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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-09-28 16606 MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND SIXTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On September 28, 1977, 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 Council at approximately 8:10 P. M. . Councilman Nash delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Peter A. Ventura, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present• Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances S. Stem, Deputy City Clerk, Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer; John Nagy, City Planner, Robert Turner, Police Chief, John Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; Russell A. Gronevelt, Superintendent of Public Services, Ronald R. Reinke, Assistant Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Chella Lewis, Civil Service Department, James Andres, CETA Program Administrator, and Joseph Falk of the City Planning Commission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was 4853-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 866th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held September 7, 1977, are hereby approved. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #854-77 WHEREAS, Leukemia, for centuries, has been a killer of both childred and adults, of persons of all ages, regardless of sex, color or creed; and WHEREAS, Leukemia takes the lives of more than 500 Michigan residents every year, and WHEREAS, the CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION OF MICHIGAN is the only United Way organization in the State of Michigan totally dedicated to furthering research toward more effective treatment and an inevitable cure for this and other blood diseases, and 16607 WHEREAS, the CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION is also devoted to the care of serious blood disease patients, and to the counselling and comfort of families of such victims, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Livonia hereby recognizes with pride the accomplishments represented through 25 years of dedicated service toward the goal of elimination of childhood and adult leukemia and blood related diseases, and further, the City Council of the City of Livonia, does hereby take this means to urge the residents of this City to seek information on the nature and control of leukemia and other serious blood diseases, and to become aware of the many services provided by the CHILDREN'S LEUKEMIA FOUNDATION by supporting any and all of its activities. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted• 0855-77 WHEREAS, DARALD JENNINGS has been a resident of the City of Livonia for 17 years, and WHEREAS, he has been a loyal, dedicated and conscientious employee of this City for 16 years; and WHEREAS, he has served as Executive Director of the Livonia Housing Commission for the past five years; and WHEREAS, he gave unstintingly of his time and effort in helping to bring the Silver Village housing complex to fruition; and WHEREAS, in his role as Executive Director of the Commission, he made an outstanding contribution to the cause of senior citizen housing in this community, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of the City of Livonia do hereby take this means to recognize DARALD JENNINGS, to commend him for his outstanding service to the Livonia Housing Commis- sion and to wish him well in his future endeavors. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was 0856-77 RESOLVED, that the Council having previously acknowledged receipts of the proposed annual Budgets of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year commencing December 1, 1977, as prepared and submitted by the Mayor with the City Clerk on September 15, 1977, does hereby determine to set a public hearing thereon on Monday, October 24, 1977, at 7:30 p. m. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the City Charter, and theCity Clerk shall give notice of such Public Hearing in accordance and pursuant to provisions of the City Charter. A roll call vote was taken on the forgoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. 16608 The communication dated September 14, 1977 from the Department of Law, with regard to Court of Appeals Docket No. 28734 (J. P. Properties vs City of Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication from the Department of Law, dated September 6, 1977, regarding the sale of 4.38 acres of City-owned land in Section 2 to Forest City Dillon, Inc. , was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Ventura took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-219 OF CHAPTER 2 (FINANCIAL ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result. AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec- tive on publication Councilman Brown took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO 543 AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION NO 77-3-1-2 FOR CHANGE OF ZON- ING FROM R-2-A AND AG TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result- AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec- tive on publication 16609 Councilman Raymond took from the table for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 6 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETI- TION NO. 77-3-1-4 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFC TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effece tive on publication. Councilman Bishop took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION _5 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION NO. 77-3-1-5 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUFC TO P.L. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS- None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become effec- tive on publication. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #857-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, Director of Public Safety-Police, Fire Chief and Director of Public Safety-Fire dated August 29, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Dictaphone Corporation, 120 Old Post Road, Rye, New York 10580 for supplying the City 16610 with a 40-Channel Dual Deck Tape Recorder, Model 4402 for the Net Price of $22,152.00 ($27,690.00) less trade-in $5,538.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets specifications; and the bid of Stancil-Hoffman Corporation is hereby rejected inasmuch as the same 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #858-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water and Sewer Board, dated September 14, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits its resolution No. WS 2216 9/77, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of Le Ran Copper & Brass Co., P.O. Box 40, Coldwater, Michigan 49036 for supplying the City (Water Department) with Type "K" Copper Water Tubing at the following prices. 10,000 Ft., More or Less, 3/4" Type "K" Copper. Water Tubing in 6o Ft. Rolls 5790 Ft. 4,000 Ft., More or Less, 1" Type "K" Copper Water Tubing in 60 Ft. Rolls .7490 Ft. the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all speci- fications A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #859-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Chairman of the Water and Sewer Board, dated September 13, 1977, 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 determine to accept the bid of Stark Hickey West, Inc., 34760 West Seven Mile Road, Detroit, Michigan 48219 for supplying the City (Public Service Division) with six (6) Pickup Trucks for a net price of $27,539.06 ($28,434.06 less trade-ins $895.00 for vehicles Nos. 332, 433, 62 and 64), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: 16611 AYES. Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop and McCann. NAYS Raymond and Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #860-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated September 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 16, 1977 regarding certain outstanding labor relations bills and costs, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $26,685.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the Labor Relations Account, the action here- in 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. Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett, Reytiond and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #861-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated September 8, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 16, 1977 wherein a request is made for an appropriation sufficient to fulfill the provisions of Section 32, Clothing Allowance, of the agreement between the City of Livonia and the Livonia Supervisory Chapter of Local 1917, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $2,600.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #862-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated August 23, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to increase the following accounts in the following amounts Account No. Item Amount 441-709 Salaries and Wages - Overtime $ 9,000 441-756 Miscellaneous 50 441-765 Testing Supplies 100 441-766 Tools and Supplies 200 441-861 Auto Expense - Employees 200 441-904 Printing and Publishing 1,400 441-960 Education & Training - Employees 50 TOTAL $ 11,000 16612 and the Council does FURTHER determine to increase the Engineering and Inspection Fees Account, 618-030, by a like amount of $11,000.00, the action taken herein being for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #863-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Youth Commission, dated September 9, 1977, approved by the Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $771.50 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 101-909- 886-130, Community Promotions, in order to permit the reimbursement of persons or businesses to whom Livonia Youth Commission has financial obligations, 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #864-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated August 23, 1977, 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 installation of a traffic control signal device at the intersection of Five Mile Road and Hix Road and to which communication is attached Wayne County Road Commission Invoice No. 38619 which indicates that the City's 50% share in the total cost involved in installing the aforesaid installation is in the amount of $5,713.72, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the additional sum of $613.72 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for this purpose, and the City Clerk and the 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- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS- None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 16613 #865-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated August 24, 1977, 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, with regard to an invoice received by the City from the Wayne County Road Commission in the sum of $9,058.63 which represents the City's 40% share of all right-of-way costs incurred in connection with the paving of Inkster Road from Five Mile to School- craft, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $9,058.63 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Major Road Account) 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- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 4866-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the City Engineer, dated August 28, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director, is approved by the Director of %blit Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor and the attached Final Applica- tion and Certificate for Payment approved by the City Engineer on August 30, 1977, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of $200.00 to Best Asphalt, Inc., 5850 Pardee, Taylor, Michigan 48180 which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated March 21, 1977 in the amount of $40,230.CO, the actual contract amount completed to date being $40,430.00, which sum is $200.00 more than the original contract amount by reason of the installation of a sign in accordance with the Architect's direction, in connection with the construc- tion of the West Parking Lot for the new Civic Center Municipal Building (Contract I), it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work on the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary Contractor's Guarantees and Waivers of Lien have been filed, and the City Clerk and City 'Measurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was takenon the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 4867-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Police, and the Director of Public Safety-Police, dated September 6, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the extension from October 11, 1977 to April 11, 1978 of the services being provided in connection with the investigation by the "Birmingham Task Force" of the kidnap murders of Timothy King, Jill Robinson and others the cost of which to the City of Livonia would be in the amount of $1,960.00, the Council does hereby determine to appropriate the sum of $1,960.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account for this purpose. 16614 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #868-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated August 24, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a proposed agreement between the Wayne County Road Com- mission and the City of Livonia with regard to the improvement of certain intersections on Inkster Road between Seven Mile Road and Eight Mile Road in connection with the Argonne Subdivision and Botsford Park Subdivision Special Assessment Paving Projects, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia in the manner and form herein sub- mitted, and the said Clerk is requested to transmit four executed copies of this agreement, together with a certified copy of this resolution to the said Board. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. LNAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #869-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated August 24, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the development of the Livonia Commerce Park (Phase II) at the northwest corner of Farmington and Schoolcraft Roads in the southeast 1/4 of Section 21, the Council does hereby determine to take this means to advise the Wayne County Road Commission, Permit Division, that the City of Livonia agrees to accept the jurisdiction and maintenance of two connections (18" and 15") to the Farmington Road Relief Drain No. 1 within the Farmington Road Right-of-way in connection with the development of the aforesaid Livonia Commerce Park, and the City Engineer is hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a Wayne County Permit with respect to storm sewer construction relating to this matter, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to do all things necessary or incident- al to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result• AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 16615 #870-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated August 26, 1977, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its Resolution No. 8-177-77 with regard to Petition 77-7-3-7, submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to vacate a storm drainage Basement located on the west side of Newburgh Road, north of the Newburgh Swim Club in Section 18, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommenda- tion of the City Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition 77-7-3-7, 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. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #871-77 RESOLVED, that in view of the circumstances which have taken place in connection with the opening of a Billiard Parlor located at 29885 Ply- mouth Road in the Wonderland Shopping Center, the Council does hereby request that the Legislative Committee review and thereafter submit its report and recommendation concerning the application of Section 11.02(e) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance as set forth in Amendatory Ordinance 1330. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously adopted, it was #872-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a proposed amendment to Section 3-301 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, concerning food handlers permits, and which purports to repeal the same, which amendment was submitted by the City Clerk for consideration, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER I (BUILDING CODES) OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED, TO READOPT BY REFERENCE THE BOCA BUILDING CODE AND TO PROVIDE THE CERTAIN MODIFICATIONS THEREIN AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE CITY OF LIVONIA. 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. 16616 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was x#873-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law and the Chief Building Inspector, dated September 6, 1977, and which transmits a proposed amendment to the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Building Code) and which purports to readopt the BOCA Building Code, and having been given its First Reading by Councilman Nash on September 28, 1977, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for the purpose of reviewing the Fee Schedules set forth therein and thereafter submit its report and recommendation. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated August 31, 1977, which indicates that effective October 1, 1977, Mrs. Dorothy McIntyre, 29115 Clarita Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, will be appointed Deputy City Treasurer at an annual salary in the amount of $18,500.00 per annum, to serve at the pleasure of the City Treasurer, 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 motion to refer with the following result AYES: Bishop and Bennett. NAYS. Nash. Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann. The President declared the motion DENIED. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #874-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Treasurer, dated August 31, 1977, which indicates that effective October 1, 1977,Mrs. Dorothy McIntyre, 29115 Clarita Avenue, Livonia, Michigan, will be appointed Deputy City Treasurer at an annual salary in the amount of $18,500.00 per annum, to serve at the pleasure of the City Treasurer, the Council does hereby determine to approve and confirm the said appointment, and the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $540.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to Account No. 101-253-702. A roll call was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. The communications from the Bureau of Inspection and the Engineering Department, with respect to problems associated with the development located on Six Mile Road and Newburgh (Newburgh Plaza), was received and filed for the informa- tion of the Council. 16617 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #875-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Bureau of Inspection, dated August 30, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor and submitted pursuant to CR-674-77 with regard to a complaint from a Mr. Wilbur Tucker, 20406 Floral, Livonia, Michigan 48152, concerning the noise caused by the Borman Food Store Outlet at 28111 West Eight Mile Road, the Council does hereby authorize the Bureau of Inspection to purchase a Sound Decibel Meter, and to thereafter investigate Mr.Tucker's noise complaint and submit a new report and recommendation to Council, and the Council does hereby appropriate a sum not to exceed $442.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be expended for the purpose of purchasing the said device, 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 Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously adopted, it was #876-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Citizens Advisory Committee for Community Development, dated August 31, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is requested that the Council give consideration to the adoption of a mandatory city building inspection ordinance with regard to the resale of homes in Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Law Department for its report and recommendation insofar as the status of similar ordinances which may be in effect in other neighboring communities. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #877-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief of Fblice and the Director of Public Safety-Fblice, dated August 25, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the donation of an Apache Fold- down Trailer, Vin M4837, by Patrolman George Harper for use by the Livonia Fblice Explorers as a utility trailer and place to store camping equip- ment, the Council does hereby determine to accept the said gift for and on behalf of the City of Livonia as well as to express its sincere appreciation and thanks to Patrolman Harper for this generous gesture on his part. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was 16618 #878-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated September 12, 1977, approved for submission by the L Mayor, to which is attached a copy of a letter dated September 7, 1977, from the Burger King Corp. with regard to an offer to purchase certain city-owned property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road, south of Seven Mile Road, Parcel 12B2b1, the Council does hereby authorize the sale of said property to Burger King Corporation for the price of $23,500.00 and for this purpose authorizes the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute for and on behalf of the City of Livonia an appropriate deed and such other documents as may be necessary to fulfill the purpose of this resolution; further, the Council on its own motion, in accordance with Section 23.01(a) of Ordinance x#543, as amended, requests that the City Planning Commission conduct a public hearing and thereafter submit its report and recommendation on the question of whether or not to rezone the subject property from P-L to P; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare and place in proper form such legal documents as may be necessary in order to consummate this transaction. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. LBy Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #879-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated September 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached Grant Modification No. 14 to CETA Title I, the Council does hereby auth- orize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #880-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator, datedSeptember 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached Grant Modification No. 6 to CETA Title II, the Council does hereby auth- orize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication. L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. 16619 By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #881-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA Program Administrator, dated September 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor to which is attached Grant Modification No. 13 to CETA Title VI, the Council does hereby auth- orize the said Grant Modification in the manner and form indicated in the aforesaid communication. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. ATAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #882-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart- ment of Law, dated September 11., 1977, and submitted pursuant to CR-11+1+-77 which reviews a proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the Wayne County Road Commission relative to water main alterations and the construction and maintenance of berms within the Six Mile Road right-of- way between Farmington Road and Fitzgerald Avenue, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and affix their signatures to the said Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Livonia as well as to do aJ1 other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $95,000.00 from Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Receipts (Major Road Account) for the purpose of reimbursing the Wayne County Road Commission for the said berm construction, and the Council does also appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account of the Water budget for the purpose of reimbursing the said Wayne County Road Commission for water main relocation work in connection with the Six Mile Road improvement project. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result : AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: Bishop. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #383-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Commission on Children and Youth, dated August 25, 1977, approved by the Mayor, which contains certain suggestions and proposals relative to the development of a youth center in Livonia and particularly recommendations pertaining to the Jefferson Community Center, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Wpole for the purpose of discussing the same at a meeting to be conducted with the Youth Commis- sion, the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Mayor. 16620 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #884-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated September 6, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on August 16, 1977 wherein a request is made for an appropriation necessary to continue the basic functions of the Civil Service Department, the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of $4,375.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance Account to be transferred to the following accounts in the following amounts• 220-728-000 - Office Supplies $ 750. 220-904-000 - Printing 1,300. 236-765-000 - Testing Supplies 825. 236-905-000 - Publishing 1,000. 220-960-010 - Training 500. $ 4,375. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #885-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director, dated September 19, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on September 15, 1977 wherein it is recommended that a classification of Assistant Cook be established at an hourly rate of $3.00 per hour, said salary to represent full compensa- tion with no other benefits payable, except that the employee shall be entitled to holiday pay after the completion of 480 scheduled hours, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of said action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was #886-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 177 for the proposed improvement consisting of a 31-foot wide full-depth asphalt pavement with concrete curbs and gutters on Morlock Avenue, east of Middlebelt Road in Section 1, in the City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, a public hearing thereafter having been held thereon on September 12, 1977 at 8:00 p. m. 1%21 at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assessments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district portion of the cost of street improvements to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 177, and WHEREAS, the City Council has heard and carefully considered all objections made to said assessments, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT• (1) The City Council does hereby determine that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment Roll dated July 13, 1977, in the amount of $57,689.84, are fair and equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construction of improvements proposed in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, (2) Said Special Assessment Roll No. 177 is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, (3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into (15) fifteen equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight (8%) per cent per annum on the unpaid balance of the assessment from the date of confirmation. Said interest shall be payable on each installment due date, provided, however, that after the issuance of bonds to be issued in anticipation of the collection of the unpaid assessments on the said special assessment roll, said rate of interest shall be adjusted to a rate which is not more than 1% above the average rate of interest borne by said bonds. In such cases where the installments will be less than Ten Dollars ($10.00) the number of installments shall be reduced so that each installment shall be above and as near Ten Dollars ($10.00) as possible. The first installment shall be due and paya- ble December 1, 1978 and subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years, (1.) Pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of confirmation on the assessment roll, and the said assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall then publish notice as is required by Section 2-519 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and mail assessment statements to the respective property owners assessed in the manner and substance as pro- vided by said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within sixty (60) days from December 1, 1978 pay the whole or any part of the assessment without interest or penalty, 16622 (5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1978 City tax roll in the manner required by Section 2-521 of the Livonia code of Ordinances, as amended, together with interest upon all unpaid installments from sixty (60) days after December 1, 1978 and thereafter one (1) installment shall be spread upon each annual tax roll together with one (1) year's interest upon all unpaid installments, provided, however, that when any annual installment shall have been prepaid in the manner provided in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, either within the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-520, or after the expiration of the sixty (60) day period as provided by Section 2-523 then there shall be spread upon the tax roll for such year only the interest for all unpaid installments, and (6) The City Council hereby determines to pay a portion of the cost, fifteen (15%), percent of the said improvement within the said district in the sum of $10,180.56. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 4887-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 178, more particularly described in Council Resolution No. 341-77 adopted on April 6, 1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly met and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been pre- pared on the basis of street lighting being installed in Seven Mile Super Highway Subdivision and Stamford Estates Subdivision in the N. E. 1/4 of Section 9 of the City of Livonia, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 178, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental street lighting with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 178 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special assessment Roll No. 178 based on installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of con- firmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordi- nances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. 16623 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop and McCann. NAYS: Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #888-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice published and mailed to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 179, more particularly described in Council Resolution No. 340-77 adopted on April 6, 1977, as required by the provisions of the City Charter and Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Council has duly mdt and reviewed the special assessment levied in the special assessment roll prepared by the City Assessor to cover the district in which street lighting is to be installed, such roll having been prepared on the basis of street lighting being installed in Hillbrook Subdivision in the N. W. 1/4 of Section 11 of the City of Livonia, Michigan, in said Special Assessment District No. 179, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Council does hereby determine that said street lights shall be installed with ornamental street lighting with underground wiring and that the assessments set forth in said Special Assessment District No. 179 Roll are fair and equitable and based upon benefits derived in said district, in accordance with the plans of the City Engineer and resolutions of the City Council, said Special Assessment Roll No. 179 based on installation of ornamental street lighting with underground wiring is hereby approved and confirmed in all respects; pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-513 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Clerk shall endorse the date of con- firmation on the Assessment Roll, and the assessment roll shall then be immediately transmitted to the City Treasurer who shall take such further action as set forth in Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordi- nances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to transmit the proper street lighting order to the Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by them for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bishop, Raymond and McCann NAYS. Bennett. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #889-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 19, iwg, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution 5-81-77 with regard to Petition 77-3-1-3, submitted by Tom's Northwood Market, Inc. for a change of zoning on property located on the northwest corner of Middlebelt Road and Clarita, in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, 16624 from C-1 and R-5 to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 12, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 735-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda- tion of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-3-1-3 is hereby denied, for the same reasons as those set forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission and for the following additional reasons• 1. Present Zoning of C-1 was provided on the basis that it is transitional between the present C-2 zoning to the North and the residential zoning to the South, and is in keeping with the Master Plan, 2. The general area already has adequate, and, in fact, unused C-2 zoned land at the present time. 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. Ventura. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was ¢890-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 6, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution 6-126-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-1-12, as amended, submitted by Plymouth Investment Company for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Gill Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-2 and R-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 12, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 742-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-5-1-12, as amended, 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• Nash, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was 16625 4891-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 6, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution 6-126-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-1-12, as amended, submitted by Plymouth Investment Company for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Gill Road between Seven and Eight Mile Roads, in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUFA to R-2 and R-3, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 12, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 742-77, the Council does hereby determine to refer this item to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was 4892-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated July 29, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution 7-136-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-1-16 submitted by Edwin Weinstein for a change of zoning on property located on the east side of Middlebelt Road between Roycroft and Five Mile Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUF to C-2, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 12, 1977, pursuant to Council Resolution 768-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-5-1-16 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 4893-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 23, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution 6-118-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-6-7 submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion, to amend Section 18.42 of the Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of Livonia regarding radio towers in residential Districts, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 12, 1977 pursuant to Council Resolution No. 735-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition 77-5-6-7 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 Imo AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS None. 16626 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 4894-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 23, 1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution 6-117-77 with regard to Petition 77-5-6-6 submitted by the City Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 131-77, to amend. Section 10.03(g) and. Section 11.03(r) of the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, of the City of Livonia to provide that the waiver use requirements with respect to SDD Licenses in C-1 and. C-2 Zoning Districts shall henceforth not be applicable to the SDD licensed uses already in existence, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on September 12, 1977 pursuant to Council Resolution No. 735-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said. Petition 77-5-6-6 is hereby approved and granted, as revised, 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #895-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication, dated. August 26, 1977, from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution 8-170-77 with regard to Petition 77-7-1-23 submitted by A. S. Green and Mel L. Kepes for a change of zoning on property located on the northeast corner of Six Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 12, from RUF to C-2 and having also considered a communication from Kenneth R. Hale, Attorney at Law, dated August 31, 1977 wherein he indi- cates that his clients, the aforesaid petitioners, choose to have the said petition withdrawn at this time, the Council determines to take no further action with regard to this matter. Councilman Bishop gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 31 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PETITION NO. 77-3-1-6 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM C-1 TO R-1 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilman Ventura was excused at 9 40 p. m. 16627 Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance: L AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE PET. 77-3-1-8 ' 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 foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. *Councilman Ventura returned at 9.41 p. m. Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26 OF THE ZON- ING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LI_VONIA ZON- ING ORDINANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. _THERETO. RE: PETITION NO. 77-4-1-11 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. L The foregoing Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance. AN ORDINANCE•:AMENDING SECTION 25 05 OF ARTICLE XXV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING PAR- AGRAPH (c) THERETO. RE PET. 77-3-6-5 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 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 VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND. (Petition 77-5-3-4) The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the ima, 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. 16628 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #896-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Livonia Drain No. 5 Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of a city, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability on the Livonia Drain No. 5 Drainage District, located in the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, this concurrence and resolution is necessary and in compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Livonia Drain No. 5 Drainage Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 5 Drain and Livonia Drain No 5 Drainage District, to the City of Livonia, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer of said jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 5 Drain and Livonia Drain No. 5 Drainage District, it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Livonia No. 5 Drain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Charles N Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of the Livonia Drain No. 5 Drainage Board for further action and consideration and for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage district, pursuant to the previsions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended. (M.S.A 11.1478) (M.0 L 1970, Sec. 280.478) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #897-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of a city, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability on the Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage District, located in the City of Livonia, and 16629 WHEREAS, this concurrence and resolution is necessary and in compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 6 Drain and Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage District, to the City of Livonia, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer of said jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 6 Drain and Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage District, it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Livonia No. 6 Drain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to CHARLES N. YOUNGBLOOD, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of the Livonia Drain No. 6 Drainage Board for further action and consideration and for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended. (M.S.A 11.1478) (M.0 L. 1970, Sec. 280 478) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #898-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Livonia No. 7 Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of a city, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability on the Livonia No. 7 Drain Drainage District, located in the City of Livonia, and. WHEREAS, this concurrence and, resolution is necessary and in compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Livonia No. 7 Drain Drainage Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 7 Drain and Livonia. No. 7 Drain Drainage District, to the City of Livonia, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer of said jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 7 Drain and. Livonia No. 7 Drain Drainage District, it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control 16630 and operation of the Livonia No. 7 Drain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Charles N Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of the Livonia No. 7 Drain Drainage Board for further action and consideration and for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended. (M S.A 11.1478) (M C.L 1970, Sec. 280 478) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #899-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction and control, upon which there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of a city, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability on the Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage District, located in the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, this concurrence and resolution is necessary and in compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 9 Drain and Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage District, to the City of Livonia, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer of said jurisdiction of the Livonia No. 9 Drain and Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage District, it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Livonia No. 9 Drain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Charles N Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of the Livonia No. 9 Drain Drainage Board for further action and consideration and for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended. (M S.A 11.1478) (M.0 L. 1970, Sec. 280.478) 16631 L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #900-77 WHEREAS, Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, provides the method and manner that Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain Drainage Board may relinquish jurisdiction and control to a city of a drainage district and drain under their jurisdiction and control, upon which there is no out- standing indebtedness or contract liability and which district and drain is located within the boundaries of a city, and WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no outstanding indebtedness or contract liability on the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and. Branches) Drain Drainage District, located in the City of Livonia, and WHEREAS, this concurrence and resolution is necessary and, in compliance of Act 40, Chapter 20, Section 478 of the Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended, and in the best interest of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Livonia, LNOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia hereby requests and petitions the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and. Branches) Drain Drainage Board to relinquish jurisdiction of the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain and Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain Drainage District, to the City of Livonia, and. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Livonia, on behalf of the City of Livonia, hereby agrees that upon transfer of said jurisdication of the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain and Bell Drain No 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain Drainage District it shall assume the maintenance, jurisdiction, control and operation of the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be presented to Charles N. Youngblood, Wayne County Drain Commissioner, and Chairman of the Bell Drain No. 2 (Enclosure and Branches) Drain Drainage Board for further action and consideration and for the return of any surplus moneys in the drain fund of said drainage district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 478 of Chapter 20 of Act 40 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1956, as amended. (M S A. 11.1478) (M.0 L 1970, Sec. 280.478) . A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. LNAYS: None. 16632 By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #901-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director of Finance, dated September 19, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor with regard to conducting public hearing in connection with general revenue sharing funds, th eCouncil does hereby determine that a Public Hearing shad be conducted on Monday, October 10, 1977 at 8:00 P. M. at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the proposed Use Report and Budget presented to the City Council by the Mayor for the Fiscal Year December 1, 1977 to November 30, 1978 so that citizens may have the opportunity to provide written and oral comments on the possible uses of such funds at that time, and the CityClerk shall give adequate public notice of the said public hearing in accordance with provisions of law. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously adopted, it was #902-77 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 Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #903-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated September 22, 1977, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Chairman of the Historical Commis- sion, the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to providing electrical service to the Historical Village at Greenmead, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute for and on behalf of the City of Livonia a Contract with the Detroit Edison Company as well as a purchase order wherein Detroit Edison would construct an underground distribution cable westerly from Newburgh Road and install three transformers within the Historical Village Site for the estimated overall cost of $4,700.00, and the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $4,700.00 from Account No. 101-737-976-120 for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incident- al to the full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was #904-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super- intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated September 26, 1977, approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherin it 16633 is indicated that equipment, supplies and personnel are required in order to operate the Jefferson Community Center, the Council does hereby authorize the following transfer of funds for this purpose: $5,289.20 from Account No. 101-698-702 (Concession) to Account No. 101-707-702 (Administration), $900.00 from Equipment Maintenance Account No. 101-709- 933-310 to Swimming Pool Professional Service Account No. 101-710-818-220, $2,000.00 from Swimming Pool Salaries and Wages Account No. 101-710-702-000 to Swimming Lbol Operating Supplies Account No. 101-710-743-000,$12,000.00 from Swimming Pbol Account No. 101-710-702-000 to Capital Outlay Account No. 101-707-983-000, $6,000.00 from Account No. 101-709-702-000 to Capital Outlay Account No. 101-707-983-000; and $6,000.00 from Account No. 101-709-702-000 to Winter Activities Account No. 101-711-702. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS. None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was 4905-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer, dated September 15, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works and the City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the vacating of 13 feet of the original right-of-way of Lyndon Avenue adjacent to the Tanglewood Subdivision in connection with Ordinance No. 1334, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the said 13 feet of the Lyndon Avenue right-of-way to Koppy- Densmore, Inc., a Michigan corporation, 33463 Seven Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan 48152, the legal description of which is as follows: The South 13 feet of the North 43 feet of the following described parcel of land The East 493.93 feet of the West 658.93 feet of the East 1/2 of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 20, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan except the South 1763.05 feet thereof (part of Lyndon Avenue right-of-way). A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bishop, Bennett and McCann. NAYS• None. By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, it was #906-77 RESOLVED, lthat the Department of Public Works and the Planning Department are hereby requested to do all things necessary to prepare plans and specifications for a permanent parking lot at Greenmead as well as ingress and egress from Newburgh Road. 16634 On motion of Councilman Nash, supported by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously adopted, this 867th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was duly adjourned at 9:50 P. M., September 28, 1977. ADDISON W.QgliN, CI CLERK.