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L MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On May 13, 1981, 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 8:10 P.M. . Councilman Taylor delivered the invocation. Roli
was called with the following result: Present--Robert D. Bennett, Robert F. Nash,
Gerald Taylor, Robert E. McCann, Robert R. Bishop and Peter A. Ventura. Absent--
Alice Gundersen.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; G. E. Siemert,
City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Michael Reiser, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator; Robert
!ft Turner, Police Chief; Daniel Gilmartin, Industrial Coordinator; and James Andres,
Ceta Program Administrator.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#407-81 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 954th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 29, 1981, are hereby approved.
The following resolution was unanimously introduced,.supported and adopted:
#408-81 WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have been deeply saddened
by the recent death of Louis E. Schmidt; and
WHEREAS, he played a prominent role in the growth and development
of this community, having served as the Superintendent of the Clarenceville
Public Schools for 18 years, and
WHEREAS, he also served as a member of the State Legislature and
as Administrative Assistant to the State Treasurer, and
WHEREAS, during the course of a career which spanned more than 33
years in Livonia, he came to be known as a man of character, honesty and
L integrity, and
WHEREAS, his good nature and warm personality will be missed by hi
many friends and associates,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of
the City of Livonia deem it fitting at this time to record their sorrow
upon the passing of a beloved citizen and friend and to join with his
family and the community in mourning the loss of Louis Schmidt.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#409-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Chief of Police, dated April 22, 1981, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby accept the bid of World Camera, P. O. Box 72,
Birmingham, Michigan 48012 for supplying the Police Department with certain
Photographic Equipment as specified in the Traffic Grant Project for the
Unit Price Bid and for the total estimated amount of $2,354.00, the same
having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#410-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 29, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and
which transmits its resolution WS 2451 4/81, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc. , 15553 Beech Daly Road,
Detroit, Michigan 4(5238 for supplying the Water Department with top soil
at the following Unit Bid Price:
1,000 Yds. More or Less: Yard Delivery: $6.95 Yd.
Pickup: 6,00 Yd.
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#411-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 29, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2452 4/81, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Sycamore Farms, 1007 Roosevelt, Plymouth, Michigan 48170, for
supplying the Water Department with Merion Sod at the following Unit
Bid Price:
1,000 Yds. More or Less Yard Delivery: .80 Yd.
Pickup: .60 Yd.
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the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifica-
tions; further, in the event the aforesaid Sycamore Farms is unable to
supply acceptable sod, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of
sod from the next two (2) low bidders, being Blue Grass Farms or Huron
Sod Farms, for the unit prices shown in the attachment.
A roll csll vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#412-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, and the Livonia Historical Commission, dated May 4, 1981, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director
of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the bid of New Era Construction, Inc., 14057 Cloverlawn,
Detroit, Michigan 48238 for moving the Quaker House and Shaw House to the
Historical Village at Greenmead for the price of $16,000, the same having
been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications; further,
the Council does hereby accept the bid of Hillcrest Home Builders, 1186
Rolling Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 for constructing founda-
tions for the Quaker House, Parsonage and Shaw House at the Historical
Village at Greenmead for the price of $22,967.05, the same having been in
fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications; further, the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum
of $20,000 from the Building Improvement Historical Restoration Fund, as
well as the sum of $18,967.05 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account,
for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#413-81 RESOLVED,that having considered a communication from the Histori-
cal Commission, dated May 4, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize
New Era Construction, Inc., 14057 Cloverlawn, Detroit, Michigan 48238 to
move the Parsonage onto the foundation at Greenmead for the price of
$1,500.00 and to move the Milk Shed to the Historical Village at Greenmead
from Quaker Acres for the sum of $800.00, further, the Council does
hereby authorize Hillcrest Home Builders, Inc., 1186 Rolling Hills,
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48013 to construct a foundation for the Milk
Shed at Greenmead for the price of $1,981.00, further, the Council does
hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of 0,281,00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and the Council
does hereby determine to authorize the aforesaid items without competitive
bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication, and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Sectic
2-213(d)(4) and (5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#414-81 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 23.01(a) of Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, the Council does hereby request that the City Planning Commis-
sion conduct a Public Hearing and thereafter submit its report and recom-
mendation to the City Council on the question of whether or not certain
City owned property commonly known as "Quaker Acres" should be rezoned
from PL to C-1, the legal description of which property is as follows:
The west 160 ft. of the east 355 ft. of the south
290 ft. of the east 1/2 of the west 1/2 of the
southeast 1/4 of Section 4, City of Livonia, County
of Wayne, Michigan, except the south 60 feet thereof.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, McCann, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: Bishop and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#415-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated April 21, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, which
transmits its resolution WS 2446 4/81, the Council does hereby concur in
the inclusion of certain Water Department work in the Paving Contract for
Newburgh Road which was previously awarded to che Tony Angelo Cement
Construction Company, 24768 Lahser Road, Southfield, Michigan 48034, in
Council Resolution No. 352-81, adopted on April 29, 1981, and for this
purpose the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00
from Account Number 591-559-818.000.000 for the repair of 100 Sq. Ft. of
pavement at the N. E. corner of Plymouth and Newburgh Roads, previously
removed to repair a broken water main; further, the Council does hereby
determine to authorize the inclusion of these items in the aforesaid
contract awarded to Tony Angelo Cement Construction Company without any
further bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication,
and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 2-213(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: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#416-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 8, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and the attached final construction
estimate dated March 31, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize Final
Payment in the amount of $4,662.40 to Thompson-McCully, 5905 Belleville
Road, Belleville, Michigan 48111 which sum includes the full and complete
balance due on a contract dated August 8, 1979 in the amount of
$221,707.43, the actual contract amount completed to date being $226,369.82
in connection with the Hathaway Avenue paving from Stark Road to Farmington
Road, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the
said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and
specifications, and that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance
and guarantee bond have been filed, FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the City Assessor and the Treasurer to increase the assessments
for parcels listed in the Attachment II so as to include the cost of
additional drive approach construction requested by property owners within
the Assessment District ($5,883.71), and the Council does hereby appropri-
ate and authorize the payment of the City's share for this project of
$127,427.43 from the $7.9 million General Obligation Road Improvement Bond
Issue with the provisions that the Bond Issue be reimbursed at such time
as funds may become available from a future Motor Vehicle Highway Fund
Bond Issue, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized
co do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#417-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 9, 1981, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
/Metsubmission by the Mayor with regard to the 1979 Miscellaneous
treet Improvement Program, and the completion of the contract awarded to
Thompson-McCully Company pursuant to Council Resolution 642-79, dated
June 20, 1979, which project included the paving of the streets in Livonia
Hills Subdivision (S.A.D. 4186), Cardwell Avenue between Joy and West
Chicago (S.A.D. #197), Orangelawn and Elmira, west of Inkster Road
(S.A.D. #198), and Park Woods Subdivision, Whitcomb and Stanmoor Drives,
south of Six Mile Road (S.A.D. #204), which work has been completed in
accordance with contract plans and specifications and which was in the
total amount of $182,625.93, which sum is $21,957.57 less than the amount
authorized under Council Resolution Numbers 642-(9 and 824-79, and it
appearing from the aforementioned report that the necessary Contractor's
Affidavit, Maintenance and Guarantee Bond have been filed, the Council
does hereby determine as follows.
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a. To authorize the City Assessor and Treasurer to
revise assessment rolls for S.A.D. 's #186, #197,
#198, and #204 on the basis of the actual costs
and in accordance with the information shown on
Attachments 1, 3, 5, and 7, and to also increase
the assessments for the parcels shown on Attachments
2, 4, 6, and 8 so as to include the costs for
additional drive approach construction requested
by the various owners; and
b. To appropriate and authorize payment of the City's
share of $30,275.58 from the $7.9 million General
Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue with the
provision that the $7.9 Bond Issue be reimbursed
at such time as funds may become available from a
future M.V.H.F. bond issue.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES; Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#418-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the
Director of Finance, dated April 14, 1981, which is approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor, with regard to the matter of providing financial
support for the Livonia Community Youth Employment Office, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the School Board/City Council Joint
Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#419-81 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia has received a request from Con-
tractors Steel Company, dated April 20, 1981, which submits an applica-
tion proposing the establishment of an industrial development district;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Act 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and
WHEREAS, there is located within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia the following described property:
Parcel I
Parts of Lots 8 through 12 inclusive of "Broadmoor Acres
Subdivision" of part of S.W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, being
more particularly described as follows:
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Commencing at the N.E. corner of Lot 8, thence N. 89° 50' 00" H
along the southerly line of Amrhein Road, a distance of 34.54 fee
to a point; thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 50.96 feet to
the point of beginning of the building herein described:
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 35.00 feet to a point;
Thence N. 89° 55' 30" W. a distance of 30.00 feet to a point,
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 349.10 feet to a point,
Thence S. 89° 55' 30" E. a distance of 32.35 feet to a point,
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 70.10 feet to a point;
Thence N. 89° 55' 30" W. a distance of 32.35 feet to a point,
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 19.85 feet to a point,
Thence N. 89° 55' 30" W. a distance of 131 65 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00° 04' 30" E. a distance of 474.05 feet to a point;
Thence S. 89° 55' 30" E. a distance of 161.65 feet to the
point of beginning. Containing 65,726 square feet or 1.5089
acres, more or less.
Parcel II
Part of Lots 8 through 12 inclusive of "Broadmoor Acres Subdivi-
sion" of part of S.W. 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. ,
Livonia Township, Wayne County, Michigan, being more particularly
described as follows:
Commencing at the N.E. corner of Lot 8; thence N. 89° 50' 00" V.
along the southerly line of Amrhein Road, a distance of 34 54
feet to a point; thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 50.96
feet to a point; thence N. 89° 55 30" W. a distance of 161.65
feet to a point; thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 34 10
feet to the point of beginning of the building herein described.
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 439.95 feet to a point;
Thence S. 89° 55' 30" E. a distance of 131.65 feet to a point;
Thence S. 00° 04' 30" W. a distance of 41.00 feet to a point;
Thence N. 89° 55' 30" W. a distance of 191.70 feet to a point;
Thence N. 00° 04' 30" E. a distance of 480.95 feet to a point;
Thence S. 89° 55' 30" E. a distance of 60.05 feet to the point
of beginning. Containing 34,279 square feet or 0.7869 acres,
more or less.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as follows.
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real
property within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 7.
2. This City Council sets Monday, June 8, 1981 at 8.00 P.M.
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
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as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shal:
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Divisional Comptroller of the Cadillac Motor Car Division, General Motors
Corporation, Detroit, Michigan 48232, dated April 15, 1981, with regard to
the amendment of the Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate 79-063
issued to General Motors Corporation, Cadillac Motor Car Division,
pursuant to 1974 PA 198, which certificate covers facilities located at
12200 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, which amendment would reflect
increased costs from $102.0 million to $139.7 million so as to permit
production of V-6 engines, as well as V-8 engines, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in and approve of the amendment herein requested
in the manner and form submitted, and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan State Tax
Commission.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor and unanimously
adopted, it was
#420-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a copy of a communication from
the Cadillac Motor Car Division, General Motors Corporation, Detroit,
Michigan, 48232, dated April 15, 1981, bearing the signature of the
Divisional Comptroller, requesting an amendment to the Industrial Facilities
Exemption Certificate 79-063 issued to Cadillac Motor Car Division,
General Motors Corporation, pursuant to 1974 PA 198, such certificate
covering facilities located at 12200 Middlebelt, Livonia, Michigan, which
amendment would reflect increased costs from $102.0 million to $139.7
million so as to permit increased production facilities, the Council does
hereby refer the same to a Hearing to be held on June 8, 1981 at 8:00 p. m.
at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan
48154 to afford the applicant, the City Assessor, and representatives of
the affected taxing units an opportunity to be heard.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#421-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Rose-
dale Gardens Corporation, dated April 21, 1981, with regard to the 1980
property tax levied on the Civic Association Clubhouse located at 9611
Hubbard, the Council does hereby refer this item to the City Assessor
and City Attorney for their respective reports and recommendations.
*Councilman Bishop was excused at 8 50 p. m.
The communication dated April 9, 1981, from the Wayne County Board of
Commissioners, regarding regarding loss of revenue due to payment of specific taxes
in lieu of property taxes, the same to be reimbursed from State Revenues, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#422-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter, dated April 23, 1981,
from Robert G. Amell, 9921 Cranston Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, 48150
requesting permission to close Cranston Avenue between Elmira and
Orangelawn on Monday, May 25, 1981, from 12:00 Noon until dusk, for the
purpose of conducting an annual Memorial Day Block Party, the Council does
hereby determine to grant permission as requested, the action taken
herein being made subject to approval of the Police Department.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#423-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation oz
the Director of Finance, dated April 15, 1981, and approved for submission
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of an evenin;,
meal from Interstate United Corporation of Michigan, 15201 Commerce Drive
North, Dearborn, Michigan 48120, for supplying the City with a catered
cold meal for the Unit Price of $1.55 for the Senior Citizen Nutrition
Program for the period ending September 30, 1981; further, the Council
does hereby determine to 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 2-213(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: Taylor, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop returned at 8:55 p. m.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#424-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Direct-
or of Finance, dated April 22, 1981, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a proposed adjustment of General Fund
revenues for the budget year ending November 30, 1981, the Council does
hereby deter ine to a rove and authorize the individual revenue account
decreases/as�siownersi�the attached schedule; further, the Council does
hereby determine to transfer the net decrease of $111,000 as reflected in
the attached schedule to the Unexpended Fund Balance Account, the action
herein being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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impBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#425-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated April 13, 1981, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a resolution adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission on
April 6, 1981 wherein it is recommended that the Livonia Historical
Society be granted permission to conduct the 4th Heritage Fair at Greenmead
on June 7, 1981 and to have a food booth, the proceeds of which are to be
used for the development of Greenmead as well as to grant permission to
other clubs who participate in this event on a percentage basis, the
Council does hereby concur in and approve of such action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#426-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated April 14, 1981, approved by the City Engineer
and the Director of Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Department of Law to acquire Newburg
Road right-of-way located in Section 5, owned by William S. Lute and Mary
Rose Lute, his wife, sellers, which land is more particularly described
as follows:
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
Land in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
being a part of the West 1/2 of Section 5, T. 1 S.,
R. 9 E., more particularly described as:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, de-
scribed as: Beginning at a point on the West line
of said Section distant N. 925.40 feet from the
Southwest corner of Section 5 and proceeding thence
North along said West line 166.39 feet, thence N.
89° 06' East, 261.80 feet, thence S. 166.39 ft.;
thence S. 89° 06' W., 261.80 feet to the point of
beginning.
and
The West 60 feet of the following parcel of land:
A part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 5, T. 1 S., R.
9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being
more partivularly described as beginning at a point
on the west line of the said Section 5, distant N.
0° 00' 14" W. 881.69 feet from the S. W. corner of
Section 5; thence N. 0° 00' 14" W. 44.67 feet; thence
N. 89° 59' 46" E. 305.00 feet; thence S. 0° 00' 14"
E. 44.67 feet; thence S. 89° 59' 46" W. 305.00 feet
to the point of beginning. (Part of Bureau of Tax-
ation Parcel 05C1a and Parcel 05C1b2b2b2).
Newburgh Road Right-of-Way.
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subject to the following terms and conditions:
(1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of
$2,900.00 less 900.00 heretofore paid to sellers
as Estimated Just Compensation;
(2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of
title work;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2,0+5.00 is hereby
appropriated and authorized to be expended from the proceeds of the 7.9
million dollar general obligation road improvement bond issue for the
acquisition of said right-of-way; and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#427-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated April 22, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Grant Modification #004+ to the City of Livonia's CETA Annual Plan for
Fiscal Year 1981, the Council does hereby authorize the said Grant
Modification in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute the
same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#4+28-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Mayor, dated April 22, 1981, and submitted pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion 272-81, with respect to a proposed increase in the remuneration
received by Water and Sewer Board Members, the Council does hereby deter-
mine that in lieu of a car allowance which shall henceforth be discontinued
members of the Board shall henceforth each receive a salary in the amount
of $135.00 per month and that the Chairman of the Board shall receive
$165.00 per month; and all prior resolutions which are in conflict here-
with are hereby repealed and/or amended to be consistent with the action
taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Division of Police dated April 8, 1981 with
respect to rates for police vehicle auto washes, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#429-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated April 16, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
contract between the City of Livonia and the Detroit Concert Band, Inc. ,
with respect to a performance of the band to be conducted at Ford Field on
August 30, 1981, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Cler
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the aforesaid contract
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#430-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated May 8, 1931, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a check in the
amount of $4800.00 from the Ford Motor Company Fund provided for the
purpose of funding the Detroit Concert Band performance at Ford Field on
August 30, 1981, the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia accept the said $4800; and in this regard does authorize the
expenditure of same for the aforesaid stated purpose.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#431-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated April 16, 1981, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed
agreement between the City of Livonia and Corey Monson for production of
the Arts Commissions 1981 Music Under the Stars Program, the compensation
for which such services shall be in the amount of $1,000.00, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the Cit
of Livonia to execute the said contract, as well as to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; FURTHE.
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
sum of $1,000.00 from Account #101-739-882-010, for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Director of Finance dated April 24, 1981,
transmitting an analysis of interest earned by the City of Livonia for the quarter
ended February 28, 1981, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#432-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks
and Recreation Commission, dated April 13, 1981, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution 1562-81 in connection with a request from the Livonia Jaycees
to operate a concession wagon in connection with the Music Under the Stars
Summer Program, and having also considered a communication from the Arts
Commission, dated May 4, 1981, with respect to this matter, the Council
does hereby determine to grant permission to the Livonia Jaycees to operat(
the said concession wagon, food and/or beverage concession, during the
1981 Music Under the Stars Performances at the Civic Center Park only and
subject to the Jaycees contributing 10% of their gross sales to the City
of Livonia, as well as providing a trash pick-up after the shows.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#433-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1981, which sets forth its resolution
4-64-81, adopted on April 7, 1981, with regard to a request from Wynne
Garlow and Peter Zurek for an extension of the approval of Petition
78-8-2-23 relative to a waiver use approval to operate a restaurant within
an existing structure located within the Livonia Mall Shopping Center, at
the N. W. corner of Middlebelt and Seven Mile Roads, in Section 2, pre-
viously granted in C.R. 1126-78, adopted on December 20, 1978, and the
Council having granted a prior extension relative to same in C.R. 370-80,
the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant an additional extension, for a one (1) year
period, subject to compliance with all of the conditions attached to the
original waiver use approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#4+34-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1981, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 4-65-81, adopted on April 7, 1981, with regard to a reauest from
Wynne Garlow and Peter Zurek for an extension of the approval of
Petition 78-8-2-24+, relative to a waiver use approval to establish a
Class C Liquor Licensed Operation within an existing building located in
the Livonia Mall Shopping Center at the Northwest corner of Middlebelt anc.
Seven Mile Roads in Section 2, previously granted in Council Resolution
1127-78, adopted on December 20, 1978, and the Council having granted a
prior extension relative to same in Council Resolution 371-80, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and grant an additional extension for a one (1) year
period subject to compliance with all of the conditions attached to the
original waiver use approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following results
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#435-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 16, 1981, which transmits its resolution
4-58-81, adopted on April 7, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-2-2-2
submitted by Steve Kaplantzes requesting waiver use approval to utilize a
Class C Liquor License in connection with an existing restaurant located
on the northeast corner of Five Mile and Merriman Roads in the Southwest
1/4+ of Section 14, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
Petition 81-2-2-2 is hereby denied, the Council having determined as a
matter of fact that the petitioner has failed to affirmatively demonstrate
that the proposed waiver use complies with the general standards and
requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of the Zoning Ordinance, and for
the following additional reason:
The proposed use does not comply with the special
requirement set forth in Section 11.03, subsection
(h) of the Zoning Ordinance which prohibits the
location of a Class C Liquor Licensed establishment
within one thousand (1,000) feet of any other Class
C Licensed establishment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
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#1+36-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby discharge from the
Committee of the Whole the communication from the Liquor Control Commis-
sion, dated March 11, 1981, with regard to an application from Steve
Kaplantzes, 881+2 Perrin, Livonia, Michigan 1+8150, for a new full year
Class C License, to be located at 31116 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan
1+8151.; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to
advise the Liquor Control Commission that the City Council denies the said
request and would not recommend that the said application be approved by
the Michigan Liquor Control Commission; and the City Clerk is hereby
directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#1+37-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 15, 1981, which transmits its resolution
1+-60-81, adopted on April 7, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-3-2-5,
submitted by Lawrence J. and Sara Epstein requesting a waiver use
approval to utilize an S.D.D. License in connection with an existing
business located in Wonderland Shopping Center at Middlebelt and Plymouth
Roads, in the Northeast 1/1+ of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2,
the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and Petition 81-3-2-5 is hereby denied, the Council
having determined as a matter of fact that the petitioner has failed to
affirmatively demonstrate that the proposed waiver use complies with the
general standards and requirements set forth in Section 19.06 of the
Zoning Ordinance, and for the following additional reasons:
1. The proposed use would be detrimental to and
incompatible with the adjoining use of the area.
2. There is no demonstrated need for an SDD License
to be located in the subject area.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 15, 1981, which transmits its resolution
1+-60-81, adopted on April 7, 1981, with regard to Petition 81-3-2-5,
submitted by Lawrence J. and Sara Epstein requesting a waiver use approval
to utilize an S.D.D. License in connection with an existing business
located in Wonderland Shopping Center at Middlebelt and Plymouth Roads, in
the Northeast 1/1+ of Section 35, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby determine to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for
further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS: Taylor, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
The President declared the motion to refer DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, McCann, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: *Bishop and **Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I think this action is discriminatory
**Councilman Ventura made the following statement: My 'no' vote is cast
because I do not believe that this petition was given enough and thorough
consideration.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#438-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated April 20, 1981, which transmits its resolution
4-69-81, with regard to Petition 81-3-8-13 submitted by R. A. DeMattia
Company requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to
construct an additional drive-in automatic teller machine unit to an
existing banking facility located on the east side of Farmington Road,
north of Five Mile Road in Section 15, pursuant to the provisions set
forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance #543, as amended, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and Petition 81-3-8-13 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by "ouncilman McCann, it was
#439-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 10, 1981, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
determine to amend Item No. 8 of Council Resolution 320-80, adopted on
April 2, 1980, and subsequently amended by Council Resolution 904-80, so
as to reduce the financial assurances now on deposit with the City for
general improvements in the Ravine of Bell Creek Subdivision located in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 15 to $7,000 of which at least $2,000 shall bE
in cash, to cover the cost of remaining general improvements in said
subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the City, if
any, shall be reduced accordingly; FURTHER, all other financial assurances
now on deposit with the City shall remain the same and unchanged; and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental t
the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result*
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#440-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 7, 1981, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, the Council does
hereby authorize the release to Industrial Development Company, 3001 Big
Beaver, Suite 720, Troy, Michigan 48084, the proprietor of the Veronica
Industrial Park Subdivision located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 29,
of cash escrow monies in the amount of $635 00 related to the placement of
Survey Monuments and Markers, deposited with the City in accordance with
Council Resolution 319-80, adopted on April 2, 1980, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforementioned report of the
City Engineer, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#441-81 RESOLVED that, Biltmore Properties Co., 2900 W. Maple, Troy, Mi.
48084 as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve the
proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision* Windridge Village
Subdivision No. 4, located in the West 1/2 of Section 4, City of Livonia,
the said proposed preliminary plat being dated August 7, 1979; and it
further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat was
given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on August 7, 1979, and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works
as is set forth in the report of that department dated April 9, 1981,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions:
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended; the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the
regulations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the
Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such depart-
ment; all such improvements to be constructed, installed accomplished and
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution; failing this, the approval contained herein shall be consideree
null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
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(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 9-122 of the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4+) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City
of Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required
by the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans;
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
A. Trees $ 23,915.00
B. Street Name Signs 1,300 00
C. Traffic Control Signs 1,400.00
D. Street Light Notification 100 00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review and Administration $30,601.87
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 71,40+.38 102,006.25
F. Engineering Services (Grading and
Soil Control)
1. Plan Review 209.00
2. Permit and Inspection 1,120.00 1,329 00
TOTAL CASH PANTS $130,050 25
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing Subdiv
sion Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in
substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check, cas'
bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in such
form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period; that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in
the following amounts; such deposits to be deposited in the office of the
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City Clerk:
A. General Improvement Bond - Y2,046,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
B. Sidewalk Bond - 197,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
C. Grading & Soil Erosion Control
Bond (Ordinance No. 1187) - 25,000.00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash.
D. Monuments and Markers - 7,420.00 (All Cash)
(Ordinance No. 951)
E. Development of Greenbelt Areas
Entrance Markers - 25,000 00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash.
(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City
ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with the request
by Contractor to use Greenmead for temporary concrete plant site in connection with
the Newburgh Road widening, was removed, and will be considered at the Study
Meeting to be held on May 18, 1981.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, IS HEREBY
AMENDED BY ADDING CHAPTER__THERETO.
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.
Councilman Taylor invoked the Emergency Clause and gave second reading
to the foregoing Ordinance and a roll call vote was taken thereon with the followinL
result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#442-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Inspector, dated April 16, 1981, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed
ordinance amendment which would readopt the BOCA Codes in conformity with
the State Construction Code, the Council does hereby refer the same to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#443-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated April 1, 1981, approved by the Superintendent of
Public Service, the Chief Building Inspector, and the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, with regard to
certain proposed amendments to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and the
establishment of policy and procedure for processing permits covering work
imwin public rights-of-way under City jurisdiction, the Council does hereby
refer the same to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#'001 81 WHEREAS, there exists ia the City of Livonia (the "Municipality")
the need for certain programs to alleviate and prevent conditions of
unemployment and to assist and retain local industries and commercial
enterprises and to encourage the location of industries and commercial
enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the economy of the
Municipality and provide needed services and facilities to the Municipalit;
and the residents thereof; and
WHEREAS, as one of its programs to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes, The Economic Development Corpora-
tion of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") in conformity with Act 338,
Michigan Public Acts, 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has initiated proceed-
ings with respect to the potential issuance of its limited obligation
economic development revenue bonds to assist in the financing of the
project captioned in the title of this resolution (NMI-Brock Livonia
Venture Project); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation did prepare and submit to the "Local
„ Public Agency", as defined in Act 338 (i.e. "the official body of a
municipality authorized to plan and implement the development and
redevelopment of the municipality") and this governing body of the
Municipality a project plan for a project named "Topeka Inn Management, In
Project," which project and project plan were substantially similar to thy:
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project (the "Project") and amended project plan (the "Amended Project
Plan") herewith submitted to this governing body by the Corporation
following its approval thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency did review and recommend
approval of the project plan, including, in particular, the zoning change
required thereby, as previously submitted to this governing body of the
Municipality; and
WHEREAS, this governing body of the Municipality previously did
conduct a public hearing and approved said project plan, all in conformity
with Act 338; and
WHEREAS, Topeka Inn Management, Inc. did change its name to "Brock
Hotel Corporation" which change this governing body did recognize by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, it is now intended that the Project will be owned by
NML-Brock Livonia Venture, a joint venture created pursuant to the Michigan
Uniform Partnership Act and consisting of The Northwestern Mutual Life
Insurance Company, a Wisconsin corporation, and the aforementioned Brock
Hotel Corporation, a Delaware corporation; and
iwwWHEREAS, pursuant to Act 338, it is necessary to hold a public
hearing concerning the Amended Project Plan, as recommended by the
Corporation, prior to taking legislative action relating to it,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That this governing body does recognize that the Company is
now known as NML-Brock Livonia Venture
2. That in all proceedings respecting the issuance by the
Corporation of its limited obliga4ion economic development revenue bonds,
the name "NML-Brock Livonia Venture" shall be used whenever appropriate, in
the place and stead of the name "Topeka Inn Management, Inc."
3 Pursuant to Act 338 this governing body shall meet on June 8,
1981, at 8:00 o'clock p.m. , at which time it shall conduct a public hearing
on the Corporation's submission of t1e Amended Project Plan.
4+. 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 Municipality; (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 know address of the owner as shown
by the tax assessment records, which notices shall be published and given
at least ten (10) full days prior to the date set for said hearing.
5. Said notice shall be in substantially the following form:
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROJECT PLAN FOR
NML-BROCK LIVONIA VENTURE PROJECT
INCLUDING ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY
THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of
Livonia, pursuant to and in accordance with Act 338, Michigan Public
Acts, 1974, as amended, shall hold a public hearing on June 8, 1981, at
8:00 o'clock p.m., in the City Hall, Livonia, Michigan.
The Public Hearing shall be held to consider whether the
Amended Project Plan recommended to the City Council by The Economic
Development Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "EDC") constitutes a
public purpose and the advisability of the City Council approving by
resolution the Amended Project Plan. The City Council will also consider
the findings and recommendations of the City of Livonia Planning Commis-
sion regarding the project plan.
Under the Amended Project Plan the Project would consist of a
204 unit Holiday Inn Motel and Holidome recreational area and related
improvements to be located near the intersection of Six Mile Road and
1-96/275.
The Amended Project Plan entails issuance by the EDC of its
iiff limited obligation revenue bonds and the loan of moneys obtained thereby
(approximately $9,500,000) to NML-Brock Livonia Venture, a joint venture
created pursuant to the Michigan Uniform Partnership Act and consisting of
The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, a Wisconsin corporation,
and Brock Hotel Corporation, a Delaware corporation for construction and
acquisition of the Project. The revenue bonds will be secured by and
payable from the loan repayments received from NMI-Brock Livonia Venture..
The bonds will not be a general obligation of the City of Livonia and will
not be payable from the general or tax funds of the City of Livonia.
The Amended Project Plan, and other information concerning the
Project and its financing will be available for public inspection during
regular business hours at the offices of the City Clerk in Livonia.
THIS NOTICE is given pursi.ant to the requirements of Section 17
of Act 338. Further information concerning the matters set out in this
notice may be secured from the City Clerk's office.
All interested citizens are encouraged to attend and will be
offered an opportunity at said hearing to address the City Council
concerning the Project Plan.
City Clerk
6. This governing body does hereby determine that the foregoing
form of notice and the manner of publication directed is adequate notice
to the citizens of the Municipality and is well calculated to inform them
of the intention of this governing body to hold a public hearing and the
purpose of the public hearing.
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7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby
are rescinded.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#445-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the City
Assessor, dated May 4, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to 1981
PA 6, which requires that the City of Livonia mail approximately 32,000
"Homestead Exemption Affidavits" to property owners, the Council does
hereby appropriate and arthorize the expenditure of the sum of $9,600.00
from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, said 59,600.00
to be allocated to the accounts and in the amounts indicated in the
aforesaid communication; FURTHER, that in the event Proposal A is approved
at the May 19, 1981 Special Election, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of an additional S22,200.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account and in the amounts reflected in the
aforesaid communication, the action herein being taken for the reasons
indicated in said communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#446-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 22,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance two
(2) Grants of Easements more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated April 8, 1981, executed by Richard D.
MacKinnon, Assistant Treasurer, Michigan Columbus Federal Credit
Union, A Corporation existing under the Federal Credit Union Act,
conveying an easement for the purpose of installing and maintaining
a storm sewer, described as follows.
PARCEL DESCRIPTION:
Part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the North 1/4 corner of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , thence S. 00° 05' 14" W. 60.00
feet along the north and south 1/4 line of Section
14 to the south line of Six Mile Road (120 feet
wide) and the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S. 00°
05' 14" W. 386.33 feet along said line; thence N.
89° 54' 46" w. 173.64 feet; thence N. 00° 05' 14"
E. 385 59 feet to the south line of Six Mile Road;
thence N. 89° 50' 35" E. 173.64 feet along said
line to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
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EASEMENT DESCRIPTION
The centerline of a 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer described
as follows:
COMMENCING at the southeast corner of the afore
described parcel of land and proceeding N. 00° 05'
14" E. 106.33 feet along the east line of said
parcel to the POINT OF BEGINNING: thence N. 89°
54' 46" W. 24.00 feet; thence S. 00° 05' 14" W.
106.33 feet to a point on the south line of said
parcel, said pcint being the POINT OF ENDING of
the easement.
2. Grant of Easement, dated February 26, 1981, executed by Thomas Celani,
President, Columbus Development Corporation, a Michigan Corporation,
conveying an easement for the purpose of installing and maintaining a
storm sewer described as follows:
PARCEL DESCRIPTION:
Part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 14, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of
Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described as follows:
COMMENCING at the North 1/4 corner of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., thence S. 00° 05' 14" W. 60.00
feet along the north and south 1/4 line of Section
14 to the south line of Six Mile Road (120 feet
wide) and the POINT OF BEGINNING: thence S. 00°
05' 14" W. 386.33 feet along said line; thence N.
89° 54' 46" U. 173.64 feet; thence N. 00° 05' 14"
E. 385.59 feet to the south line of Six Mile Road;
thence N. 89° 50' 35" E. 173.64 feet along said
line to the POINT OF PEGINNING.
EASEMENT DESCRIPTION:
The centerline of a 12 foot wide easement for storm sewer described
as follows:
COMMENCING at the southeast corner of the afore
described parcel of land and proceeding N. 89°
54' 46" W. 24.00 feet along the south line of
said parcel to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence
S. 00° 05' 14" W. 193.67 feet; thence S. 30° 05'
14" W. 40.00 feet to the center of an open water
course known as the Bell Branch of the Middle
Rouge River said point being the POINT OF ENDING
of the easement.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept th
aforesaid Grants of Easements 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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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#447-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated April 30,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Grant of Easement more particularly described as:
1. Grant of Easement, dated March 26, 1981, executed by Marian Rowlette,
Assistant Secretary, Ford Leasing Development Company, A Delaware
Corporation, conveying an easement for the purpose of installing and
maintaining a storm sewer, described as follows:
A twelve (12) foot wide easement, six (6) feet on
each side of the following described centerline;
Part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as: Beginning at a point distant Due North
365.56 feet along the west line of Section 19, and S.
79° 01' 42" E. 620.00 feet along the north line of
Schoolcraft Road, and Due North 572.63 feet from the
S. W. Corner of Section 19, Town 1 South, Range 9
East; proceeding thence N. 69° 01' 58" W. 67.47 feet;
thence Due West 220.00 feet; thence N. 45° 00' 00"
W. 40 feet more or less to a point of ending.
2. Grant of Easement, dated March 26, 1981, executed by Marian Rowlette,
Assistant Secretary, Ford Leasing Development Company, A Delaware
Corporation, conveying an easement for the purpose of installing and
maintaining a water main, described as follows:
A twenty (20) foot wide easement, ten (10) feet on
each side of the following described centerline;
Part of the S. W. 1/4 of Section 19, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as: Beginning at a point on the north line
of Schoolcraft Road distant Due North 365.56 feet
along the west line of Section 19, and S. 79° 01' 42"
E. 530.00 feet from the S. W. corner of Section 19,
Town 1 South, Range 9 East; proceeding thence Due
North 180.00 feet to a point of ending.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grants 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#1148-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated .April 29,
1981, from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a
Quit Claim Deed more particularly described as:
Quit Claim Deed, dated April 21, 1981, executed by Donald G. Van Every,
Partner, William F. Allen, Partner, and Fred A. Erb, Partner, Valley Wood
Apartments, a Michigan Co-Partnership, being conveyed to the City as
public right-of-way for Bobrich Avenue within the apartment site,
described as follows:
6o' Right-of-Way - (Bobrich Avenue)
A sixty (60' ) foot Right-of-Way over a parcel of land
in the southeast 1/4+ of Section 11, T. 1 S., R. 9 E ,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, being more
particularly described as: Beginning at a point on
the East line of Section 11, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , said
point being North along the East line of Section 11,
8+8.26' from the Southeast corner of Section 11, T.
1 S., R. 9 E., ; Thence N. 89 degrees 37' W. , 3+0.0' ;
Thence N 60.01' ; Thence S. 89 degrees 37' E. , 3+0.0' ;
Thence South along the East line of Section 11, 60.01'
to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#449-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Italian-American Club of Livonia, dated April 1f, 1981, and the report and
recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission, dated May 6, 1981,
regarding the development of the proposed Christopher Columbus Park at
Bicentennial Park, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Parks and Recreation Commission in approving the site plan as presentee
by the Planning Department with Boccie Courts and parking lots as shown
on the plan.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#450-81 WHEREAS, the City Clerk has received an Application for
Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate from Krandle, Thompson ? Mier,
P.C. , Attorneys for Allmand Associates Inc., dated January 21, 1981,
covering new industrial facilities to be located within City of Livonia
Industrial Development District No. 6;
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, PA
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, June 8, 1981, at 8:00 P.M. at
the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr. , Livonia, Michigan.
3. The Council hereby sets Monday, June 8, 1981, at 8:00 P.M. at the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Dr., Livonia, Michigan, as the
date, time and place for conducting a hearing on this said Application
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#451-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Commitee, dated April 28, 1981, and submit-
ted pursuant to Council Resolution 1130-80, in connection with a communica-
tion from the City Planning Commission, dated November 25, 1980, which
transmits its resolution 11-260-80, with regard to Petition 80-9-3-8
submitted by Walter B. Hamilton requesting the vacating of a public walk-
way located on the east side of Newburgh Road, south of Ann Arbor Road in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby determine as
follows:
a. To request the Forestry Division to clean the
area to the northwest;
b. To refer to Engineering to measure area along
lots 98 and 99 for the purpose of installing
a 4' high cyclone fence and report back to
the Council with a cost estimate.
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ImpBy Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#452-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 863-80, in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated July 30, 1980, with regard to the condition
of certain roads in the South 1/2 of Section 36, the Council does hereby
determine as follows:
1. That the streets within the Pearl Wilson Subdivision
be added to the existing contract with Jamesco, Inc. ,
contractor for the City's 1981 Concrete Joint and Crack
Sealing Program, and that the sum of $33,000 be appropriated
from the 9.8 Million Dollar Street Improvement General
Obligation Bond Issue for this purpose;
2. That the Public Service Division continue to monitor
the streets within the Pearl Wilson Subdivisions and
arrange to repair any and all sections of pavement when
it appears they may be reaching a dangerous or unsafe
condition, and
3. That the Public Service Division schedule selective
concrete removal and replacement work as called for
in Corrective Program "B"; such work should be
undertaken only at such time as (1) the repair of
the streets within the study area have reached top
priority for this type of work and (2) to the extent
that road maintenance funds are available for this
activity.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#453-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 321-81 with regard to the proposed street
improvement of Curtis Avenue from Deering to West of Lathers, the Council
does hereby determine to amend and revise Paragraph (6) of Council Resolu-
tion 320-81, adopted on April 8, 1981, so as to have the same read as
follows:
that the proportion of the cost and expense of
said improvement to be borne and paid by the
City shall be 60% ($17,982.00) and that the
balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $11,988.00 shall be
borne and paid by special assessments on all
lands and premises in the special assessment
iwe
district as herein established in proportion to
the benefits to be derived therefrom.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
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AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#454-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 493-80, in connection with a communication
from the Director of Community Resources, dated April 22, 1980, which bear
the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, therein it is recommended that three (3) storable tables (12
feet in length) be purchased for use in the City Hall Lobby for the price
of $316.25 per table, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of
$948.75 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose; and
the City Clerk is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or inciden-
tal to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#455-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 623-76 in connection with a communication
from the City Engineer, dated June 25, 1976, with regard to a proposed
improvement of a branch of the Bell Drain across the Idyl Wyld Golf Course
(Proposed Livonia Drain #50) the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#456-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 1076-77, in connection with a communication
from the Executive Director of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse,
dated August 25, 1977, to which is attached a facility study and treatment
environment review of the Community Commission on Drug Abuse, the Council
does hereby determine to take no further action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#457-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 292-79 in connection with a communication
from the Chief of Police, dated March 19, 1979, with respect to the
proposed revision of plans which have been prepared for a proposed additioi
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to the Public Safety Building, the Council does hereby determine to take
Imo no further action, inasmuch as a new architect has been selected and the
preparation of a feasibility and Design Study was authorized in Council
Resolution 1000-80, adopted on October 22, 1980.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#458-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 37-80 in connection with a communication
from the City Planning Commission, dated December 11, 1979, which transmit
its resolution 12-245-79 with regard to the proposed sale of 37.77 acres
of Heiman Park in Section 9, the Council does hereby determine to take no
further action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#459-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 911-79 in connection with a communication
from the Mayor, dated August 20, 1979, to which is attached a recommenda-
tion of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, regarding a priority
list of items which could be implemented by the use of funds from the sale
of Helman Park, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#460-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated April 28, 1981, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 750-79, adopted on July 25, 1979, in
connection with the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated
July 9, 1979, with regard to the proposed parking lot expansion at Idyl
Wyld Municipal Golf Course, the Cou:icil does hereby determine to take no
further action inasmuch as the said work has been completed.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#461-81 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#462-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated May 6, 1981, approved by the City Attorney and the Director
of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Board
of County Road Commissioners of the County of Wayne, Michigan which would
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authorize the City of Livonia to acquire rights-of-way on Middlebelt
between the 1-96 Freeway and Five Mile Road, the Council does hereby
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the said Agreement for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things
L necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS. None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#463-81 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Committee of the Whole, dated May 11, 1981, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 271-81 in connection with a communication from the
Chief of Police, dated July 2, 1980, wherein it is recommended that the
Division of Police be authorized to increase costs charged for each
assigned police reserve officer to S10 57 per hour as detailed in the
aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby concur in and approve of
such action with the exception, however, that the public and parochial
schools and colleges for regularly scheduled school events shall be
required to pay S5 70 per hour
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS. None
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#464-81 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of
Police, dated May 12, 1981, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a proposed contract between the City of Livonia and Motorola, entitled
"Performance Specification for the Livonia Police and Fire Computer Aided
Dispatch Systems", the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute the said contract
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution w- th the following result.
AYES. Taylor, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash and Bennett
NAYS. None
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and
unanimously adopted, this 955th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City
of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9 45 P M , May 13, 1981
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