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MINUTES OF THE NINE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-NINTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 2, 1980, 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. . Councilwoman Gundersen delivered the
invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present: Robert D.
Bennett, Robert F Nash, Gerald Taylor, Alice Gundersen, Robert R. Bishop, Robert
E. McCann and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk; Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor; Russell Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Service;
Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; Jack
Imp Dodge, Finance Director; Ronald R. Reinke, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation;
George Murphy, Supervisor Water and Sewer Department; Jerome W. Zimmer, Planning
Commission and Stanley Bien, Chief Librarian.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#289-60 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 180th Special Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 24, 1980, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#290-80 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 928th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 19, 1980, are hereby approved.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#291-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 10, 1980, 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, the Council does
hereby accept the following low bids which meet specifications for
supplying the City (Public Service Division - Road Maintenance Section)
with the material specified at the unit prices bid per ton through
April 1, 1981:
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Hayball Trucking, Inc. , 12550 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150
M.D.H.T. - 21A - D.T.Y. $4.13 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 21A - S.0 R 4.33 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 25A - D T Y. (Stone) 6.89 per ton
Ohio - No. 438 Limestone 5.15 per ton(1)
Metro Transport, Inc., 22223 Prosper, Southfield, Michigan 48034
M.D.H.T. - 22A - D T.Y. $3.73 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 22A - S.0 R. 3 73 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y. 4.70 per ton(2)
M.D.H.T. - 9A - D.T.Y. 5.14 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 9A - S.O.R. 5.14 per ton
W.C.R C. - Porous Backfill
- Grade A - D.T.Y. 2.69 per ton
Pea Gravel - D.T.Y. 3.09 per ton
Rock Haulers, Inc., 51490 Pontiac Trail, P O. Box 121, Wixom& Michigan
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W.C.R.C. - 3A - D.T.Y. 7.35 per ton
M.D.H T. - 25A - D.T.Y. (Slag) 7.35 per ton
M.D.H.T. - 31A - D.T Y. 7.35 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 3X - D.T.Y. 4.70 per ton(2)
W.C.R.C. - 30A - D T.Y. 4.40 per ton
W.C.R.C. - Porous Backfill
- Grade B - D.T.Y. 3.40 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2NS - Natural Sand
- D.T.Y. 3.60 per ton
W.C.R.C. - 2MS - Mortar Sand
- D.T.Y. 4.70 per ton
60-40 Washed - Conc. Aggregates
- D.T.Y. 5.10 per ton
Ohio - No. 438 Limestone 5.15 per ton(1)
LaFave Trucking, Inc. , 1859 N Canton Center, Canton Michigan 48187
W.C.R.C. - 22X - D.T.Y. $4.30 per ton
(1) Ohio - No. 438 Limestone - Will purchase from both low bidders in
equal amounts to the extent that is
feasible and practicable.
(2) W.C.R C. - 3X - D T.Y. - Will purchase from both low bidders in
equal amounts to the extent that is
feasible and practicable.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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,#292-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 5, 1980, 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, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Jursik Truck Equipment Company, 21+5 Victor Avenue,
Highland Park, Michigan 1+8203, for supplying the City (Public Service
Division - Equipment Maintenance Section) with two (2) 5-7 Yard Dump
Bodies and Hoists for the total price of $6,1+78.00, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#293-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 4, 1980, 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, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of National Block Company, 39000 Ford Road,
Westland, Michigan 1+8185, for supplying the City (Public Service Division -
Road Maintenance Section) with Air Entrained Cement, through April 1, 1981.
for the estimated total price of $5,1+00.00, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#291+-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 6, 1980, 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, the Council does hereby
accept the unit price bid of Best Concrete Corporation, 30901 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan 1+8151+, for supplying the City (Public Service
Division - Road Maintenance Section) with Readymix Concrete, through
April 1, 1981, for the estimated total price of $21+,250.00, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#295-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
imp the City Engineer and the Chief Building Inspector, dated February 27,
1980, 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 unit price bid of Vancleve's Weed
Cutting Service, 10890 Morton Taylor Road, Belleville, Michigan, for the
1980 Weed Cutting program, for the estimated total cost of $19,650.00,
based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and
subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in
accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and
unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of an additional sum of $2,000.00 from the Municipal Refuse Fund Account
for this purpose, and in this regard, the Council does also determine to
reflect an increase in the Municipal Refuse Revenue Account in a like
amount; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
all minor adjustments in the work as required; and the Mayor and the City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#296-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 6, 1980, 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, the Council does hereby
accept the bid of Wolverine Ford Truck Sales, Inc , 3550 Wyoming Avenue,
Dearborn, Michigan 48120, for supplying the City (Public Service Division-
Equipment Maintenance Section) with two (2) cabs and chassis - single axle,
for a net price of $36,900.00 (total price of $38,100.00 less trade-ins of
$1,200 00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which
meets specifications, except as noted in the attachment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#297-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 17, 1980, which bears
Imp the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby accept the unit price bid of Nagle Paving Company, 30630 West 12
Mile Road, Farmington Hills, Michigan 48018, for supplying the City (Public
Service Division - Road Maintenance Section) with Bituminous Materials,
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through April 15, 1981, for the estimated total amount of $96,000.00, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that in the event the aforesaid
low bidder is unable to furnish the said Bituminous Materials on any given
day, the Council does authorize the purchase of such materials.from the
second low bidder, Detroit Concrete Products Corporation, 44300 Grand
River, Novi, Michigan 48050, as an alternate to supply the City (Public
Service Division - Road Maintenance Section), for the unit prices bid and
the estimated total amount of $106,500.00, through April 15, 1981.
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#298-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 18, 1980, 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, the Council does
hereby accept the bid of Shults Equipment, Inc. , 1532 S. State Road,
Ithaca, Michigan 48847, for supplying the City (Public Service Division -
Equipment Maintenance Section) with two (2) Truck Hydraulic Systems, two
(2) Front Snow Plow Hitches, two (2) Underbody Snow Blades, and two (2)
Salt Spreaders for a total price of $21,102.84, the same having been in
fact the lowest and only bid received which meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#299-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1980, which bears the
signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2393 3/80, the Council does hereby accept the
unit price bid of Blue Grass Farms, 51825 W. 8 Mile Road, Northville,
Michigan 48167, for supplying the City (Water Department) with Merion Sod,
at the following prices:
1,000 Yds. , More or Less: Yard Delivery: $ 75 Yd.
Pickup: .60 Yd.
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets specifica-
L tions; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that in the event the
aforesaid low bidder is unable to supply acceptable sod, that the Water
Department is hereby authorized to purchase sod from the next two low
bidders, Huron Sod Farms, Inu. , 30877 Pennsylvania Road, Romulus,
Michigan 48174, and Sycamore Farms, 1007 Roosevelt, Plymouth, Michigan,
for the unit prices indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid
communication.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
LAYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#300-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor and which transmits its
resolution WS 2392 3/80, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid
of Redford Topsoil Contractors, Inc. , 15553 Beech Daly, Detroit, Michigan
48239, for supplying the City (Water Department) with Topsoil at the
following prices:
1,000 Yds. , More or Less: Yard Delivery: $6.45 Yd
Pickup: $5.50 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
LNAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#301-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Water and Sewer Board, dated March 19, 1980, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor, and which transmits its
resolution WS 2391 3/80, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid
of R. Santia Son, 1+8161 Dequindre, Troy, Michigan 48098, for supplying
the City (Water Department) with Water Service Connections at the following
prices:
Ta• Size Lon: Lead Short Lead Add'tl. cost over 60 Ft.
3/11" &
1" $200.00 $100.00 $3.00 p/ft.
1 1/2" $600 00 $300 00 $10 00 p/ft.
2" $800.00 $100.00 $12.00 p/ft.
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all
specifications.
A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result:
Ifte AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
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#302-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor, dated March 3, 1980, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
purchase of a printing calculator, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $89.99 from Equipment Rental Account No 101 202
943 000 000 to Capital Outlay Account No. 101 202 983 000 000, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#303-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 6, 1980, 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 Newburgh
Road right-of-way located in Section 5, owned by Eldon R. Raymond and
Sandra L. Raymond, his wife, as land contract purchasers, 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, Town 1 South, Range 9 East, more particularly
described as:
That part of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 5, beginning South 0 degrees 00
minutes 14 seconds East, 499.46 feet from West 1/4 corner of Section 5;
thence South 89 degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds East, 509.09 feet; thence
South 0 degrees 16 minutes 10 seconds West, 428.68 feet; thence North 89
degrees 41 minutes 26 seconds West, 507.05 feet; thence North 0 degrees
00 minutes 14 seconds West, 428.68 feet to the point of beginning.
(05C1b2b2blal) subject to the following terms and conditions:
1) that the purchase price shall be in the sum of $2400.00;
2) that the purchaser shall pay for the cost of title work;
3) that the City's portion of the prorated City, County, County
Drain, School and Community College tax shall be in a sum
not to exceed $124.63; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a sum not to exceed $2569.63 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 and City Treasurer
are 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:
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L AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#304-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated March 18, 1980, approved for submission by the
Mayor, with regard to the New Supervisory Contract for the fiscal period
12/1/79 through 11/30/80, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate
the sum of $45,636.00 to the following funds and accounts:
General Fund Account 101
Salaries Longevity Uniforms
Activity & Wages FICA Pension Acct. Acct.
# Acct. #702 Acct. #715 Acct. #722 #717 #768
310 $ 1,207 $ 74 $ 127 $ 100 $ -
371 1,103 68 116 200 300
380 1,769 108 186 200 75
382 1,769 108 186 100 75
40o 1,769 108 186 200 75
410 1,769 108 186 200 75
415 885 54 93 150 75
446 1,955 120 205 100 75
447 4,638 284 487 200 150
463 3,370 207 354 300 300
475 1,789 110 188 200 75
704 4,702 288 494 200 150
441 6,823 419 717 500 300
Total ,1111211E1 A 2,056 $3,525 $2 650 _$1,725.
Refuse Fund
Salaries Longevity Uniforms
& Wages FICA Pension Acct. Acct.
Acct. #702 Acct. #715 Acct. #722 #717 #768
$ 885 $ 54 93 $ 150 $ 75
Water Fund 300 225
Sewer Fund $ 200 $ 150
The aforesaid sum of $45,636.00 is to be transferred from the following
accounts in the following amounts:
L General Fund Appropriation (transferred from
the Unallocated Acct. #101-998-842) $43,504
Refuse Fund Appropriation (transferred from
the unexpended fund balance) 1,257
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Water Fund Appropriation (transferred from
the unexpended fund balance) 525
Sewer Fund Appropriation (transferred from
the unexpended fund balance) 350
45,636
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#305-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Deborah
Gavlik, Manager of the McDonald's restaurant located at 15399 Middlebelt,
Livonia, Michigan, dated March 19, 1980, requesting permission to conduct
a parade on April 27, 1980 from 11:00 A.M to 11:30 A.M. on Five Mile Road
from the easterly boundary of Henry Ruff Road to the westerly boundary of
Middlebelt Road, the purpose of which is a charitable promotion to raise
funds for the Ronald McDonald House, the Council does hereby determine to
grant permission to conduct the said parade, provided, however, that the
action herein is made subject to the approval of the Police Department,
particularly with respect to the route and hours during which this parade
shall be conducted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#306-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor,
dated March 6, 1980, submitted pursuant to Section 2-2202 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances with regard to the reappointment by the Mayor of Mr.
Charles G. Ball, 16354 Edgewood, Livonia, Michigan, as a member of the
Local Officers Compensation Commission for a term of seven years, which
term shall expire on April 2, 1987, the Council does hereby determine to
confirm the appointment of Mr. Ball; and it is hereby further provided
that he shall take the oath of office as prescribed in Chapter X, Section
3, of the City Charter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#307-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated February 15, 1980, which transmits its resolu-
tion 1-37-80, adopted on January 29, 1980, with regard to Petition
80-1-8-5 submitted by Michigan National Bank-West Metro requesting site
plan approval in connection with the proposal to renovate the interior and
exterior of an existing building located on the north side of Six Mile Road
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between Newburgh and Fitzgerald in Section 8, pursuant to the provisions
set forth in Section 18 47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 80-1-8-5 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 all outdoor signs, prior to installation, must
first receive approval by the City Council as to size, message content
and location.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 21, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-214-79 adopted on November 13, 1979 with regard to Petition
79-10-2-25 submitted by Burger Chef Systems, Inc. , requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2,
located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Seven Mile Road, in
the Southeast 1/11 of Section 4+, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 14, 1980, pursuant to Council
Resolution 1215-79, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the next Study Session.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop and Ventura.
NAYS: Gundersen, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#308-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
Council Resolution 100-80, adopted on January 30, 1980, it being the
understanding of the City Council that the Burger Chef Systems, Inc. , the
Petitioner, has indicated that it no longer intends to complete this
project as evidenced in a letter dated March 28, 1980 from the Petitioner's
attorney Mr. Kenneth Hale.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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#309-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated November 21, 1979, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 11-214-79 adopted on November 13, 1979 with regard to Petition
79-10-2-25 submitted by Burger Chef Systems, Inc. , requesting waiver use
approval to construct and operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2,
located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Seven Mile Road, in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on January 14, 1980, puxsuant to
Council Resolution 1215-79, the Council does hereby determine to concur in
the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition
79-10-2-25 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set forth in the
action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#310-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January
23, 1980, from the City Planning Commission, which sets forth its resolu-
tion 1-9-80, with regard to Petition 79-12-2-31 submitted by Wendy's
International, Inc. , requesting waiver use approval to construct and
operate a restaurant on property zoned C-2, on the north side of Plymouth
Road, west of Merriman Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
February 25, 1980, pursuant to Council Resolution 111-80, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and the
said Petition 79-12-2-31 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#311-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 7, 1980, which transmits its resolution
3-61-80, adopted on March 4, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-1-3-1
submitted by First Federal Savings & Loan Association of Detroit,
requesting the vacating of a public alley located south of Plymouth Road
between Merriman and Arden in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 34, the Council
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does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition 80-1-3-1, subject to
the retention of a full-width easement; and the Department of Law is
hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance
with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#312-80 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 industries
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
City's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of 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 338 of the Public
Acts of 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has designated the hereinafter
described project area for such a program to this Council for its approval
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has approved said
designations;
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. (Nagle Paving Company)
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2. This Council does hereby establish as a project district area
imwthe 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 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of
Act 338 have been met and that the formation of a citizens project 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#313-80 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 industries
and commercial enterprises in order to strengthen and revitalize the
City's economy and to encourage the location and expansion of 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 338 of the Public
Acts of 1974, as amended ("Act 338"), has designated the hereinafter
described project area for such a program to this Council for its approval
thereof; and
WHEREAS, it is also necessary for this Council to establish
project district area boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission has approved said
designations;
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. (Allen Group Inc. )
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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 338.
4. It is hereby determined that the requirements of Section 20 of
Act 338 have been met and that the formation of a citizens project 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#314-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from certain
residents on Parkville between Seven Mile and Morlock, dated March 15, 1980,
wherein a meeting is requested concerning improvement of their street, the
Council does hereby refer the same to the City Engineer for his report and
recommendation.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
Idopted, it was
#315-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 26, 1980, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 511-79, with regard to the proposed improve-
ment of Livonia Crescent South, Livonia Crescent North and Mason Court,
located at the Southwest 1/4 of Section 23, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to take no further action at this time for the reasons indicated in
the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#316-80 RESOLVED that, Sherwood Livonia Associates, 21790 Coolidge
Highway, Oak Park, Michigan 48237, as proprietors, having requested the City
Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivi-
sion: Sherwood Forest Estates Subdivision, situated in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 9, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
May 29, 1979; and it further appearing that tentative approval of such
preliminary plat was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice
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and a public hearing on June 5, 1979; and it further appearing that such
preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of
Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated March
10, 1980, and the proprietor, having revised the said plat at the Council's
request, said revision being dated April 2, 1980; 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 considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 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 $ 3,800.00
B. Street Name Signs 300.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 700.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement &
Sidewalks - Before Contingencies)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $ 4,798 88
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 11,197.37 15,996.25
F. Engineering Services (Grading and
Soil Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 59.00
2. Permit and Inspection 295.00 354.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $21,250.25
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(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision
if drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as 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 City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond - $326,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond 26,000.00, of which at least
2,600 00 shall be in cash.
Grading and Soil Erosion -
Control Bond 4,000.00, ote which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash
Monuments and Lot Markers - 1,390.00 (All Cash)
Development of Greenbelt Areas
& Entrance Marker 13,000.00, of which at least
2,000.00 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 ordinance;
further, the Council authorizes the construction of 31 foot wide, 7-1/2
inch deep strength asphalt with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of
concrete pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#317-80 RESOLVED that, Valley Forge Associates, 21790 Coolidge Hwy , Oak
Park, Michigan 1+8237, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Prides Court Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 7, City
of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated September 17,
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 November 13, 1979; and it further appearing that such
preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of
Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated March
10, 1980; 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 considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
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 $ 1+,370.00
B Street Name Signs 1+00.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 600.40
D Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E Engineering Services (General Improvement)
1. Plan Review and Administration (1-1/2%) 4,957.80
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 11,568.20 16,526.00
F. Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 65.00
2. Permit and Inspection
325.00 390.00
TOTAL CASH PA is TS . . . . . . . $ 22,386.00
18513
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council
within two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City
Council shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if
drawn in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein;
and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of
State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as 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 City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond - $335,000.00,of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - 29,000.00, of which at least
3,000.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond - 4,500 00, of which at least
2,000 00 shall be in cash.
Repair and/or Reconstruction
of Blue Skies Drive - 25,000.00, of which at least
2,500.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers - 1,740.00 Cash
Development of 2.17 Acre Park
Area - 2,000.00 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 ordinance;
FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of 31-foot wide, 7-1/2
inch deep strength asphalt with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of
concrete pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance, FURTHER, the
lawCouncil determines that the distribution lines for telephone and electric
services be placed at the front of those lots where easement areas have
been set aside for tree preservation by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
18511i.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#318-80 RESOLVED that, Walbridge, Aldinger Company, 19101 W. Davison,
Detroit, Michigan 48223, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Waco Park Subdivision, situated in the N. E 1/14. of Section 30, City of
Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated August 21, 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 September 11, 1979 and it further appearing that such prelim-
inary plat, together with development plans and specifications for
improvements therein have been examined and approved by the Department of
Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department dated
March 19, 1980; 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 consid-
ered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 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:
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A. Trees Not recommended
B. Street Name Signs $ 100.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 400.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs N. A.
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement)
1. Plan Review c. Admin. (1-1/2%) $ 2,481.75
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 5,790.75 8,272.50
F. Engineering Service (Grading & Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 74.00
2. Permit & Inspection 370.00 4)14.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 9,216.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as 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 City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond - $182,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - Not Recommended.
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond -
5,400.00, of which at least
2,000.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers 580.00, all cash.
(9) That the requirement for underground wiring shall be
applicable only to telephone, electric or similar utility service lateral
conduits, cables or wires directly connecting new buildings to the overhead
or underground supply system of the particular utility, and the proprietor
18516
shall be permitted to have primary distribution facilities installed
overhead; further, 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilmen Taylor, it was
#319-80 RESOLVED that, Industrial Development Company, 3001 W. Big Beaver,
Troy, Michigan 48084, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to
approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Veronica Industrial Park Subdivision, situated in the N. E. 1/4 of Section
29, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
December 11, 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 December 4, 1979, and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department
dated March 19, 1980; 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 considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in
Section 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;
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(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City Clerk
and a Receipt obtained therefor:
NONE REQUIRED
(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 Sub-
division 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,
cash 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 City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond None
Sidewalk Bond None
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond
(Previously Posted SS-78-1) None
Monument and Markers (Ordinance 951) $635.00 (Cash Escrow)
(9) That the requirement for underground wiring shall be
applicable only to telephone, electric or similar utility service lateral
conduits, cables or wires directly connecting new buildings to the over-
head or underground supply system of the particular utility, and the
proprietor shall be permitted to have primary distribution facilities
installed overhead.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#320-80 RESOLVED that, William L. Roskelly, 15125 Beech Daly Road,
Detroit, Michigan 48239, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision:
Ravine of Bell Creek Subdivision, located in the Southwest 1/4 of Section
15, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated
July 23, 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 September 11, 1979; and it further appearing
that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and specifica-
tions for improvements therein have been examined and approved by the
Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that department
dated March 6, 1980; 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 considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be
subject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval
of the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be
considered as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until
there is filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section
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:
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A Trees $ 855.00
B. Street Name Signs 100.00
C Traffic Control Signs 300.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100 00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement)
1. Plan Review and Administration (1-1/2%) $ 677 03
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 1,579.72 2,256.75
F. Engineering Services (Grading and Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review 20.00
2. Permit and Inspection 100.00 120.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS. . . . . . . . . $3,731.75
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution; the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requirements of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance
and this resolution;
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as 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 City Clerk:
General Improvement Bond $50,000.00, of which at least
5,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond Not Applicable
Grading and Soil Erosion 2,000.00, Cash
Control Bond
Monuments and Lot Markers 300.00, Cash
Development of Greenbelt 7,200 00, of which at least
Areas 2,000.00 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;
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FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of 24 foot wide, 7-1/2
inch deep strength asphalt pavement with valley swales in lieu of concrete
pavement as required under the Plat Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#321-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated March 7, 1980, which transmits its resolution
2-60-80, adopted on March 4+, 1980, with regard to Petition 80-1-2-3
submitted by Thomas Maguran requesting waiver use approval to locate and
operate a restaurant within an existing building, located on the north side
of Seven Mile Road between Farmington Road and Windridge in the Southeast
1/4+ of Section 4, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition 80-1-2-3 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: Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Gundersen and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#322-80 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chester 17, Section 391, of the Public Acts of
the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner
that Wayne County Drain Commissioner, Charles N Youngblood, may vacate a
drain under his jurisdiction and control, wherein such drain is no longer
necessary andhas ceased to be of public utility, and
WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is presently a deficit
of $0.00 in that part of the drainage district that is located in the City
of Livonia, which this Council assumes and agrees to pay to the Office of
the Wayne County Drain Commissioner upon the termination of these proceed-
ings, and
WHEREAS, this resolution is necessary and in compliance of Chapter
17, Section 391, of Act 40 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of
1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia,
fir.. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia hereby
petitions Charles N. Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, to vacate
the following:
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L All of that part of the open Gates (County) Drain as established
in the N E. 1/4 of Section 29; the N.W 1/4 of Section 28; the
S.W. 1/4 of Section 21, and that portion of said drain in the
N.W. 1./4 of Section 21 lying southwesterly of the center line
of Fairlane Road as established in the Orr Subdivision (Liber
67, Page 24, Wayne County Records).
since that drain is no longer necessary and has ceased to be of public
utility and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THIS RESOLUTION be presented to
Charles N Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner for his action
and consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#323-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated July 5, 1978, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated March 5, 1980, in connection
L therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request of Jacob J.
Velfling for a new S.D D. License to be located at 19191 Merriman Road,
Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Ventura, Nash and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop, McCann and Taylor.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#324-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated February 11, 1980, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 5, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request of the Great
Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company, Incorporated, for a new S.D.M. license to
be located at 29583 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan; and the City Clerk
is hereby requested to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and. Bennett.
NAYS: None
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#325-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
Librarian, dated March 3, 1980, approved for submission by the Mayor, and
which transmits resolution 2-80, adopted by the Library Commission on
February 18, 1980, wherein it is requested that the Council consider the
placing of a proposal on the November, 1980 ballot to raise 1/2 mill for
the operation of a proposed new library, the Council does hereby refer the
same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#326-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 6, 1980, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits resolution 1+80-79, adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commis-
sion, wherein it is recommended that effective June 14+, 1980 swimming pool
rates would be established as follows:
Season Pool Passes:
Family Pass - $30.00 per season.
Adult Pass - $20.00 per season
Child Pass - $15.00 per season
Swimming Lessons - $10.00/ten lessons
General Admission:
Children - $.50 per session
Adults - $1.00 per session
the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
The communication from the Superintendent of Public Service dated March
17, 1980, with respect to Benefits Derived from a Fleet Maintenance Management
Information System (Mainstem), was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council. (CR-256-79)
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#327-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 12, 1980, 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 to which is
attached a proposed management service contract which would renew the
City's current agreement with Mainstem Corporation, P. 0. Box 2, Princeton,
New Jersey, for the period May 1, 1980 through April 30, 1981, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia to execute the said Agreement 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#328-80 WHEREAS, the Board of Wayne County Commissioners are expected to
request in the near future that a question be submitted in 1980 to the
electorate of Wayne County on the subject of establishment of a Charter
for Wayne County, and to establish Wayne County as a Charter County under
law; and
WHEREAS, the Wayne County Apportionment Commission will be
required by law to establish single-member districts based on the latest
census for the election of Charter Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the latest complete federal decennial census is that
taken in 1970; and
WHEREAS, the 1970 census does not reflect the actual total or the
actual distribution of population within Wayne County in 1980; and
WHEREAS, the use of the 1970 census data to establish single-
member Charter Commission districts is a violation of the "one man-one
vote" apportionment principle annunciated by the United States Supreme
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Court; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Livonia hereby request
and urges the Wayne County Apportionment Commission to exercise its
statutory authority under Section 5 of Public Act 293 of 1966, as amended,
to petition the Michigan Court of Appeals for a stay of time within which
to complete the apportionment of election districts until after the
results of the 1980 federal decennial census are available, in order to
provide the citizens of Wayne County equal protection under the law and,
be it further
RESOLVED, that this Council will petition the appropriate courts
to review any plan of election districts for Charter Commissioners
proposed by the Wayne County Apportionment Commission that does not fully
comply with the "one man-one vote" principle of law as promulgated by the
decisions of the United States Supreme Court.
RESOLVED, that this Council/Board will appropriate up to five
cents per capita to cover legal actions if necessary.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilwoman Gundersen, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#329-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 13, 1980, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
CETA Subcontract between the City of Livonia and First Step, the Western
Wayne County Project on Domestic Assault (Contract No. 35), the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia to execute the said subcontract as well as to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance •f this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#330-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated January 8, 1980, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 20, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Jamie's
Enterprises, Inc. for a transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C License,
with Official Permit (Food) and two (2) Bars, located in escrow at 29703
W. Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, from Cordoba,
Incorporated; FURTHER, the Council does hereby approve of the request for
a Dance, Entertainment, or Dance-Entertainment permit, but does disapprove
and recommends denial of the requested official permit for extended hours
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of operation for food and entertainment, and the City Clerk is hereby
requested 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#331-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission, dated January 10, 1980, and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 21, 1980, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve a request from Cygnus
Enterprises, Incorporated, for a transfer of ownership of 1979 Class C
Licensed Business with Dance Permit, located at 27600 Schoolcraft Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, County of Wayne, from Sand Box Lounge, Incorporated
and the City Clerk is hereby requested 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 23, 1979, which transmits its resolution
5-65-79, adopted on May 15, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9
submitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate
a disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building located on
the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Haller in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does
hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission
and Petition 79-4-2-9 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• McCann, Nash and Taylor
NAYS: Gundersen, Bishop, Ventura and Bennett.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 23, 1979, which transmits its resolution
5-65-79, adopted on May 15, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9
submitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate
a disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building located
on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Haller in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
Planning Commission and Petition 79-4-2-9 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 and the additional
condition that the hours of operation of such use be limited to Fridays
from 7:00 P. M. to Midnight and on Saturday, from 2:00 P. M. to 5:00 P. M.
and 7:00 P. M. to Midnight, and that said operation be closed at all other
times.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gund.ersen, Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop, McCann, Nash and Taylor.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#332-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated May 23, 1979, which transmits its resolution
5-65-79, adopted on May 15, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-4-2-9
submitted by Disco Daddy, Ltd. , requesting waiver use approval to operate
a disco, without alcohol, for teens within an existing building located
on the north side of Plymouth Road between Middlebelt Road and Haller in
the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council
does hereby determine to reject the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and Petition 79-4-2-9 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 existing uses located in the general area.
(2) The location and size of the proposed use, the nature and
intensity of the use by reason of projected sound levels
and hours of operation will be such that such proposed use
will interfere with the normal operation of adjacent uses
and will conflict with the use and enjoyment of residential
uses in the immediate vicinity.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bishop, McCann, Nash and Taylor.
NAYS: Gundersen, Ventura and Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#333-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission, dated October 19, 1979, which transmits its resolution
10-195-79, adopted on October 9, 1979, with regard to Petition 79-9-2-23,
submitted by Edward Sharkey Hesano requesting waiver use approval to
establish an SDD Licensed operation on property located on the north side
of Six Mile Road, east of Haggerty Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7,
which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
79-9-2-23 is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon
the same condition as that 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: Gundersen, Bishop, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: McCann and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#334-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, received by the Office of the City Clerk on March 20,
1980, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Fourth
Annual Arts and Crafts Festival to be held on June 21 and June 22, 1980 at
the Civic Center Park, the Council does hereby determine to waive all
license and permit fees for exhibitors in connection with this activity,
and for this purpose requests the City Clerk and all other appropriate
City Officials to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Taylor, it was
#335-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 12,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated March 3, 1980, executed by Jerald J. Gottlieb and
Richard M. Lewiston, partners in the Sherwood Livonia Associates,
conveying:
Description of easement for sanitary sewers and water
main Part of the S.W 1/4 of Section 9, T 1 S ,
R 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
(Part of Tax Parcel No. Dllbl)
COMMENCING at the Southwest corner of Section 9,
T. 1 S., R 9 E ; thence N 89° 48' 04" E. 1994 10
feet along the south line of Section 9; thence N.
00° 03' 10" W. 770 50 feet to the PONT OF BEGINNING;
thence S. 89° 48' 04" W 30.00 feet; thence N. 00° 03'
10" E. 4+39.51 feet; thence N. 890 48' 04" E. 30.00 feet;
thence S 00° 03' 10" W 439.51 feet to the POINT OF
BEGINNING. Containing 0.303 acres of land.
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the Council does hereby for and in behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested to
have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None,
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#336-80 WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the Economic
Development Corporations Act, Act 338 of the Public Acts of 197+, as
amended (the "EDC Act"), the City Planning Commission of the City of
Livonia on February 5, 1980 submitted its findings and recommendations for
approval of the Project Plan of The Economic Development Corporation of
the City of Livonia to this City Council for its consideration and this
City Council has given due consideration to the findings and recommenda-
tions of the City Planning Commission prior to consideration of this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has given notice pursuant to the EDC
Act of a public hearing which was held on March 31, 1980, in accordance
with the EDC Act therein made and provided; and
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, the fullest opportunity was
given for expression of opinion, for argument on the merits, and for
introduction of documentary evidence pertinent to the Project Plan, and
further, this City Council has given due consideration to all communica-
tions received in writing with reference thereto; and
WHEREAS, this City Council made and preserved a record of the
public hearing, including all data presented thereat; and
WHEREAS, this City Council desires to express its approval of said
Project Plan and the Project described therein, and wishes to request The
Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia to proceed with
such Project and the financing thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF LIVONIA, AS FOLLOWS:
1, It is hereby determined that the Project Plan for the
American Community Mutual Insurance Company Office Building Project of
The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia as presented
constitutes a public purpose of the City of Livonia and said Project Plan
is hereby approved based on the following considerations;
(a) the findings and recommendations of the City of
Livonia Planning Commission;
(b) that the Plan meets the requirements set forth in
Section 8 of Act 338 of 1974, as amended;
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(c) the persons who will be active in the management of
the Project for not less than one year after the approval of the
Project Plan have sufficient ability and experience to manage
the Plan properly;
(d) the proposed method of financing the Project is
feasible and The Economic Development Corporation of the City
of Livonia has the ability to arrange the financing; and
(e) the Project is reasonable and necessary to carry out
the purposes of Act 338 of 1974, as amended.
2. The Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia
is hereby requested to proceed with the acquisition of the Project and
financing thereof
3. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict with this
Resolution are hereby repealed, but only to the extent of such conflict.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
ligo By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#337-80 WHEREAS, there exists in 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 Municipality
and the residents thereof; and
WHEREAS, as one of its programs to alleviate the aforesaid
conditions and accomplish said purposes, the Economic Development
Corporation of the City of Livonia (the "Corporation") in conformity with
Act 338, Michigan Public Acts, 197+, as amended ("Act 338"), has initiated
proceedings 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 (Topeka Inn
Management, Inc ); and
WHEREAS, the Corporation in conformity with Act 338 has prepared
and submitted 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 the Project, and
imw
WHEREAS, the Local Public Agency has reviewed the Project Plan
and recommended approval of the Project Plan as submitted to this
governing body of the Municipality, and
WHEREAS, in conformity with Act 338, this governing body of the
Municipality has conducted a public hearing on the Project Plan;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.
1. The Project Plan, as submitted and approved by the
Corporation and recommended by the Local Public Agency in the form of
Exhibit A, meets those requirements set forth in Section 8 of Act 338.
2. The persons who will be active in the management of the
Project for not less than one year after approval of the Project Plan
have sufficient ability and experience to manage the Plan properly.
3. The proposed method of financing the Project as outlined in
the Project Plan is feasible and the Corporation has the ability to
arrange the financing.
4• The Project is reasonable and necessary to carry out the
purposes of the Act.
5. Based upon the information submitted and information obtained
at the public hearing, the Project Plan as submitted and the Project serve
to alleviate and prevent conditions of unemployment, strengthen and
revitalize the Municipality's economy, encourage the location and expansion
of enterprises in the Municipality and, therefore, constitutes an
essential, vital and necessary public purpose.
6. 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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Taylor gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND,
(Petition 79-11-3-13)
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.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, it was
18531
#338-80 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934; MCIA 125.584), as well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, May 12,
1980 at 7:30 P.M. , at the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following item:
Petition 79-10-1-34 submitted by Myron H. Beals American
Legion Post #32 for a change of zoning of property located
on the east side of Newburgh Road, south of Ann Arbor Trail
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32 from RUF to C-2, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution 2-59-80
recommended to the City Council that Petition 79-10-1-34 be
approved as amended pursuant to a letter dated February 2.7,
1980 from the petitioner requesting the rezoning of the
property from RUF to C-l;
FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance,
(and/or)
(b) location of the proposed change of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected; and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#339-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 26,
1980 from the Department of Law transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant
of Easement dated May 8, 1979, executed by Steve Stolaruk, President of the
Stolaruk Co poration, conveying:
PARCEL DESCRIPTION
Land in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29, T. 1 S. ,
R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as follows:
The South 330 feet of the North 1594 feet of the
East 1320 feet of the Northwest 1/4 of said Section
29, excepting the West 230 feet thereof, and also
excepting the East 43 feet thereof.
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DESCRIPTION OF EASEMENT FOR STORM SEWER
The centerline of a twelve foot wide easement is
described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the [Jest line of the above
described parcel distant Due North 87 feet from the
Southwest corner of said parcel and proceeding thence
N. 89° 55' 19" E. , parallel to the South line of said
parcel 26 feet; thence Due South 81 feet; thence N.
89° 55' 19" E. , 74 feet to the POINT OF ENDING.
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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
Imp #340-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated April 2, 1980, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 1, 1980, relative to
adjustments in salary rates, cost-of-living and benefits for administrative.
professional, confidential and other classifications as listed on the
attached page, effective December 1, 1979, December 1, 1980 and December 1,
1981, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such
action with respect to all amendments and changes to benefits as
recommended therein, which are as follows:
12-1-79 12-1-80 12-1-81
Salary - 4% 4% - 4 1/2%
COLA - .25/Hr. .25/Hr. .25/Hr.
Longevity - Was $120-Now $160 (5 Yrs. )
- Was $300-Now $400 (7 Yrs. )
- Was $600-Now $800 (14 Yrs. )
- Was $900-Now $1200 (21 Yrs. )
Dental - $225 $225 $225
Can accumulate to $450 Canaccumulate to $450
Pension - Full retirement at age 57 - -
(Reduced rates at age 55 & 56)
- Increase in formula from 2.00% -to 2.25%
- No reduction in pension at age 65 - -
- COLA for retirees increased from - -
$l0-$50 (per month) to $20-$80
(per month)
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12-1-79 12-1-80 12-1-81
Pension - Pension contribution - 3% 3% 3 1/2%
(Cont'd) - Annuity withdrawal - -
- Bridging of Service - -
- City paid Blue Cross/Blue - -
Shield for retirees
-- Military Buy Back
Pop-up Provision
Sick Leave Payout
After 10 years of
Service
Bereavement for Spouses and
Children - 10 days
Council Election or Mayor -
City Holiday
Life Insurance Increased
to Correspond to Increased
Salary
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
lip AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Taylor, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
#341-80 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director, dated April 2, 1980, approved by the Finance Director and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by
the Civil Service Commission on April 1, 1980, relative to adjustments in
salary rates, cost-of-living and benefits for the classification of Police
Captain, effective December 1, 1979, December 1, 1980 and December 1, 1981,
the Council does hereby determine to concur and approve of such action with
respect to all amendments and changes to benefits therein, which are as
follows:
12-1-72 12-1-80 12-1-81
Police Captain 32, 27.20 $33,716.80 T7,148.80
Plus COLA of - 25/Hr. 25/Hr
Educational
Premium 300.00/Yr. 325.00/Yr. 350.00/Yr.
Sick Leave Usage + 3 Days Sick L. + 3 Days Sick L + 3 Days Sick L
Not over 5 Days + 1 Vacation Day + 1 Vacation Day + 1 Vacation Day
• Vesting Payout after 10 yrs, Payout after 10 yrs. Payout after 10 yrs.
Life Insurance Raised to reflect Raised to reflect Raised to reflect
Salary increase Salary increase Salary increase
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12-1-79 12-1-80 12-1-81
Gun Allowance
(now $365) 440.00 440.00 440.00
Dental Allowance
(now $200) 225.00 225.00 225.00
(Plus Accumulation up to $450.00)
Pension No Social Security No Social Security No Social Security
Reduction Reduction Reduction
Annuity WDL Annuity WDL Annuity WDL
COLA for retirees COLA for retirees COLA for retirees
Reemployment Pay- Reemployment Pay- Reemployment Pay-
Back Back Back
_ Pop-up Provision
Employee Contr. 4% 4% 3.5%
2.25% up to 34
Years for Cadets
- - Military Buy Back
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS• None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6-223
OF CHAPTER 2 (TAXICABS) OF TITLE 6
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES,
AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the
office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, it was
lbw #342-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that Michael A.
Boggio, who did in petition 79-6-1-17 request a change of zoning on certain
property located on the west side of Inkster Road, north of Joy Road in
the southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from RUF to R-8, appear before the
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Committee of the Whole for the purpose of discussing the status of his
proposed development.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#343-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to take from
the table the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, tabled in
CR-57-80, submitted by the Department of Law with respect to Petition
No. 79-6-1-17 of Michael A. Boggio for property located on west side of
Inkster Road, North of Joy Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 36, from
RUF to R-8, the same having been given its First Reading by Councilman
Nash on January 16, 1980, to be considered for its Second Reading and
Roll Call Vote at the Regular Meeting of April 23, 1980.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#344-80 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
and Director of Finance, at their earliest opportunity, appear at a
meeting of the Committee of the Whole in order to discuss the potential
loss by the City of State Revenue Sharing Funds as well as to furnish the
Council with a current status report regarding the loss of revenues from
gas and weight taxes.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Taylor, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#345-80 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
#346-8O RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Clerk, dated April 1, 1980, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia to execute a Vehicle Lease Agreement with Tennyson Car & Truck
Rental Company, 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for a 1979
Chevrolet Van, Serial Number CGL2590180558 for a total monthly payment of
$160.00, and based upon the terms and conditions as set forth in an
agreement dated March 28, 1980, said vehicle to be used by the Office of
the City Clerk; and further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize
the said agreement without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication, and such action is taken in accordance
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with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213 (d) (5) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are
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: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#347-80 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Lawrence K
Snider of Jaffe, Snider, Raitt, Garratt & Heuer, Professional Corporation,
attorneys for Bradford Trust Company, Successor Trustee to Franklin
National Bank under a Mortgage and Indenture of Trust dated April 1, 1967
between the City of Livonia, Michigan and the Franklin National Bank,
Trustee, covering the premises which constitute the Allied Supermarkets,
Inc. food processing and warehouse complex, that the City of Livonia
release Allied Supermarkets, Inc. , its officers, directors, employees,
agents and representatives, including, without limiting the foregoing,
from claims for rent, use and occupancy, accrued interest, real or
personal property taxes, insurance premiums, alleged past breaches,
secured or unsecured claims against Allied Supermarkets, Inc. , in its
L. bankruptcy proceedings, claims for mortgage deficiencies, landlord's
claims, claims for damages, trustee's fees or expenses, attorney or
appraisal fees or otherwise, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor
and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a release of claims to the extent authorized by law against Allied
Supermarkets, Inc. as requested so that Bradford Trust Company may proceed
expeditiously with the disposal of the property, said release to be
subject to approval as to form by the Department of Law; td said release
to be in consideration of and made subject to an acknowledgment from
Bradford Trust Company, as Successor Trustee under said Mortgage and
Indenture of Trust, of the liability to pay all past due real estate and
personal property taxes from the proceeds of sale of the above described
food processing and warehouse complex and to pay at the closing of
settlement with Allied Supermarkets, Inc. all past due and outstanding
water bills.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Gundersen, Bishop, McCann, Ventura, Nash, Taylor and Bennett.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilwoman Gundersen, and unanimously
adopted, this 929th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly
Ladjourned at 9:45 P. M., April 2, 1980
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ADDISON . CON, CITY CLERK