HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1978-04-19 17009
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On April 19, 1978, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33001 Five
Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Coun-
cil at approximately 8.00 P. M. . Councilman Raymond delivered the invocation. Roll
was called with the following result. Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash,
Jerry Raymond, Robert D. Bennett and Jerry H. Brown. Absent--Robert R. Bishop
and Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian,
City Attorney, Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works, John T. Dufour, Superintend-
ent of Parks and Recreation, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, Ronald Mardiros, City
Assessor, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector, Thomas Griffiths, Chief Accountant,
John Nagy, City Planner, H. G. Shane, Planning Department; Henry Binder, Water and
LSewer Board; and Martin Reiser, Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
0#321-78 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 880th Regular Meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held April 5, 1978, are hereby approved.
The communication dated April 18, 1978 from the Department of Law with
respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 78-809778-AS (Margaret
Prappas vs City of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the
Council.
The communication dated March 28, 1978 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Wayne County Circuit Court No. 78-800826-CZ (William Dwyer vs Robert E
McCann and Robert B. Brzezinski), was received and filed for the information of the
Council,
The communication dated March 27, 1978 from the Department of Law, with
respect to Wayne County Circuit Court No. 77-706-030-AS (Debra Owens, Kathleen
Sullivan and Livonia Police Officers) vs City of Livonia was received and filed.
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The communication dated March 17, 1978 from the Director of Finance, which
transmits various statements of the City for the month ending February 28, 1978,
was received and filed for the information of the Council.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND
(Petition 77-12-3-11)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7 (RETIREMENT
PLAN ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, BY ADDING SUBSECTION
(23) TO SECTION 2-705, BY AMENDING SUBSECTION (d)
OF SECTION 2-730 AND SUBSECTION (a) OF SECTION
2-738, AND BY ADDING SECTION 2-748 THERETO.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#322-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 10, 1978, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to
bids received for baseball equipment--1978, as set forth in a list and
tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication, the Council does hereby
determine to accept the bids as recommended in the aforesaid list for the
total price of $9398.95,for the amounts, items, bidders and prices indicat-
ed, the same having been in fact the lowest bids received for these item^,
and meets all specifications.
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A ro]_] call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#323-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 29, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Lewis Swimming Pool
Maintenance, 28302 Joy Road, Livonia, Michigan, for-opening and closing
Livonia's three 'bnicipal Swimming Pools for the price of $3280.00, the
same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifica-
tions, and the bid of B & B Pools with respect to this item is hereby
rejected inasmuch as it does not meet specifications as indicated in the
aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
imp #324-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Director of Finance, dated April 5, 1978, approved for submission
by the Mayor, with regard to bids received for printing--1978, as set
forth in a list and tabulation attached to the aforesaid communication,
the Council does hereby determine to accept the bids as recommended in the
aforesaid list
(a) Printing of envelopes to Curtis 1000, P. 0. Box 41,
Farmington, Michigan 48021,
(b) Printing of letterhead, ordinances, card stock and
bookmarks to Compton Printing Company, Inc.,
32349 Eight Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, and
(c) Balance of printing to Winkler Printing Company,
32403 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
for the amounts, items and prices indicated, the same having been in fact
the lowest bids received for these items and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#325-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 21, 1978, 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 Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc. , P. 0. Box 12057, Cornwallis
Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27709, for .a Nuclear Density
Meter for the price of $3450.00, the same having been in fact the lowest
and only bid received and meets all specifications, further, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of an additional sum of $580.00 to be
transferred from the Engineering Salaries Account (No. 441-702) to the
Capital Outlay Account (No. 441-987) for this purpose, 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• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#326-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated February 28, 1978, which bears the signature of
the Finance Director, is approved by the Chairman of the Water and Sewer
Board and the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price Bid of Spiniello
Construction Company, 25 Airport Road, Morristown, New Jersey, for the
1978 Water Main Cleaning and Cement Mortar Lining of Cast Iron Water Main
in Place (Contract 78-B), for the estimated total cost of $238,034.00,
based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units of work involved,
subject to a Final Payment based upon the actual units of work as 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 a sum not to exceed $238,034.00 from the Water Department Capital
Outlay Account for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required, and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all
other things necesaaryr or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#327-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated March 3, 1978, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by
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the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine
to amend and revise Council Resolution 1027-77 adopted on November 21, 1977,
so as to delete therefrom the acceptance of the Unit Price Bid of
Carhartt, Inc., P. 0. Box 600, Dearborn, Michigan, with respect only to
blue jean-type work pants, and in lieu thereof to accept the Unit Price Bid
in the amount of $12.75 of Allie Bros., 20331 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, '
Michigan 48152, for supplying the Public Service Division (Forestry, Parks
and Golf Course Sections) with Blue Jean-type Work Pants, the action herein
being taken for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES- Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#328-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 31, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which
transmits its resolution WS 2260 3/78, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the bid of Le Ran Copper & Brass Co., 300 Jay Street, Coldwater,
Michigan 49036, for supplying the Water Department with Type "K" Water
Tubing at the following unit prices, the same having been in fact the low-
est bid received with respect to this item-
25,000 Ft. More or Less, 3/4" Type "K" Copper
Water Tubing in 60 Ft. Rolls .665 Ft.
5,000 Ft. More or Less, 3/4" Type "K" Copper
Water Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls .665 Ft.
5,000 Ft. More or Less, 1" Type "K" Copper
Water Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls .846 Ft.
1,000 Ft. More or Less, 1-1/2" Type "K" Copper
Water Tubing in 6o Ft. Rolls $1.39 Ft.
1,000 Ft. More or Less, 2" Type "K" Copper
Water Tubing in 40 Ft. Rolls $2.12 Ft.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#329-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Director, dated March 9, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it
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is proposed to purchase from the Wayne County Soil Conservation Service for
resale to the general public 20,000 seedlings in connection with the 1978
Arbor Day Program, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate as an
advance the sum of $1184.00 from Forestry Department Account 101-781-785.
000.000, subject to reimbursement of said account from the proceeds received
as a result of the said seedlings sale.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#330-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 7, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and the
Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board and is approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount
of $4321.62 to Franciosi-Fanelli, Inc., 18255 Doris Avenue, Livonia,
Michigan 48152, which sum includes the final and complete balance due on a
contract dated November 16, 1976 in the amount of $28,663.74, the actual
contract amount completed to date being $29,432.38, in connection with the
Fairlane Road Water Main Extension Project (Contract 76-K), it appearing
from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has
ibr been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications and
that the necessary contractor's affidavit, maintenance and guarantee bond
have been filed, and for this purpose the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize the expenditure of an additional sum in the amount of
$768.64 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Water Fund; and
the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#331-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer, dated March 7, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the Botsford Park
Subdivision Road Improvement Project (Contract 76-F) and the work performed
by Stolaruk Corporation, 19300 West Eight Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan,
pursuant to authorization set forth in Council Resolution 746-76 adopted
on September 15, 1976, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate
an additional sum in the amount of $45,000.00 from the 9.8 Million Dollar
General Obligation Road Improvement Bond Issue for the purpose of making
payment to the aforesaid contractor for extra work completed by him in
connection with the aforesaid project, and the City Clerk and City Treas-
urer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the
to the full performance of this resolution.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#332-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 7, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a request
for payment No. 11 from R. E. Dailey & Company, Construction Manager, for
the Civic Center Municipal Building, dated March 1, 1978, and which is for
the period ending February 28, 1978, a summary of which is as follows
a) Construction Management fee $ 8,196.36
b) Reimbursables (December, 1977) 5,383.00
c) Reimbursables (January, 1978) 1,608.19
Total $15,187.55
the Council does hereby authorize payment of the aforesaid payment request
as submitted by R. E. Dailey & Company in the amount and manner indicated;
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Imp A roll call vote wastaken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated March 14, 1978 from the City Engineer, with regard
to the Middlebelt Road R-O-W adjacent to Emerson Jr. High School property, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#333-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Michigan Liquor Control Commission, dated February 13, 1978, and the
report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated March 29, 1978, in
connection therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request
from Mamoon Karim to transfer ownership of 1977 SDD-SDM Licensed Business,
known as Livonia Wine Gallery, from Adel J. Dakho, located at 28292 Joy
Road, Livonia, Michigan, 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. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#334-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan Liquor
Control Commission, dated October 18, 1977, and the report and recommenda-
dation of the Chief of Police, dated November 23, 1977, in connection
therewith, the Council does hereby approve of the request from Holidays
Inns, Inc. for a new Entertainment Permit to be held in conjunction with
1977 B-Hotel License with Dance Permit, located at 30375 Plymouth Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48150, Wayne County, and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed 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: Raymond, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#335-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Dennis Shaw,
36472 Sunnydale, Livonia, Michigan 48154, wherein it is requested that
sidewalks be installed on Levan Road from Plymouth Road to Five Mile Road,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Engineering
Division for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#336-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Rev. Kenneth G.
Davis, Rector of the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, 16360 Hubbard Road,
Livonia, Michigan 48154, dated March 20, 1978, wherein permission is
requested to erect a directional sign on right-of-way at Five Mile Road
and Hubbard Road, the Council does hereby determine to approve and author-
ize the installation of such a directional sign on a temporary basis at
Five Mile and Hubbard Road, the nature and actual location of which sign
shall be made subject to approval by the Traffic Bureau of the Fblice
Department.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#337-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Mr. and Mrs.
William J. Schaffer, 9062 Fremont, Livonia, Michigan 48150, dated March 21,
1978, wherein a request is made for the vacating of an alley east of
Fremont which runs between Grandon and Dover in the Bonaparte Gardens
Subdivision, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the
City Planning Commission for action and recommendation, in accordance with
provisions of Law and City Ordinance.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#338-78 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition 78-3-3-4, submitted by
Plymouth Investment Company, a Michigan Limited Co-Partnership, 2900 West
Maple Road, Troy, Michigan 48084, wherein a request is made for the vacat-
ing of 60' wide dedicated road right-of-way for the extension of Wayne
Road, platted within the Fairway Subdivision, from Eight Mile Road south
to its termination point in Section 4, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the City Planning Commission for action and recommenda-
tion, in accordance with provisions of Law and City Ordinance.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#339-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-45-78 adopted on March 14, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-2-3-2 sub-
mitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion requesting the
vacating of a water main easement and a sanitary sewer easement located
on the south side of St. Martins Avenue, west of Eurlingbrook, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 2, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and
approve the said Petition 78-2-3-2, 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• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#340-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 14,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-48-78 adopted on March 14, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-1-3-1,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 1116-77, for the proposed vacat-
ing of that portion of Graytona Avenue located between Farmington Road
and Surrey Avenue in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning
Commission and to approve the withdrawal of Petition 78-1-3-1, 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 Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
Imp NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-43-78 adopted on March 14, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-2-2-4, sub-
mitted by Ralph A. Reis requesting waiver use approval to establish a
construction management business in an existing building on property zoned
P.S. located on the northwest corner of Green Lane and Five Mile Road in
the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby determine to
reject the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 78-2-2-4
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: Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#341-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
Imp 1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-43-78 adopted on March 14, 1978, with regard to Petition 78-2-2-4,
submitted by Ralph A. Reis requesting waiver use approval to establish a
construction management business in an existing building on property
zoned P.S. located on the northwest corner of Green Lane and Five Mile
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the Study Session to be conducted on May 8, 1978.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#342-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 15,
1978 from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept
a Federal Grant, known as Title III of the Older Americans Act of 1965,
for Home Support Services in the amount of $8000.00 for the period
October 1, 1977 through September 30, 1978, and also a carry over of
$2940.46 from a grant for the period October 1, 1976 through September 30
1977; and the Mayor and Finance Director 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 Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
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#343-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 28, 1978, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to accept
a Title V Grant from the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging in the
amount of $12,450.00 which would cover 75% of the total cost involved in
the Barrier Free Renovation of the Senior Citizens Center; further, the
Council does hereby request that the Building Authority appropriate the
sum of $4150.00 from its Bond Construction Account for the purpose of pro-
viding the City's portion of the funds required for this project, and the
City Clerk and Director of Public Works 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: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS, None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#344-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 28, 1978, approved
by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to
which is attached a copy of a communication dated March 23, 1978 from
Ralls-Hamill Architects, Inc, , the Council does hereby determine to accept
the bid of Dona-Grandi & Son, P. 0. Box 5068, West Bloomfield, Michigan
101. 48033, in the amount of $15,100.00, on the basis of including Alternate
No. 1, for the Barrier Free Construction renovation of the Senior Citizens
Center, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this
work, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to approve
minor adjustments in the work as required, further, the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#345-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 22, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 177-78, in connection with an earlier communication
from the City Engineer, dated February 7, 1978, with regard to the proposed
reconstruction of West Chicago between Middlebelt and Inkster Road, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of the recoimnenda-
tion of the City Engineer wherein the proposed road improvement would be
constructed on the basis of a 36' wide pavement (including a continuous
center left-turn lane).
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to refer the
foregoing resolution to the Committee of the Wyole for further considera-
tion.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result .
AYES: Raymond and Bennett
NAYS: Nash, Brown and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: *Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bennett made the following statement. I am fully in accord
with the widening of West Chicago and the elimination of the ditches. I have
worked on this for eight long years, but I disagree with the Engineer's design.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#346-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 22, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and submitted pursuant to
Council Resolution 177-78, in connection with an earlier communication
from the City Engineer, dated February 7, 1978, with regard to the
proposed reconstruction of West Chicago between Middlebelt Road and
Inkster Road, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the
Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#347-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 22, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection wits
the proposed construction of a church on the west side of Farmington Road
immediately south of Ford Field in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 21, the Council
does hereby determine to advise the Board of Wayne County Road Commis-
sioners (Permit Division) of the City of Livonia's willingness to accept
jurisdiction and maintenance of one 15" Storm Sewer Connection to the
Farmington Road Relief Drain No. 1 within the Farmington Road right-of-
way in connection with the development of Christ our Savior Lutheran
Church at the aforesaid location, and the City Engineer is hereby request-
ed and authorized to execute a Wayne County Permit for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia in connection with the said storm sewer construction.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#348-78 RESOLVED, that having vonsidered a communication from the City
Engineer, dated March 14, 1978, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, concerning construction of side-
walks on Hix Road from Ann Arbor Road to Joy Road and on Schoolcraft from
Farmington Road to Yale, as shown on an attached map, and the locations of
which are as follows.
Hix Road, Joy to Ann Arbor Road
Parcel No. Sidewalk Footage Required (1.f. )
31d13 50
31d11,12 100
31d9, 10 100
3J d,6,?,8 150
31d5 100
31d1,2,3 150
31c156-161 120
31c162-167 120
31c174-179 120
31c180-185 120
31c186,187,188 6o
31e189,190,191 6o
31c192-196 loo
31c197-202 120
31c203-206 8o
31c207-210 8o
31c211-214 80
31c215-226 240
31c227-231 10
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Parcel No. Sidewalk Footage Required (L.f. )
31Wa 72
31EEla 38.61
31GGlalb 346.02
Schoolcraft, Farmington to W. of Fllen Drive
21b43a1 to 21b52a 240
21FF1 (Parcel #2) 333.55
21d30 100
21d29b 85.15
21d12a ?r00
2ldlla 100
21d10a 100
21d9b 80.10
21e31,32a 152.64
21e32b,33a 125
21033b,34 125
21e35,36a 150
21e36b,37a 100
21e37b,38 150
21e39 127.79
21e40,41a 150
21e41b,42 193**
21n5a1,5b1 63
21nOLA 518.65*
210LB 270*
21n3bla 165
31n4a,4b1 162
* includes Ellen Drive frontage
**includes vacated Gill Road right-of-way
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and for the reasons stated, the Council does hereby require the respective
owners of lots and premises referred to above to construct and install
sidewalks at such premises, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to carry out the provisions of this resolution which
is made pursuant to the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, Title 5,
Chapter 1, Section 5-137, and FURTHER, said notice shall set forth that
the respective owners of lots and premises herein referred to shall complete
said sidewalks on or before June 1, 1978, after which date the Engineering
Division shall arrange for the construction of said sidewalks as part of
the City's 1978 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program;
FURTHER, the Livonia Public Schools School District is hereby requested to
arrange for the installation of sidewalks along Hix Road adjacent to Bureau
of Taxation Parcel 31U (Washington Elementary School) and to dedicate the
Hix Road Right-of-way adjacent to the said property; and the Department of
Law and the Engineering Division are hereby authorized to proceed with
acquiring Hix Road Right-of-way from Bureau of Taxation Parcels Nos. 31V1,
31X1, 31Y1; 31Z1a, 31Z21AA1, 3lAA2b1, 31BB1; 31CC1,CC2, and 31DD, which
Right-of-way is required to install sidewalks along the west side of Hix
Road, and the Council does hereby authorize the installation of 58' of
sidewalk along City-owned property at Cutlot "C" of the Stark Gardens
Subdivision, and 200' of Miscellaneous crosswalks and walks across public
Riieys, as the City's portion of this program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#349-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted Resolution 919-77 at
its regular meeting held on October 12, 1977, requiring the City Engineer
to ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the
proposed street improvement of Deering Avenue between Pembroke and Vassar
in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and speci-
fications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what
proportion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part,
if any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of install-
ments in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be
included in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to
the Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifica-
tions and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer
with the City Clerk under date of March 29, 1978, and that there has been
a full compliance with all of th e provisions of Section 2-506 of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set
Monday, May 15, 1978, at 8 00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public
Hearing on the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement which public hear-
ing shall be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507
of said Code.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#350-78 RESOLVED, that h aving considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 27, 1978, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for sdhmission by the Mayor, with respect to an agreement for an
exchange of properties between the City of Livonia and Carl R. Williams,
and Virginia E. Williams, his wife, the Council does hereby authorize the
subject land exchange in accordance with the terms and condic.tions set
forth in the agreement attached to the aforesaid communication, as
follows.
1) Carl R. Williams and Virginia E. Williams, his wife, shall
execute a warranty deed conveying to the City the following
described property;
Lots 322 and 323, Argonne Subdivision, of part of the N. E.
1/4 of Section 1, T 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan.
The street address of this property is 19941 Deering, Livonia,
Michigan.
2) The Mayor and City Clerk shall execute, for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia, a warranty deed conveying to Carl R
Williams and Virginia E. Williams, his wife, the following
described Property
The East 132' of the West 679.50' of the South 253.70' of
the North 313.70' of the N.y.1. 1/4 of Section 2, T. 1 S ,
R. 9 E., City of Lifonia, Wayne County, Michigan.
The street address of this property is 31145 West Eight Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan.
3) Carl R Williams and Virginia E. Williams, his wife, shall pay
in cash to the City of Livonia the sum of $13,000.00.
4) The Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not to
exceed $300 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for
the purpose of providing a commitment for the issuance of a
title insurance policy to Mr. and Mrs. Williams with respect
to the property located at 31145 West Eight Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, which commitment shall be in the amount of
$54,000.00
5) The Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not
to exceed $430.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
for the purpose of prorating and adjusting current taxes on
the property located at 19941 Deering, Livonia, Michigan, as
of the date of closing on a due date basis.
6) The Council does hereby authorize Mr. and Mrs. Williams to
occupy the property located at 19941 Deering for a period of
six months after the consummation of the said land exchange
for the purpose of relocating the business presently operated
there to the property located at 31145 West Eight Mile Road.
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7) The Council does hereby request that the City Clerk and City
Treasurer 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: *Raymond, Nash, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Raymond made the following statement- I think this is money
well spent and will help clean up a situation which has been long a conforming use.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 1
(BUILDING CODES) OF TITLE 7 OF THE
LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED, BY REPEALING SECTION 7-107
(15) THEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LIVONIA CODE
OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, ADDING
CHAPTER 8 (PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES
ORDINANCE) TO TITLE 7 THEREOF.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in
the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-129 OF
TITLE 7, CHAPTER 1 (BUILDING CODES) OF
THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
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The above 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-105(3)
AND SECTION 7-109 OF CHAPTER 1 (BUILDING
CODES) OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The above 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next
regular meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#351-78 RESOLVED, that the Council having adopted. Resolution 245-78 at
its regular meeting held on March 15, 1978 requiring the City Engineer to
ascertain the assessed valuation of all property affected by the proposed
street improvement of Hathaway Avenue, between Farmington and Stark Roads,
in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 33, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, the number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the
number of parcels owned by public authorities, the number of parcsO.s which
are vacant, and having prepared and caused to be prepared plans and speci-
fications therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the
same with the City Clerk together with his recommendation as to what pro-
portion of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if
any, should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments
in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included in
the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the Council
that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications and recom-
mendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the City Clerk
under date of April 5, 1978, and that there has been a full compliance
with all of the provisions of Section 2-5C6 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday, May 15, 1978, at
8:00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on the NECESSITY for
such proposed improvement which public hearing shall be held before the
Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, pursuant
to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and the
City Clerk is hereby authorized to give notice and, publication of such
hearing as is required by Section 2-507 of said Code.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
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#352-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated March 29, 1978, approved by the Director of
Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby determine to amend Item No. (8) of Council Resolution 526-77 adopt-
ed on May 25, 1977 so as to reduce the Financial Assurances now on deposit
with the City for General Improvements in the Tanglewood Subdivision
located in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 20 to $14,500.00 of which at least
$10,000.00 shall be in cash to cover the cost of remaining improvements in
said subdivision, and the financial assurances now on deposit with the
City shall be reduced accordingly, further, all other financial assurances
now on deposit with the City, including those for Sidewalk improvements,
shall remain the same and unchanged, and the City Clerk and the City
Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#353-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 31, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor and which
transmits its resolution WS 2257 3/78 adopted on March 21, 1978, with re-
gard to the Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate, the Council does hereby
determine to approve a new Wayne County Sewage Disposal Rate of $2.521000
CF effective on bills issued on or after June 30, 1978, and a flat rate
charge of $62.381000 CF for Unmetered Customers per residence on bills
issued on and after June 30, 1978, such action being taken as a result of
the new rate schedule established by the Wayne County Board of Public
Works as indicated in the attached communication dated March 7, 1978 from
the said agency.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Raymond, *Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Bennett abstained from voting under the provisions of Section
2-119 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and is recorded as a "yes" vote.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#354-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-42-78 adopted on March 14, 1978 with regard to Petition 78-2-2-3
submitted by Arnold's, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to establish
an SDD Liquor Licensed operation in an existing commercial business
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located south of Eight Mile Road, east of Angling Road in the Northeast 1/4
of Section 1, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission and Petition 78-2-2-3 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: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#355-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 29,
1978 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
3-49-78 with regard to Petition 77-7-3-8 submitted by the City Planning
Commission requesting the vacating of a portion of Parkdale Avenue located
south of Plymouth Road between Levan Road and Edward Hines Drive in the
Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and to grant and
approve the said Petition, subject to retention of a full-width easement
to protect existing utilities, and the Department of Law is hereby
requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordineinCein accordance with
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#356-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law, dated March 28, 1978, approved for submission by the
Mayor and submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 215-78, in connection
with a resolution proposed by the Livonia Anniversary Committee regarding
its participation in "Spree" celebrations, as set forth in a communica-
tion from the Mayor, dated February 15, 1978, the Council does hereby
determine to take no further action with respect to this item.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#357-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated March 17, 1978, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 2, 1978 wherein it is
recommended that certain rates of pay be established for various Sports
Officials, as follows :
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SPORT RATES
Baseball
F-G Minor (9-12 yr. olds) $ 6.00 per game
F-Majors (12yyr. olds) 9.00 per game
Class "E" (13-15 yr. olds) 10.00 per game
Berry Baseball (16-18 yr. olds) 12.00 per game
Adray Baseball (18-20 yr. olds) 15.00 per game
Softball
Adult Leagues (Men) 9.00 per game
Adult Leagues (Women) 9.00 per game
Girls' League (18 & under) 6.00 per game
Girls' League (15 & under) 6.00 per game
Boy's League (16 & under) 6.00 per game
Basketball
Adult Leagues (Classes A & B) 9.00 per game
Jr. Leagues (18 & under) 6.00 per game
Jr. Leagues (15 & under) 6.00 per game
Jr. Leagues (13 & under) 6.00 per game
Volleyball
Adult Leagues 9.00 per game
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. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#358-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated March 20, 1978, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on January 19, 1978 wherein it is
recommended that two positions of Personnel Analyst I in the Office of the
Civil Service Commission be reclassified to Personnel Analyst II, at the
following salary range.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annual $18,387.20 18,761.60 19,136.00 19,905.60 20,716.80 21,507.20
plus Cost of Living of $520.00
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the Council does hereby determine to reject the aforeaaid recommendation
and to deny approval with respect to this item, provided, however, the
Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $1900.00 from the
Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Personal Services
Account of the Civil Service Commission for the purpose of permitting the
promotion of the two persons affected by this item through utilization of
promotional procedures.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#359-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person-
nel Director, dated March 17, 1978, approved by the Finance Director and
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 2, 1978 wherein it is
recommended that the classification of CETA Program Administrator be
established at the following salary range.
Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Stpp 5
Annually $21,028.80 21,444.80 21,860.80 22,755.20 23,649.60 24,585.60
Biweekly 808.80 824.80 840.80 875.20 909.60 945.60
Plus Cost of Living of $520.00
the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and
Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: Nash.
The President declared, the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#360-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Personnel Director, dated March 28, 1978, approved by the Finance Director
and approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution
adopted by the Civil Service Commission on March 16, 1978 wherein it is
recommended that a classification of bus driver be established at the
following rate of Pay.
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Step 1 Step 1-1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5
Annually $8486.40 8652.80 8840.00 9193.60 9547.20 9942.40
Biweekly 326.40 332.80 340.00 353.60 367.20 382.40
Hourly 4.08 4.16 4.25 4.42 4.59 4.78
and that the foregoing rates represent full compensation for all services
rendered with no other compensation or benefits to be paid to employees
in this classification, except that employees shall be eligible for
holiday pay after having been continuously employed for at least 480
scheduled hours, the Council does hereby determine to concur of such
action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#361-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 14, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
CETA Vocational Education Contract between the City of Livonia and
Chrysler Training Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, Contract Number 89
for auto body repair training, the Council does hereby authorize the said
contract in the manner and form submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk
are hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to
the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
0362-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, received in the Office of the CityClerk on April 5,
1978, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
Mayor, to which is attached a CETA Vocational Education Contract between
the City of Livonia and Michigan Medical Training Center, a Michigan
Corporation, Contract Number 92, for medical transcriptionist training, the
Council does hereby authorize the said contract in the manner and form
submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to execute
the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#363-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated April 5, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
Modification No. 1 to Contract No. 90 between the City of Livonia and the
Chrysler Training Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, for automatic
transmission training, the Council does hereby authorize the said contract
modification in the manner and form submitted, and the Mayor and City
Clerk are hereby requested to execute the same for and on behalf of the
City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#364-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated April 4, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which are attached
the following subcontracts.
At the Livonia Chamber of Commerce
No. 34 "Business Community Information"
No. 41 "Development of Economic Handbook"
No. 42 "Community Relations"
At Madonna College
No. 35 "Human Services"
No. 43 "Beautification and Environment"
No. 44 "College Library Service Expansion"
No. 45 "Health Services"
At Detroit Area Council, Boy Scouts of America
No. 37 "Program Executive"
the Council does hereby authorize the said Subcontracts in the manner and
form submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to
execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well as to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of
this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#365-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated April 4, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached
a CETA Subgrant Contract Extension between the City of Livonia and, the
Detroit Area Council of Boy Scouts of America (Contract No. 31), the
Council does hereby authorize the said. Subgrant Contract Extension in the
manner and, form submitted, and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby request-
ed to execute the same for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, as well
as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#366-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Arts Commission, dated April 3, 1978, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard
to a performance to be conducted by the Detroit Concert Band under the
direction of Dr. Leonard Smith as part of the 1978 Music Under the Stars
Program, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of
$2950.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose, FURTHER
Lthe Council takes this means to indicate that this is a one time grant
only, 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 Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#367-78 RESOLVED that, Ager Building Company, 27620 Farmington Road,
Farmington Hills, Michigan 48024, as proprietors, having requested the
City Council to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following sub-
division. Laurel Park South Subdivision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of
Section 18, City of Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being
dated October 24, 1977, 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 1, 1977; and it further appear-
ing that such preliminary plat, together with development plans and
specifications for improvements therein have been examined and approved by
the Department of Public Works as is set forth in the report of that
department dated April 7, 1978, therefore, the City Council does hereby
approve of the said preliminary plat, based upon a revision dated April i4,
1978, on the following conditions:
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(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 Ordi-
nances, as amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commis-
sion, the regulations and, specifications of the Department of Public Works
and the Development Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by
such department, all such improvements to be constructed, installed,
accomplished and completed within a period of two (2) years from the
effective date of this resolution, failing this, the approval contained
herein shall be considered null, void and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City
of Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub-
ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of
the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be con-
sidered 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 $12,300.00
B. Traffic Control Signs 1,000.00
C. Street Name Signs 800.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs 100.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement & Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $10,287.75
2. Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 24,004.75
34,292.50
F. Engineering Services (Grading and. Soil Erosion
Control)
1. Plan Review 134.00
2. Permit and. Inspection 670.00
804.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $49,196.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Plan-
ning 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
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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 require-
ments 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 dther 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 - $694,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash
Sidewalk Bond - 61,000.00, of which at least
6,100.00 shall be in cash
Grading and Soil Erosion Control Bond
- 11,400.00, of which at least
2,500.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Lot Markers - 4,015.00 (All cash)
Development of Greenbelt Areas & Entrance Markers -
49,000.00, of which
5,000.00 shall be in cash
Ditch Maintenance Bond - 3,000.00 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 ordi-
nances, FURTHER, the Council authorizes the construction of 31' wide
deep strength asphalt pavement 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. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#368-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Department of Law, dated April 10, 1978, approved by the Finance
Director, the City Engineer and the City Planner, and approved for sub-
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mission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the execution of
the attached Stipulation for Consent Judgment and the entry of Consent
Judgment in Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 77-723714-AW,
entitled Detroit Federal Savings and Loan Association, a corporation or-
ganized under the Home Owner's Loan Act, plaintiff, vs. City of Livonia,
a Michigan Municipal Corporation, defendant, further, the Council does
hereby authorize an exchange of property between the City of Livonia and
Detroit Federal Savings and Loan Association, in accordance with the
terms and conditions set forth in the Stipulation for Consent Judgment and
the Consent Judgment attached to the aforesaid communication, as
follows :
1) Each party shall deliver to the other certificates of survey
locating sanitary sewer, storm sewers, water, electric
and gas service available for each parcel of property to be
conveyed.
2) Detroit Federal shall execute a Deed "C" conveying to the
City the following described property.
Part of the northwest 1/4 of Section 36, Town 1
South, Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan, being more particularly de-
scribed as. Beginning at a point at the West
quarter corner of Section 36, awn 1 South,
Range 9 East, and proceeding thence along the
west line of said Section 36, north 0 degrees 30
minutes and 50 seconds west 641.92 feet, thence
south 89 degrees 59 minutes 50 seconds east
332.00 feet, thence south 0 degrees 30 minutes
50 seconds east 642.70 feet, thence along the east
and west quarter section line of said Section 36,
south 89 degrees 51 minutes 40 seconds west
332.00 feet to the place of beginning; containing
4.8953 acres.
3) The Mayor and City Clerk shall execute for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia a Deed "C" conveying to Detroit Federal
the following described property
The north 200.0 0reet of the following described
property That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 36,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on the
W. line of said section, distant N. 0° 30' 50" W.,
641.92 feet from the W. 1/4 Corner of Section 36
and proceeding thence N. 0° 30' 50" W. , along
said line, 643.54 feet, thence S. 89° 59' 50" E.,
313.50 feet, thence S. 0° 30' 50" E. 643.54 feet,
thence N. 89° 59' 50" W. , 313.50 feet to the point
of beginning, except the west 60 feet thereof, con-
taining 1.16 acres.
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4) The Council does hereby authorize the payment of the sum of
$100,000.00 in cash to Detroit Federal and for this purpose
appropriates $68,200.00 from the 4.4 million dollar Parks &
Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue and $31,800.00
from Motor Vehicle Highway Funds (Major Road Account).
5) The Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not to
exceed $780.00 from the 4.4 million dollar Parks & Recreation
General Obligation Bond Issue for the purpose of providing a
commitment for the issuance of a title insurance policy to
Detroit Federal with respect to the property described in
paragraph 3, which commitment shall be in the amount of
$150,000.00.
6) The Council does hereby determine to appropriate a sum not
to exceed $1650.00 from the 4.4 million dollar Parks &
Recreation General Obligation Bond Issue for the purpose of
prorating and adjusting the current taxes on the property
described in paragraph 2 as of the date of closing on a due
date basis.
7) The Engineering Division is hereby requested to deliver to
Detroit Federal certificates of survey locating sanitary
sewers, storm sewers, water, electric and gas service
available with respect to the property described in paragraph
3 above.
8) The Council does hereby request that the City Clerk and City
Treasurer 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: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#369-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated December 5, 1977 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on April 3, 1978, after due '
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code
(1) approve and accept said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of placement
�+ of 4-inches of asphalt on the existing roadway(Alternate IV)
in Livonia Hills Estates Subdivision in the North 1/2 of
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Section 6, T. 1 S., R. 9 E , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, as described in said statement, and to defray the
Imo cost of such improvement by special assessment upon the
property especially benefited in proportion to the benefits
derived or to be derived,
3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated December 5, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$63,617.31,
5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by speeial assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 15% ($9542.60)
and that the balance of said cost and expense of said public
improvement amounting to $54,074.71 shall be borne and
paid by special assessments on all lands and premises in the
special assessment district as herein established in pro-
portion to the benefits to be derived therefrom,
7) determine that assessments made for such improvement may
be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with inter-
est thereon on the unpaid balance,
8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows.
A special assessment district in the North 1/2 of Section 6,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan,
described as containing the following property:
Lots 2a, 3a, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15; 16; 17a, 18a,19a,
20, 21, 22; 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30a, 30b,31, 32, 33,
34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45 of Livonia
Hills Estates Subdivision and Bureau of Taxation Parc-ls
060LA, 06C1, 06Dla and 06D2al.
9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council and
to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such relative
portions of the whole sum to be levied against all lands in
the special assessment district as the special benefits to
such lots or parcels of land bear to the total benefit of all
land and also to enter upon such roll the amount which has
been assessed to the City at large, all in accordance with
the determination of the City Council, and
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10) that upon completion of said roll the City Assessor shall
L attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
of the City of Livonia and file the same with the City Clerk
who thereupon is directed to present the same to the City
Council prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 2-511 of said Code.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#370.78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
5, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-253-77 with regard to Petition 77-10-1-39 submitted by Greenfield.
Construction Company for a change of zoning on property located north of
Six Mile Road between Newburgh Road and the 1-96/275 Freeway in the South-
east 1/4 of Section 7, from R-8-II, R-5-C and. R-9-III to R-9-IIT, -R-8II,
.B10. and R-7, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with
regard to this matter on April 3, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution
20-78, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and the said Petition 77-10-1-39 is hereby approved and
granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary
map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt
of such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
LA roll caJ ) vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#371-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated. December 5,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-252r77 with regard to Petition 77-10-1-37 submitted by the City
Planning Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 878-77, for a change
of zoning on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, south
of Seven Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 12, from P. L. to P.,
and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on April 3, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 20-78, the
Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion and the said Petition 77-10-1-37 is hereby approved and granted,
and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for
publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved
and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receipt of
such map, the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance
amending Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolu-
tion.
LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#372-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
6, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
11-259-77 with regard to Petition 77-10-6-9 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.51(f) of Ordinance
No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, to incorporate the
fees as set forth in Section 6-173(m) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances
with respect to towing and storage of motor vehicles, and the Council
having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 3,
1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 20-78, the Council does hereby con-
cur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Peti-
tion 77-10-6-9 is hereby approved and granted, and the Department of Law
is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#373-78 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Police
Department submit a status report relative to the method of selecting
Towing Companies, facilities utilized for the storage of motor vehicles
and the method of regulating fees in connection with these activities.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#374-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
January 24, 1978 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution 1-7-78 with regard to Petition 77-10-1-40 submitted by
Stanley and Gladys Hayes for a change of zoning on property located
south of Five Mile Road between Beatrice and Middlebelt Road in the
North 1/2 of Section 23, from RUFA to C-2, and the Council having con-
ducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on April 3, 1978,
pursuant to Council Resolution 150-78, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for further con-
sideration at a meeting to be conducted on April 24, 1978, at 7:00 P. M.
By (buncilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#375-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 5, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its
resolution 11-251-77 with regard to Petition 77-10-1-36 submitted by the
City Planning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on
property located on the west side of Surrey Avenue, south of Schoolcraft
Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 28, from M-1 to P.L., and the
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Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
April 3, 1978, pursuant to Council Resolution 20-78, the Council does
hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the
said Petition 77-10-1-36 is hereby approved and granted, and the City
Planner is hereby instructed to cause the necessary map for publication
to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein approved and to fur-
nish the same to the Department of Law and, upon receiptz.of such map,
the Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#376-78 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of Finance, dated March 20, 1978, approved for submission by
the Mayor, with attachments, including a copy of a letter dated March 2,
1978 from R. L. Jones & Associates, Inc., the City's insurance agent of
record, and having also considered a communication from the Director of
Finance, dated April 11, 1978, which contains corrected figures as
received from R. L. Jones & Associates, Inc. for insurance premiums for
the fiscal year ending November 30, 1978 which are as follows :
Fblicy Premium Amount
Comprehensive $178,996
General Liability - $500,000
Umbrella - $1,000,000 52,000
3,500,000 45,362
Total Liability - $5,000,000 $276,358
Commercial Fleet $133,000
Property & Related Coverage 36,708
Fidelity Bond 4,730
Police Professional 10,872
Public Officials Liability 6,235
Total Costs 1467,903
The Council does hereby determine to appropriate from the Unexpended
Fund Balances of the following fund.'And
amounts indicated for the purpose of properly funding the Ioregoing costs.
Additional
Budgeted Cost Appropriation
General Fund $183,150 $394,003 $210,853
Refuse Fund
1,650 9,1+87 7,837
Water Fund 5,000 1+2,558 37,558
Sewer Fund 1,700 21,855 20,155
Total S191,500 5467,903 5276,403
and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolu-
tion.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES• Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#377-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated March 29, 1978, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 220-76 in connection with a communication
from the Detroit Metropolitan League of Women Voters, and Council Resolu-
tion 819-77 in connection with a communication from the Mayor, dated
August 16, 1977, and having also considered a communication from the
City Engineer, dated March 14, 1978, approved by the Director of Public
Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with respect to the
formation of a Watershed Council for the Rouge Basin Area, the Council
does hereby take this means to express its intention that effective
July 1, 1978 the City of Livonia shall become a member of the Watershed
Council (Committee) for the Rouge Basin, and the Council does hereby
appropriate the sum of $500.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account
for the purpose of making the required annual contribution in this
regard, and it is further determined that the Council shall at a future
time designate the City's Official Representative, and the Mayor is
hereby authorized to designate the City's Official Alternate Representa-
tive to represent Livonia on the said Council (Committee).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#378-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated March 29, 1978, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 877-75, in connection with a communica-
tion from the Mayor, dated October 13, 1975, to which is attached a
communication from the Public Utility Manager, dated September 29, 1975,
wherein it is recommended that certain action be taken due to flooding
and sewage backup in basements which occurred on August 30, 1975 and
September 1, 1975 in certain areas of the City, and particularly in the
Castle Gardens and Spring Valley Subdivisions, the Council does hereby
refer this matter to the City Engineer and the Public Utility Manager
for an updating of the report previously submitted and the inclusion
therein of specific recommendations for required ordinance amendments.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#379-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated March 29, 1978, and submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution 639-77, in connection with a communication
dated April 14, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth
its resolution 4-70-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-6-4 submitted by the
City Planning Commission to amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance
of the City of Livonia, Section 2.06, Definitions Pertaining to Lots and
Areas, by revising the definition of "Lot, " and the Council having con-
ductQd a public hearing with regard to this matter on June 13, 1977,
the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter back to the City
Planning Commission and the Planning Department for a reevaluation of
their recommoded, proposal, particularly in the context of the appropriat-
eness of amending Section 2.06 and/or adding a new section to Article
XVIII, and giving consideration also to the alternative language which
has been prepared with respect to Section 2.06 by the Legislative
Committee.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#380-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Legislative Committee, dated March 29, 1978, and submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution 998-76, in connection with a communication from
the Mayor, dated October 29, 1976, to which is attached a communication
from the City Attorney, dated October 7, 1976, and a proposed amendment
to Section 9-304 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended (Lot
Partition Ordinance), the Council does hereby determine to refer this
matter to the Department of Law in order to redraft the proposed amend-
ment of Section 9-304 so as to maintain the present two lot limitation
for partitions to be made by the City Assessor, but to include therein
the balance of the suggested changes as set forth in the attachment to
the Mayor's letter of October 29, 1976.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-509,
SECTION 2-519, SECTION 2-525, AND SECTION
2-527 OF TITLE 2, CHAPTER 5 (SPECIAL AS-
SESSMENT PROCEDURE ORDINANCE) 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#381-78 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 4 of Act 207 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1921, as amended,
the City Zoning Act (MSA 5.2934, MCLA 125.584), as wall 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,
June 5, 1978, at 8 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile
Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items
CO Petition No. 78-1-1-3, submitted by Bob Jenkins for
change of zoning of property located west of Harrison
Avenue, south of Six Mile Road in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 13, from RUF to R-2B, the City Planning Com-
mission having in its resolution 3-38-78 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 78-1-1-3 be denied,
(2) Petition No. 78-2-1-10, submitted by the Terrence Company
for a change of zoning of property located at the northeast
corner of Terrence and Middlebelt Road in the Northwest 1/4
of Section 13, from C-1 to C-2, the City Planning Com-
mission having in its resolution 3-41-78 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 78-2-1-10 be approved,
(3) Petition No. 78-1-6-1, submitted by the City Planning
Commission, pursuant to Council Resolution 176-77, to
amend Sections 9.02, 9.03, 10.02, 10.03, 11.02 and 11.03
of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, to provide
standardization and uniformity with respect to site plan
approval requirements in P.S., C-1 and C-2 Zoning Dis-
tricts, the City Planning Commission having in its resolu-
tion 3-46-78 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 78-1-6-1 be approved,
(4) Petition No. 78-1-6-2, submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission, pursuant to Council Resolution 176-77, to amend
Section 18.58, Site Plan Approval, of Ordinance No. 543,
the Zoning Ordinance, to provide standardization and uni-
formity to site plan approval requirements in P.S., C-1
and C-2 Districts, the City Planning Commission having in
its resolution 3-47-78 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 78-1-6-2 be approved,
(5) Petition No. 78-1-1-6, submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission for a change of zoning of property located on
the west side of Levan Road between Grove and Sunnydale
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, from R-2-B to P.L.,
the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
3-39-78 recommended to the City Council that Petition
No. 78- 1-1-6 be approved, and
(6) Petition No. 78-1-1-7, submitted by the City Planning Com-
mission for a change of zoning of property located on the
North Side of Lyndon Avenue between Ellen Drive and Yale
lies Avenue in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2 to
P.L., the City Planning Commission having in its resolution
3-40-78 recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
78-1-1-7 be approved,
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FURTHER, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and/or
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning as set forth
above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City or a news-
paper of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not
less than fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have
notice to be given by registered mail to each public utility company
and to each railroad company cwning 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#382-78 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 Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#383-78 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated February 6, 1978, as revised in a statement dated
April 18, 1978, on all matters required by Section 2-506 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first public hearing having been
held thereon on April 17, 1978, after due notice as required by Section
2-507 of said Code, and after careful consideration having been given
to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508
of said Code.
(1) accept and approve said statement, as revised in all
respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of 32' wide
full depth asphalt, with concrete curbs and gutters
(Alternate II) on Jamison Avenue from Middlebelt to Garden
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 25, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said
statement, and to defray the cost of such improvement by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited in
proportion to the benefits derived or to be derived,
(3) approve the plans and specifications for said improvement
as set forth in said statement dated February 6, 1978, as
revised in a statement dated April 18, 1978,
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(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$62,086.46,
(5) determine that the cost of said improvement shall be paid
for in part by special assessments on the property benefited
thereby and in part by the City at large, in proportions
hereafter established,
(6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of skid improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be 50%
($31,043.23) and that the balance of said cost and expense
of said public improvement amounting to $31,043.23 shari
be borne and paid by special assessments on all lands and
premises in the special assessment district as herein es-
tablished in proportion to the benefits to be derived
therefrom,
(7) determine that assessments made for such improvement
may be paid in ten (10) annual installments together with
interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
(8) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied,
as follows.
A special assessment district in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 25, T. 1 S, , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as containing the following described
property
Lots 1 through 7, both inclusive, of Five-Elm Park Sub-
division, as recorded in Liber 55, Page 64 of Wayne County
Records and Bureau of Taxation Parcels Wlal,Wlbl and
Vlal,W2a,X1.
(9) that the City Assessor is hereby directed to prepare a
special assessment roll including all lots and parcels of
land within the above district designated by the Council
and to assess to each such lot or parcel of land such
relative portions of the whole sum to be levied against all
lands in the special assessment district as the special
benefits to such lots or parcels of land bear to the total
benefit of all land and also to enter upon such roll the
amount which has been assessed to the City at large, all in
accordance with the determination of the City Council, and
(10) that upon completion of said roll the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate requiredby the provisions of
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amenddd, of the City of Livonia and file the same with the
City Clerk who thereupon is directed to present the same to
L. the City Council prior to the holding of the second public
hearing thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said Code.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
ea*
#384-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated April 14, 1978, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a copy
of a letter dated February 10, 1978 from R. E. Dailey & Company,
Construction Manager, concurred in by Rails-Hamill Architects, Inc., the
Council does hereby accept the bid of A & P Construction Company, 41055
Joy Road, Canton, Michigan 48170, for the Phase III, Part 3 SM (Under-
ground Mechanical Work) construction of the New Civic Center Municipal
Building in the amount of $114,286.01, the same having been in fact the
lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications, and the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize as an advance for this
purpose a sum not to exceed $55,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds,
the same to be reimbursed to said account at such time as bonds have been
sold and funds become available pursuant to a Livonia Drain No. 37
Project in connection with this work; further, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$25,000 00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Water Fund
and $18,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Sewer Fund
for the purpose of constructing certain Water and Sewer Improvements
within the Civic Center Site, as detailed in the aforesaid communication,
and the Directorrof Public Works is authorized to approve all minor
adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and City Clerk are
hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of the City of
Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary
or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the foUo .ng result:
AYES. Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#385-78 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer, dated April 14, 1978, which bears the signature
of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to certain
drainage work which is required in connection with the construction of
theCivic Center Naznicipal Building, the Council does hereby request
that the Livonia Drain No. 37 Drainage Board authorize the City of
Livonia to advance the sum of $55,000.00 for the purpose of proceeding
with a portion of the Livonia Drain No. 37, with the understanding that
the said funds shall be reimbursed to the City at such time as bonds
have been sold and funds are available for this project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Raymond, Bennett, Nash, Brown and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and
unanimously adopted, this 881st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of
Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:45 P.M., April 19, 1978.
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ADDISON W. :' ''i ', CI CLERK.