the good faith
deposit. Payment for the bonds shall be made in immediately
available funds. Accrued interest to the date of delivery of
the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery.
Unless the purchaser furnishes the transfer agent with a list
giving the denominations and names in which it wishes to have
the bonds issued at least 10 business days after sale of the bonds,
the bonds may be delivered in the form of a single certificate
for each maturity registered in the name of the purchaser.
CUSIP NUMBERS: It is anticipated that CUSIP identification numbers
Lip will be printed on said bonds, but neither the failure to print
such numbers on any bonds nor any error with respect thereto shall
constitute cause for a failure or refusal by the purchaser thereof
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to accept delivery of and pay for said bonds in accordance with
terms of the purchase contract. All expenses in relation to the
printing of CUSIP numbers on said bonds shall be paid for by the
City; provided, however, that the CUSIP Service Bureau charge
for the assignment of said numbers shall be the responsibility
of and shall be paid for by the purchaser.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS.
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "proposal
for Special Assessment Bonds".
ROBERT F. NASH
Clerk
City of Livonia
10. There shall be established and maintained a fund to
be designated 1985 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND DEBT RETIREMENT FUND.
Into said fund there shall be placed the accrued interest and
premium, if any, received at the time of delivery thereof as well
as sufficient bond proceeds to pay the interest accruing on the
bonds until August 1 , 1986. In addition, there shall be paid
into said fund the collections of principal and interest on the
Rolls in anticipation of the collection of which the Bonds
authorized by the provisions of this response are to be issued.
The amount to be paid by each District shall not exceed the amount
of Bonds allocated to the District and the interest and investment
income thereon. If at any time said fund is insufficient to pay
the principal of and interest on said Bonds as the same becomes
due, the City shall advance from its general funds as a first
budget obligation a sufficient amount of money to pay such principal
and interest and, if necessary, levy taxes on all taxable property
in the City for such purpose, subject to applicable constitutional ,
charter and statutory tax rate limitations.
11 . There shall be established and maintained a separate
fund, to be designated 1985 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT CONSTRUCTION FUND,
into which shall be placed the proceeds of sale of the Bonds,
except for capitalized and accrued interest and premium, if any,
and from which fund there shall be paid the cost of the improvement.
12. The City shall not invest, reinvest or accumulate any
moneys deemed to be proceeds of the bonds pursuant to 103(c) of
the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and the applicable
regulations thereunder, in such a manner as to cause the bonds
to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of said 103(c) and
the applicable regulations thereunder.
13. The Finance Director is authorized to purchase bond
insurance for the Bonds to be paid from the proceeds thereof and,
in the event such insurance is provided, the Clerk is authorized
to make appropriate changes in the Notice of Sale.
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Ime14. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as
they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the
same hereby are rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bennett, Ventura, McCann, Feenstra, Gundersen, Taylor, Bishop.
NAYS: None.
On a motion by Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Taylor,
and unanimously adopted, it was
#956-85 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21 .02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended,
and Section 5 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921 ,
as amended, Brenda L. Fandrei , 19578 Fitzgerald, Livonia, Mi 48152,
is hereby appointed as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals,
effective October 24, 1985, to fill the unexpired term of Mary
Karenko, which term shall expire on July 12, 1987, with all the
authority and duties as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and
ims Act 207.
On a motion by Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Feenstra, and
unanimously adopted, it was
#957-85 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, to assist
and retain local industrial and commercial enterprises in order
to strengthen and revitalize the City's economy and to encourage
the location and expansion of industrial and commercial enterprises
to provide needed services and facilities to the City and its
residents; and
WHEREAS, a program to alleviate the aforesaid conditions
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 No. 338,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1974, as amended ("Act No. 338"), has
designated the hereinafter described project area for such a program
to this Council for its approval thereof, and
ihmWHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries, and
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WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to approve
the appointment of two additional directors to the Board of
Directors of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions of Section
4(2) of Act No. 338;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1 . This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the Corporation's designation of the project area described in
Exhibit A hereto attached (for the Waukeen Project).
2. This Council does hereby establish as a project
district area the property described in Exhibit B hereto attached.
3. This Council does hereby certify its approval of
the individuals listed on Exhibit C as additional Directors of
the Corporation to serve in conformity with the provisions of
Section 4(2) of Act No. 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of
Section 20 of Act No. 338 have been met and that the formation
of a project citizens district council is not required.
5. The City Clerk be and is hereby directed to deliver
a certified copy of this resolution to the Secretary of the Board
of the Corporation.
6. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar
as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and
the same hereby are rescinded.
EXHIBIT A
PROJECT AREA
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as:
Lots 22 and 23, except the North 176 feet,
Schoolcraft Manor Subdivision No. 2, of part
of the East 1/2 of Section 30, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan.
EXHIBIT B
PROJECT DISTRICT AREA
The project district area shall be coterminous with the land
described in Exhibit A attached hereto.
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EXHIBIT C
ADDITIONAL DIRECTORS
The following individuals have been approved as the additional
directors for The Economic Development Corporation for the City
of Livonia to serve for the Waukeen project:
1 . William P. Scruggs
A. Z. Shmina & Sons Co.
13000 Newburgh Road
Livonia, Michigan 48150
2. Philip Barth
Mooney Real Estate
18845 Beech Daly
Detroit, Michigan 48240
On a motion by Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and
unanimously adopted, this 1065th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
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was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. , October 23, 1985.
4r ilodook
obert F. Nash , City tleik