HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1977-03-16 16200
MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-FIFTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On March 16, 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 Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F. Nash, Jerry
H. Brown, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--Robert R.
Bishop.
Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk;
Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Frances Stem, Acting Deputy City Clerk, Ronald
Mardiros, City Assessor, Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works; John Nagy, City
Planner; G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, James P. Andres, CETA Program Administrator,
William Scruggs, Planning Commission; and Michael Reiser of the Water and Sewer Board.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopt-
ed, it was
4233-77 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 854th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held March 2, 1977, are hereby approved.
The communication dated February 18, 1977 from the Director of Finance,
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
December 31, 1976, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
The communication dated February 21, 1977 from the Director of Finance
transmitting various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
January 31, 1977, 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 19 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.
76-10-1-39 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM R-1
to R-6.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, 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 33 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. 76-9-1-32 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM
RUF TO R-l.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effec-
tive on publication.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded byCouncilman Brown, it was
4234-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation, dated February 16, 1977, approved by
the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, and in
accordance with the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission
set forth in its resolution #1337-77, adopted on February 7, 1977, the
Council does hereby acdept the low bids specified in the amounts indicated
as set forth in the attached "Baseball Bid Recommendations -- 1977, " the
Grand Total of which is $9,532.05.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
35-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 16, 1977, approved
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by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby determine to accept the Unit Price Bid of Brader's
Department Store, 141 E. Main Street, Northville, Mi 48167, for supplying
the City with uniforms for Parks and. Golf Course personnel, in the total
price of $2,470.44, the same having been in fact the lowest and only bid
received and meets specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and. McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#236-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance, dated. February 23, 1977, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of Gasoline
from Texaco, Inc., effective February 5, 1977, at the following Unit Prices
Less than 5,000 Gals. - 43.7 cents/Gallon
More than 5,000 Gals. - 38.8 cents/Gallon
Lead Free Less than 5,000 Gals. - 45.7 cents/Gallon
Lead Free More than 5,000 Gals. - 40.8 cents/Gallon
said prices being made in accordance with Federal Government Regulations;
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid com-
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accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 2-213(d)(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all
prior resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended, or
revised to the extent necessary to be consistent with the action taken
herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#237-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
& Sewer Board, dated. March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and
which transmits its resolution #WS 2164 2/77, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the low bid of C. J. Burke Incorporated, 36000 Mound Road,
Sterling Heights, Michigan, for supplying the City (Sewer Dept. ) with one
Trailer Mounted Rotary Screw Compressor for a-net total price of $5,725.00
($6,225.00 less trade-in of $500), the same having been in fact the lowest
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#238-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water &
Sewer Board, dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which trans-
mits its resolution #WS 2163 2/77, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the bid of Ed Carpenter Sales, 3850 Howe Road, Wayne, Michigan, 48484,
for supplying the City (Water Dept. ) with one new current model 1/2 Ton
Stepside Pickup 'Duck for the net total price of $3,469.60 ($3,569.60 less
trade-in of $100), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Brown, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
0239-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water &
Sewer Board dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which trans-
mits its resolution #WS 2162 2/77, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the bid of Jerry Bielfield Company, 8333 Michigan Avenue, Detroit,
Michigan 48210, for supplying the City (Sewer Dept. ), with one cab and
chassis (G.V.W. 19,000 lbs), for a net total price of $6,147.18 ($6,397.18
less trade-in of $250.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#240-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Water
& Sewer Board dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the Finance
Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which trans-
mits its resolution 0WS 2161 2/77, the Council does hereby determine to
accept the bid of Tennyson Chevrolet Inc., 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48150, for supplying the City (Water Dept. ) with one new current
model 1/2 Ton Vanette for a net total price of $3,861.25 ($3,986.25 less
trade-in of $125.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received
and meets A3] specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Nash, Brown, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#241-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board, dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which
transmits its resolution #WS 2165 2/77, the Council does hereby determine
to accept the unit price bid of Clow Corporation, P. 0. Box 516, Bensenville,
Illinois 60106 for supplying the City (Water Dept. ) with Ductile Repair
Sleeves at the following prices.
40, more or less, F-1202 6" Ductile Repair Sleeves $53.10
10, more or less, F-1202 6" " w 3/4 Tap 57.06
40, more or less, F-1202 8" " 69.29
10, more or less, F-1202 8" " " " 0. 3/4 Tap 69.98
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifi-
cations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#242-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its
resolution #WS 2160 2/77, the Council does hereby determine to accept the
bid of Tennyson Chevrolet Inc., 32570 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150;
for supplying the City (Sewer Dept. ) with one 10,000 GVA Truck Chassis
(Repair Truck) for the net total price of $4,234.75 ($4,534.75 less trade-
in of $300.00), the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and
meets all specifications.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#243-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Water
and Sewer Board dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro Tem, and
which transmits its resolution #WS 2166 2/77, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to accept the unit price bid of Morley Brothers Corporation, 501 So.
Washington, Saginaw, Michigan 48605, for suppolying the City (Water Dept. )
with Type "K" Copper Water Tubing at the following prices.
5,000 Ft. more or less, 3/4" Type "K" Coper Water
Tubing in 6o Ft. Rolls .5775 Ft.
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2,000 Ft. more or less, 3/4" Type "K" Copper Water
Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls .5775 Ft.
2,000 Ft. more or less, 1" Type "K" Copper Water
Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls .777 Ft.
2,000 Ft. more or less, 1-1/2" Type "K" Copper Water
Tubing in 100 Ft. Rolls 1.281 Ft.
2,000 Ft. more or less, 2" Type "K" Copper Water
Tubing in 40 Ft. Rolls 1.995 Ft.
the same having been in fact the lowest bid received and meets all specifi-
cations.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
Y2141+-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated March 4, 1977, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, is approved by the Director of Public Works and approved
for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached a communication and
official bid table chart prepared by the firm of Ralls-Hamill Architects,
Inc. , dated March 1, 1977, the Council does hereby accept the Unit Price
Bid of Best Asphalt, Inc. of Taylor, Michigan, for constructing the west-
erly parking lot and related site work in connection with the new Civic
Center Municipal Building, for the estimated total cost of $1+0,230.00
based upon the Architect's estimate of units of work involved and subject
to a final payment based upon the actual units of work completed in accord-
ance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit
prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item, and the
Council does hereby appropriate and authorize an expenditure of a sum not
to exceed $40,230.00 from Federal Economic Development Administration Funds
for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve minor adjustments in the work as completed; and the Mayor and the
City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for and on behalf of
the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES Nash, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 1, 1977, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication dated February 17, 1977 which sets forth an itemi-
zation of the proposed addition to the 1976-77 Greenmead Budget, to the
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Parks and Recreation Budget, the Council does hereby determine to appropri-
ate and authorize the transfer of a sum of $35,900.00 from the Unexpended
Fund Balance Account to be reflected as additions to the 1976-77 Parks
Budget as follows:
Account Amount
832 Ground Maintenance $ 5,500.00
766 Tools and Supplies 1,000.00
920 Heat, Light and Water 3,500.00
818 Building Maintenance 10,000.00
853 Telephone and Alarm Service 1,400.00
970 Capital Outlay (lumber to
construct rustic fence deleted) 14,500.00
$35,900.00.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Raymond and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Bennett and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#245-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 1, 1977, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached a communication dated February 17, 1977 which sets forth an itemi-
zation of the proposed addition to the 1976-77 Greenmead Budget, to the
Parks and Recreation Budget, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Capital Improvement Committee for its rep9rt and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#246-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated February 1, 1977, approved by the
Finance Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is
attached an itemization of the proposed addition to the 1976-77 Greenmead
Budget, to the Parks and Recreation Budget, the Council does hereby request
that the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Historical Commission sub-
mit their respective reports and recommendations relative to the status of
funds which have already been expended since the purchase of Greenmead and
such funds which may be anticipated will be expended in the current year
in the operation and maintenance of Greenmead, with sufficient breakdown
as necessary.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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4247-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated February 16, 1977 with regard to funds required for the moving of the
Newburgh Church, the Kingsley House, and Judge Blues Courthouse, to the
Historical Village being established at Greenmead, the Council does hereby
determine to appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the sum of
$22,317.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds, previously earmarked for
land acquisition in order to expand Quaker Acres, for this purpose, in
addition, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure
of the sum of $22,683 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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
4248-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Executive
Director of Community Commission on Drug Abuse, dated February 17, 1977,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, requesting funding for 1977, the Council does here-
by determine to authorize the payment of same in the amount of $17,200.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result-
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4249-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 28, 1977, approved by the Finance
Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein a request is
submitted for a transfer of funds in order to cover cost anticipated to be
incurred in connection with the 1977 ASFO Convention, the Council does
hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the sum of $1800.00 from the
Salaries and Wages Account #101-805-702.000.000 to the Travel and Education
Account #101-805-864.015.000 for this purpose.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated February 22, 1977 with regard to an applica-
tion for a new SDD License by Mario Fallone to be held in conjunction with
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1976-77 SDM License located at 19710 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan, the
Council does hereby request that the Chief Building Inspector submit his
report and recommendation with regard to the same, and the Council does
hereby request that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission defer taking
action with respect to this application pending completion of the aforesaid
report and thereafter the adoption of an appropriate resolution by the City
Council, and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transmit 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: Ventura and Bennett.
NAYS: Nash, Brown, Raymond and McCann.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#250-?7 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated February 22, 1977 with regard to an applica-
tion for a .new SDD License by Mario Fallone to be held in conjunction with
1976-77 SDM License located at 19710 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan,
the Council does hereby recommend that the Michigan Liquor Control Commis-
sion deny the said request inasmuch as the area in question is already being
adequately served by existing licenses, and the approval of an additional
SDD License in this area would be detrimental to the City of Livonia and
its residents; and that until such time as the applicant has obtained waiver
use approval in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Livonia
Zoning Ordinance this use would not be in compliance with zoning ordinance
requirements, further, in the event it is the determination of the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission to reject the recommendation of denial as set
forth herein, the Council does hereby request that the City of Livonia be
afforded a hearing with respect to this matter, and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to transmit 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 Nash, Brown, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. Raymond and Ventura.
The President declared the resolution adopted
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4251-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 18,
1977 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission with regard to an applica-
tion from Thomas Wittwer, 37121 Golfview, Sterling Heights, Michigan, for
a new full year Class C License to be located in Livonia, Michigan, Wayne
County, the Council does hereby determine to deny its approval with respect
to said application; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to forward a
certified copy of this resolution to the Michigan Liquor Control Commission.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS• Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4252-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated March 2, 1977 with regard to a request from
Monaghan K-C Building Association to transfer a Club License with Sunday
Sales and Dance-Entertainment Permit from the City of Detroit to 19801
Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, and the request herein being for a
waiver of the license fee for the current year, the Council does hereby deter
mine to grant a waiver to any part of the License Fee for the current year,
and the City Clerk is hereby requested to transfer 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: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The communication dated February 23, 1977 from the Michigan Liquor Control
Commission, regarding a change in Section 17 of the Michigan Liquor Control Act, was
received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4253-77 RESOLVED, that having considered communications dated December 2,
1976 and December 27, 1976, from Michael Vorgitch with respect to the
action taken by the City Planning Commission on November 23, 1976 in its
resolutions 11-238-76 and 11-239-76, as set forth in a letter dated December
8, 1976, with regard to Petition 76-10-8-21P for approval of all plans
required by Section 18.58 submitted in connection with a proposal to
construct commercial stores on the southwest corner of Ann Arbor Road and
Knolson in Section 31, and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with respect to this matter on February 14, 1977, pursuant to Council resol-
ution #11-77, the Council does hereby determine toi;deny the Petitioner's
request for deletion of conditions (i.e., 1, 3 and 8) in the City Planning
Commission's action.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#254-77 RESOLVED, that in accordance with the provisions set forth in
Section 23.01(a) of the Livonia Zoning Ordinance, the Council does hereby
determine on its own motion to refer to and request that the City Planning
Commission conduct a Public Hearing on the question of whether or not
certain property 70' in width and located 228' south of Ann Arbor Road on
the west side of Knolson (a portion of Parcel T2al) should be rezoned from
C-1 to R-1, and to thereafter submit its report and recommendation to
Council.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#255-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated February 24, 1977 which transmits its resolution
#2-42-77 with regard to Petition #77-2-8-3 submitted by Rick-Mar Corporatior.
requesting site plan approval in connection with a proposal to remodel the
exterior of an existing building located on the east side of Farmington
Road, north of Seven Mile Road, in Section 3, pursuant to the provisiens
set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning Com-
mission and Petition #77-2-8-3 is hereby approved and granted, such approval
to be based upon the same conditions as those set forth in the aforesaid
recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
LNAYS None.
The communication from the Planning Commission, dated February 18, 1977,
with respect to Petition 73-5-1-21 wherein they reaffirm their action taken in their
resolution #9-223-73 adopted on September 11, 1973, was received and filed for the
information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#256-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 8,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#1-18-77 adopted on January 25, 1977 with regard to Petition #76-12-3-10,
submitted by the City Planning Commission on its own motion to vacate an
easement located on the west side of Stark Road, between Schoolcraft and
Industrial Roads, in the North 1/2 ofSectirAn 28, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission
and to grant and approve the said Petition #76-12-3-10, and the Department
of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in
accordance with this resolution.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#257-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 28,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#2-28-77 adopted on February 22, 1977 with regard to Petition #76-11-3-9
submitted by P. B. McCarthy to vacate an easement located south of Amrhein
Road, between Globe and Levan Roads, in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 29,the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the City
Planning Commission and to grant and approve the said Petition #76-11-3-9,
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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#258-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated February 28,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#2-30-77 adopted on February 22, 1977 with regard to Petition #76-12-2-24
submitted by James Riehl requesting waiver use approval to operate a
recreation storage lot, on property zoned M-1, located on the west side of
Farmington Road, between Plymouth and Schoolcraft Roads, in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 28, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the
recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition #76-12-2-a4
is hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same
conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of
the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#259-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Operations, dated January 27, 1977, approved by the Director of
P.blic Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize and request the City Clerk to make application to The
Detroit Edison Company on forms provided by such company for the installa-
tion of three (3) 175 Watt Mercury Vapor Street Lights mounted on two
existing poles and on one new wood pole at the Pierson Center in the manner
recommended in the aforesaid communication, as well as in the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer dated October 27, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#260-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated February 16, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City
dedicate and establish a certain storm easement through city-owned property
referred to as the Golfview Parksite located in the Southeast 1/4 of Section
14, the Council does hereby determine to dedicate and establish for storm
sewer purposes only the following described easement:
The South 50 feet of the East 60 feet, and the East 15
feet of the North 300 feet of the South 350 feet of the
following parcel of land:
The West 360 feet of the South half of the N. E. 1/4 of
the S. E. 1/4 of Section 1.4, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan (Part of Bureau of
Taxation Parcel 14V1b,W1b).
and does further request that the Wayne County Bureau of Taxation record
such easement dedication on all maps issued by that office, and further,
the City Clerk is hereby requested to have a certified copy of this resolu-
tion recorded at the Wayne County Register of Deed's office.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#261-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication submitted by the
Ad Hoc Committee for Senior Citizens Housing, dated February 16, 1977,
requesting approval of expenses incurred for the Senior Citizens Housing
Project in the amount of $5,020.60, as well as requesting an additional
appropriation in the amount of $1,000 for anticipated future expenses, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said payment from monies
previously appropriated for this purpose in the amount of $4,364 as well as
to appropriate the additional sum of $1656.60 from Federal Revenue Sharing
monies previously allocated for building improvements at McNamara Towers,
in order to cover the balance of the said outstanding payment as well as
to provide the additional $1,000 herein requested.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#262-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated March 1, 1977, which bears the signature of the
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the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor Pro
Tem, and to which is attached the Operating Budget of the Livonia Housing
Commission for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1977, the Council does
hereby determine to approve the said budget in the manner and form herein
submitted.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
63-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Housing Commission, dated March 2, 1977, approved for submission by the
Mayor Pro Tem, and which transmits its resolution 46-77 wherein it is recom-
mended that the salary of the Executive-Director be increased and that he
also receive longevity pay, the Council does hereby determine to refer this
item to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#264-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 21,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
12-258-76 adopted on December 14, 1976 with regard to Petition 74-12-8-48P
submitted by A.S. Dorchen requesting approval of the revised sign plan as
required by Section 18.58 in connection with a proposal to construct a new
retail building on the south side of Ann Arbor Road between Ann Arbor Trail
and Hix Road in Section 31, and the Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with regard to this matter on February 14, 1977, pursuant to Council
resolution 40-77, the Council does hereby determine to reject the recom-
mendation of the City Planning Commission and the said Petition 74-12-8-48P
is hereby approved and granted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 21,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
12-258-76 adopted on December 14, 1976 with regard to Petition 74-12-8-48P
submitted by A.S. Dorchen requesting approval of the revised sign plan as
required by Section 18.58 in connection with a proposal to construct a new
retail building on the south side of Ann Arbor Read between Ann Arbor Trail
and Hix Road in Section 31, and the Council having conducted a public hear-
ing with regard to this matter on February 14, 1977, pursuant to Council
resolution 40-?7, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Committee of the Whole for its consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion to refer, with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown and Raymond.
NAYS: Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the motion DENIED.
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A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result.
AYES: Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: Nash and Brown.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#265-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 28,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#12-242-76 with regard to Petition #76-10-1-35 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning on property located
on the east side of Henry Ruff, between Five Mile Road and Jamison, in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 23, from RUFA to P.L., and the City Council having
conducted a public hearing with respect to this matter on February 28,
1977, pursuant to Council resolution #83-77, the Council does hereby concur
in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
#76-10-1-35 is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby
instructed to cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicat-
ing the zoning change herein approved and to furnish the same to the Depart-
ment of Law and, upon receipt of such map, the Department of Law is request-
ed to prepare an ordinance amendir;g 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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#266-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Parks and
Recreation Commission submit its report and recommendation with respect to
the status of the development and the anticipated future development of
Algonquin Park and, particularly in this regard, the northern portion of
the same, being the south half of Lots 40, 41, 42, 43, and all of Lots 49
and 50, of B. E. Taylor's Green Acres Subdivision.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#267-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the Mayor
submit his report and recommendation with respect to the matter of patrolling
park areas in order to prevent vandalism and other illegal and unauthorized
activities and, particularly, with reference to the Algonquin Park located
in Section 23.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
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#268-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 28,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#12-243-76 with regard to Petition #76-10-1-38 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission, on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property
located north of Schoolcraft Road, between Melvin and Beatrice, in the
Southeast 1/4 of Section 23, from R-1-A to P.L., and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 28, 1977,
pursuant to Council resolution #83-77, the Council does hereby concur in the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition #76-10-1-38
is hereby approved and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to
cause the necessary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zon-
ing 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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#269-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 28,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#12-244-76 with regard to Petition #76-10-1-41 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission, on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property
located north of Schoolcraft Road, west of Hubbard, in the Southwest 1/4 of
Section 22, from RUF to R-1-B, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on February 28, 1977, pursuant to Council
resolution #83-77, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of
the Planning Commission and the said Petition #76-10-1-41 is hereby approved
and granted, and the City Planner is hereby instructed to cause the neces-
sary map for publication to be prepared indicating the zoning change herein
approved and to furnish the same to the Department of Law and, upon recei t
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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#270-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 28,
1976 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#12-245-76 with regard to Petition #76-11-1-42 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission, on its own motion, for a change of zoning on property
located on the south side of Five Mile Road, between Arden and Melrose, in
the Northeast 1/4 of Section 22, from P.S. to R-1, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 28, 1977,
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pursuant to Council resolution #83-77, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
#76-11-1-42 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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#271-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 10,
1977 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution
#12-249-76 with regard to Petition #76-11-6-11 submitted by the City Plan-
ning Commission, pursuant to Council resolution #809-76, to amend Section
11.03(a) and Section 30.03(b) of the Zoning Ordinance so as to require that
all gas stations shall provide at least one full service gasoline pump
island for senior citizens, the sick or handicapped and such other persons
in the community as may be in need of this service, and the Council having
conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on February 28, 1977,
pursuant to Council resolution #83-77, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition
#76-11-6-11 is hereby denied for the same reasons as those which are set
forth in the action taken by the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond and Bennett.
NAYS• Ventura and McCann.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
*** #272-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated December 15, 1976 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on February 28, 1977, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and 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 the said statement in all respects;
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of six (6) 175-watt mercury-vapor ornamental
street lights with underground wiring throughout the
Bretton Gardens Subdivision No. 2, City of Livonia,
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Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and defray the cost of such improvement by special assess-
ment upon the property especially benefited in proportion
to the benefits derived or to be derived;
(3) approve the plans and specifications for the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated December 15, 1976,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid
by special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows:
A special assessment district located in the S. 1/2 of
Section 2, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan being more particularly described as lots 15 through
42, both inclusive, in Bretton Gardens Subdivision No. 2 and
lots 3b, 4b, 4a, 5a, and 5b, 6b of Bretton Colony Subdivision
and lots 481, 497 and 498a of Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 8
and parcels 02elala,ila,2A1,02KolaA, 02Elalb,lblb2A2,
02KOlab, 02P1la,19c and 02p12.
(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated
December 15, 1976; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
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 pursuant to
Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES• Brown, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS Nash and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution adopted, however, this resolution was there-
after reconsidered in Council Resolution #273-77, at which time it was denied.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#273-77 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to reconsider the
action taken in Council Resolution No. 272-77.
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AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
The President then declared a new roll call vote be taken with respect to
Council Resolution No. 272-77 with the following result
AYES None.
NAYS- Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared Council Resolution #272-77, having been reconsidered, DENIED.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#274-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated December 15, 1976 on all matters required by Sections
2-506 and 2-514 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on February 28, 1977, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and 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 in all respects,
(2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of one (1) 175-watt mercury-vapor light on
an existing wood pole located at the southeast corner of
the intersection of Purlingbrook and Fairfax, City of Livonia,
Wayne County, Michigan, as described in said statement,
and 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 the improvement as
set forth in said statement dated December 15, 1976,
(4) determine that the cost of such improvement shall be paid by
special assessment upon the property especially benefited,
(5) determine that the assessment made for such improvement
shall be paid in annual installments, according to said
statement,
(6) designate the assessment district, describing the land and
premises upon which special assessments shall be levied as
follows
A special assessment district located in the S 1/2 of
Section 2, T. 1 S., R 9 L., City of Livonia, Wayne
County, Michigan being more particularly described as
lots 15 and 16 of Bretton Gardens Subdivision No. 2 and
parcels 02elalb,lblb,2a2,02KolaB, 02elala,lbla,2a1,
02KolaA, 02 Plla,19c and 02P12.
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(7) direct the City Assessor to prepare a special assessment
roll in accordance with the Council's determination on said
statement as prepared by the City Engineer dated
December 15, 1976; and
(8) that upon completion of said roll, the City Assessor shall
attach thereto the certificate required by the provisions of
Section 2-510 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, 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
pursuant to Title 2, Chapter 5 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#/275-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to due and proper notice, published and mailed
to all property owners in Special Assessment District No. 163 for the
proposed installation of a 31-foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with
concrete curbs and gutters (City's Alternate II Improvement) on Deering
Avenue, north of Joy Road, in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 36, 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 Monday, February 28,
1977, at 8:00 p.m., at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michi-
gan, and the City Council having duly met and reviewed the special assess-
ments levied on the special assessment roll as prepared by the City Assessor
to cover the district portion of the cost of the Deering Road improvement,
north of Joy Road, to be constructed in Special Assessment District No. 163,
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 December 21,
1976, in the amount of $80,071.42 (83%), are fair and
equitable and based upon benefits to be derived by construc-
tion 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. 163 is hereby approved and
confirmed in all respects,
(3) The amount of said roll shall be divided into fifteen (15)
equal annual installments with interest at the rate of eight
percent (8%) per annum on the unpaid balance of the assess-
ment 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
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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 payable December 1, 1977 and
subsequent installments on December 1st of succeeding years,
(4) 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 provided by
said Section 2-519. Any property owner assessed may, within
sixty (60) days from December 1, 1977 pay the whole or any
part of the assessment without interest or penalty;
(5) The first installment shall be spread upon the 1977 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, 1977
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 sxity (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,
(6) The City Council having determined to pay a portion of the cost
of the said improvement within the said district in the sum of
$1 ,965.54 (15% plus $1560 as Livonia Board of Education's
share), and the same is hereby approprdtted and authorized to
be expended from Motor Vehicle Highway Funds to cover the
City's cost of said installation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#276-77 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby request that the City Engineer
submit his report and recommendation relative to the matter of the flooding
of Cleveland Park in Section 36.
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The communication from Stamford Investment Company, dated March 3, 1977
with regard to the installation of street lights in Stamford Subdivision, was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#277-77 RESOLVED, that having considered Petition #77-3-3-3 submitted by
Vargo's Inc., dated March 2, 1977, wherein a request is made for the
vacating of a portion of Henry Ruff right-of-way in Section 14, 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
Ordinances.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#278-77 RESOLVED, the Council does hereby determine to rescind Council
resolutions #159-77 and #160-77 adopted on February 16, 1977.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#279-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated March 3, 1977 on all matters required by Section 2-506
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record of
property subject to the proposed special assessment district having submit-
ted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accordance with
Section 2-531 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 in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of storm sewers in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 7
and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, 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 March 3, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$672,750.00,
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,
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6) that the proportion of the cost and expense of said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $672,750.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established 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 located in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. .
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as containing the following property•
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07Glal,Hla, 07G2al,
0711a, 0712a1a, 18Alal and 18Elal.
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 the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#280-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated March 3, 1977 on all matters required by Section 2-506
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record of
property subject to the proposed special assessment district having submit-
ted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accordance with
Section 2-531 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:
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1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of sanitary sewers in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 ofSection 18, 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 benefit-
ed 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 March 3, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$31,050.00,
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 said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $31,050.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established 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
thereof' 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 located in the S.E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9
E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as containing the following
property
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07Glal,Hla, 07G2a1;
0711a, 0712ala, 18Alal and 18Elai.
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 .Ruch 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 the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions 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.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4281-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated March 3, 1977 on all matters required by Section
2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of
record of property subject to the proposed special assessment district
having submitted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accord-
ance with Section 2-531 of said Code, and after careful consideration hav-
ing been given to all such matters, the Council does hereby, pursuant to
to Section 2-508 of said Code•
1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of water mains in the S. E. 1/4 of Section 7
and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, 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 March 3, 1977;
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$290,950.00,
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 said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $290,950.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established 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:
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A special assessment district located in the S.E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N.E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9
E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as containing the following
property:
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07Glal,Hla; 07G2al,
0711a, 0712a1a, 18Alal and 18Elal.
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,
10) that upon the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions 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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#282-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated March 3, 1977 on all matters required by Section 2-506
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record of
property subject to the proposed special assessment district having submit-
ted in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accordance with
Section 2-531 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 in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of paving in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7
and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, 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 March 3, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$1,071,800.00,
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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 said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $144,900.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $926,900.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established 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 located in the S.E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more particularly
described as containing the following property-
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07Glal,H1a, 07G2al,
0711a, 0712a1a, 18Alal and 18Elal.
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 theuspecial
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 the completion of said roll the City Assessor
shall attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions 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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#283-77 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated March 3, 1977 on all matters required by Section 2-506
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and all owners of record of
property subject to the proposed special assessment district having submitted
in writing a "waiver of notice and proceedings" in accordance with Section
2-531 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•
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1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of the
installation of landscaping in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 7
and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, 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 March 3, 1977,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$197,800.00;
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 said improve-
ment to be borne and paid by the City shall be $00.00 and
that the balance of said cost and expense of said improve-
ment amounting to $197,800.00 shall be borne and paid by
special assessments on all lands and premises in the special
assessment district as herein established 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 located in the S. E. 1/4 of
Section 7 and the N. E. 1/4 of Section 18, T. 1 S., R. 9
E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, more
particularly described as containing the following
property
Bureau of Taxation Parcels 07Glal,H1a,07G2a1;
0711a, 0712ala, 18Alal and 18Elal.
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 attach thereto the certificate required by the pro-
visions 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.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES• Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura and McCann.
NAYS• Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
4'284-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated March 2, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works
and approved for submission by the Mayor, recommending that the City dedi-
cate and convey to the Wayne County Road Commission, for purposes of
establishing the ultimate Middlebelt Road right-of-way, certain city-owned
property located at the Southeast corner of Orangelawn and Middlebelt
Roads, the legal description of which is as follows-
The West 60 feet of the following described parcel of land:
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.
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk
to execute a Quit Claim Deed conveying the aforesaid Right-of-way to the
Wayne County Road Commission in the manner and form herein recommended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS. None.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18.58 OF
ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, OF THE
CITY OF LIVONIA, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE
"CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE" BY
AMENDING SUBSECTION (c) THEREOF.
(Petition No. 76-6-6-3)
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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 Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25.04 OF
ARTICLE XXV OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
(Petition No. 76-7-6-4)
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 Bennett gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 26.04 OF
ARTICLE XXVI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "ZONING
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA."
(Petition No. 76-7-6-5)
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 Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.08 OF
ARTICLE II OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED,
KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY OF LIVONIA
ZONING ORDINANCE, " BY ADDING THERETO A
NEW PARAGRAPH NUMBERED (19).
(Petition No. 76-8-6-6)
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.
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Councilman Nash gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 11.03 OF
ARTICLE XI OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS
AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS THE "CITY
OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE," BY AMENDING
SUBSECTION (c) THEREOF.
(Petition No. 76-8-6-8)
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.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4285-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed amendment to the
Retirement Flan Ordinance submitted by the Department of Law under date of
March 7, 1977, with regard to employees disability compensation to be
deducted from his disability pension, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommenda-
tion.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF STREET,
ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition 76-10-3-8)
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.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4286-77 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 well as Article XXIII
of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, the Council does hereby determine that a Public Hearing will take
place before the City Council of the City of Livonia on Monday, May 9, 1977
at 8 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items
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1) Petition No. 76-12-1-47 submitted by Jerry J. Rozema,
Cardinal West, Inc. , for a change of zoning of property
located on the west side of Hubbard, south of Five Mile Road,
in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 22, from R-7 to P, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution #2-29-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition No. 76-12-1-47
be approved,
2) Petition No. 76-12-1-49 submitted by Dimitrios Gotsis and
Sylvia Gotsis for a change of zoning of property located on
the east side of Middlebelt between Sunnydale and Broadmoor
in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, from RUFB to C-2, the
City Planning Commission having in its resolution #1-13-77
recommended to the City Council that Petition 76-12-1-49 be
approved.
further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendment(s) to the Zoning
Ordinance, (or/and)
(b) location of the proposed change(s) of zoning as set
forth above,
first to be published in the official newspaper of the City of a newspaper
of general circulation in the City of Livonia as well as to, not less than
fifteen (15) days prior to said public hearing, cause to have notice to be
given by registered mail to each public utility company and to each rail-
road company owning or operating any public utility or railroad within the
districts or zones affected, and further, the City Clerk is requested to do
all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#287-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication received from
the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association, dated March 1, 1977, to which are
attached petitions containing 283 signatures, requesting either the instal-
lation of a traffic light, a crossover bridge, or a school crossing guard,
for Farmington Road at Summers, the Council does hereby determine to refer
the same to the Traffic Commission for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#288-77 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.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
4289-77 WHEREAS, pursuant to Act No. 198 of the Public Acts of 1974, as
amended, this Council has authority to establish "industrial development
districts" within the boundaries of the City of Livonia, and.
WHEREAS, there is located, within the boundaries of the City of
Livonia an area of approximately 180.626 acres lying north of Plymouth
Road, and. East of Levan Road, more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein, and hereinafter
referred to as "Proposed City of Livonia Industrial Development District
No. 1",
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LIVONIA, as
follows:
1. The City Clerk is directed to give written notice by
certified mail of this action to all owners of real property
within the boundaries of Proposed City of Livonia Industrial
Development District No. 1.
2. This City Council sets Monday, April 4, 1977, at 8 00 p. m.
as the date for the holding of a public hearing on the
question of whether this City Council should establish the
Industrial Development District described above.
3. This City Council directs the City Clerk to provide notice,
as required by law, of the public hearing fixed above, so
that all residents or taxpayers of the City of Livonia shall
be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the question of
establishing the Industrial Development District described
above.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to amend the
second 'WHEREAS' " paragraph of the alcove resolution so as to include therein
all industrially zoned property in Livonia.
A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following resolution
AYES Raymond and. Ventura.
NAYS. Nash, Brown, Bennett and McCann.
The President declared the amendment DENIED.
A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result:
AYES. Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Ventura
and supported by Councilman Bennett:
4290-77 WHEREAS, Special Assessment Rolls, more particularly hereinafter
described, for the construction of street improvements in the City of
Livonia have been prepared, reviewed and confirmed by the City Council, and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be the best interest to
borrow and issue bonds in anticipation of the collection of said special
assessments to defray part of the cost of said street improvements,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The estimated period of usefulness of said public improvements
is not less than twenty (20) years.
2. Special Assessment Bonds be issued in the amount of Eight
Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand ($825,000.00) Dollars in anticipation of the
collection of the unpaid special assessments on the special assessment rolls
hereinafter in this Paragraph 2 set forth, the principal amount of special
assessment for each roll pledged for the payment of said bonds to be as
follows for the following districts .
Special Assessment District No. 151 $ 25,000
Special Assessment District No. 152 40,000
Special Assessment District No. 153 75,000
Special Assessment District No. 154 382,000
Special Assessment District No. 155 120,000
Special Assessment District No. 156 183,000
In addition to the special assessments as aforesaid, the full faith, credit
and resources of the City of Livonia shall be pledged for the prompt pay-
ment of the principal and interest on said bonds as the same become due.
The bonds shall consist of one hundred sixty-five (165) bonds of the denom-
ination of $5,000.00 each, numbered consecutively in direct order of
maturity from 1 to 165 inclusive, dated May 1, 1977, and payable serially,
without option of prior redemption, as follows:
$ 25,000.00 February 1, 1978,
$100,000.00 February 1, 1979,
$ 75,000.00 February 1st of each year from 1980 to
1986, inclusive;
$ 50,000.00 February 1, 1987,
$ 25,000.00 February 1st of each year from 1988 to
1992, inclusive.
Said bonds shall be designated 1977 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS.
Said bonds may be registered as to principal only, in the manner
and with the effect set forth on the face thereof, as hereinafter provided.
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3. The bonds authorized by the provisions of this resolution shall
bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding eight per cent (8°%) per
annum, payable on February 1, 1978, and semi-annually thereafter on August
1st and February 1st of each year. Interest on the bonds from May 1, 1977
to November 1, 1977 shall be capitalized and paid from the proceeds of the
bonds. Both principal and interest on said bonds shall be payable at a
bank or trust company qualified to act as paying agent designated by the
purchaser of the bonds, with the approval of the City Clerk. The liability
of each special assessment district shall be limited to the principal
amount set forth above and interest thereon.
4. The bonds shall be signed in the name of the City by the Mayor
and countersigned by the City Clerk and the City Treasurer and shall bear
the City seal, and the interest coupons annexed thereto shall bear the
facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Treasurer. The bonds, when
executed, shall be delivered to the Treasurer and be delivered by him to the
purchaser thereof upon payment of the purchase price thereof in accordance
with the bid therefor, when accepted.
5. There shall be established and maintained a fund to be
designated "1977 Special Assessment Bond Debt Retirement Fund". Into said
fund there shall be placed the accrued interest and premium, if any,
received at the time of delivery of said bonds plus a sum, which taken
together with said accrued interest and premium, if any, will be sufficient
to pay interest on the bonds from May 1, 1977 to November 1, 1977. In
addition, there shall be paid into said fund that part of the collection
of principal and interest on the special assessment rolls in anticipation
of the collection of which the bonds authorized by the provisions of this
resolution have been issued, Provided, however, that the amount to be paid
by each such district shall not exceed the amount of bonds allocated to
such district and the interest thereon. If at any time said fund is insuf-
ficient to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, as the same
become due, the City shall advance from its general funds a sufficient
amount to pay said principal and interest. Moreover, the City shall levy
annually, without limitation as to rate or amount, as part of its general
ad .m1Rrem taAt etlph suns as mph' be necessary to retire when due the said
bairn c o lTt n Pbxa toi'6ristbt said special assessments pledged for such
purpose prove insufficient.
6. Said bonds and the attached coupons shall be in substantially
the following form.
UNITED STATE,SOF AMERICA
STATE OF MICHIGAN
COUNTY OF WAYNE
CITY OF LIVONIA
1977 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BOND
No. $5,000.00
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LIVONIA, County
of Wayne, State of Michigan, acknowledges itself to owe and for value re-
ceived hereby promises to pay to the bearer, or if registered, to the
registered holder the sum of
FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
lawful money of the United State of America, on the first day of February,
A.D., 19 , with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the
rate of per cent ( %) per annum, payable on
February 1, 1978, and semi-annually thereafter on the first day of August
and February of each year upon presentation and surrender of the annexed
interest coupons as they severally become due. Both principal of and
interest on the bonds are payable at the principal office of
and for the prompt payment of this bond, both principal and interest, the
full faith and credit of the City of Livonia is hereby irrevocably pledged.
This bond is one of a series of one hundred sixty-five (165) bonds
of even date and like tenor, except as to rate of interest and date of
maturity, aggregating the principal, sum of $825,000, issued in anticipation
of the collection of special assessments in Special Assessment Districts
Nos. 151 to 156, inclusive, in the City, for the purpose of paying part of
the cost of constructing street improvements, and is issued in accordance
with the City Charter and with a duly adopted resolution of the City Council
of the City of Livonia.
Bonds of this issue shall not be subject to redemption prior to
maturity.
This bond is payable out of special assessments to be collected on
special assessment rolls numbered in accordance with the above districts or
in the case of insufficiency of said special assessments out of the general
funds of the City. The liability of each special assessment district shall
be limited to payment of the amounts and interest thereon as set forth in
the bond resolution. It is hereby certified and recited that all acts,
conditions and things required by law precedent to and in the issuance of
this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one have been done,
exist and have happened in regular and due time and form as required by law,
and that the total indebtedness of said City, including this bond, does not
exceed any constitutional, statutory or charter debt limitation.
This bond may be registered as to principal only on the books of
the paying agent in the name of the holder and said registration noted on
the back hereof by said paying agent, after which no transfer shall be valid
unless made on the books and noted hereon in like manner, but transfera-
bility by delivery may be restored by registration to bearer. Such regis-
tration shall not affect the negotiability of the interest coupons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State
of Michigan by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed by its
Mayor and to be countersigned by its City Clerk and City Treasurer and its
corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and has caused the annexed interest
coupons to be executed with the facsimile signature of its Mayor and City
Treasurer, all as of the first day of May A D. 1977.
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By CITY OF LIVONIA
Mayor
(SEAL)
Countersigned
City Clerk
City Treasurer
REGISTRATION
NOTHING TO BE WRITTEN HEREON EXCEPT BY
THE PAYING AGENT
Date of Registration Name of Registered. Owner . Registrar
•
•
•
•
(Form of Coupon)
No.
On the first day of , A.D., 19 , the CITY OF
LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, will pay to the bearer hereof,
the sum shown hereon at the principal office of
, being the interest due that date on its 1977
Special Assessment Bond, dated May 1, 1977.
Mayor
City Treasurer
7. The City Clerk shall make application to the Municipal Finance
Commission for an order granting permission for the issuance of said bonds
and approval of the form of notice of sale, and upon receipt of such
approval, the City Clerk shall cause notice of sale of said bonds to be
published in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, and in the Observer-Eccen-
tric, a newspaper circulated in the City of Livonia, Michigan, at least
seven (7) full days before the date fixed for sale of said bonds, which
notice of sale shall be in substantially the following form:
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OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE
$825,000.00
CITY OF LIVONIA
COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN
1977 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT BONDS
SEALED BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds will be received by the
undersigned at the City Hall located at 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, on , the day of , 1977,
until o'clock .m., Eastern Time, at which time and
place said bids will be publicly opened and read.
BOND DETAILS: Said bonds will be coupon bonds, registrable as to principal
only, of the denomination of $5,000.00 each, dated May 1, 1977, numbered in
direct order of maturity from 1 upwards and will bear interest from their
date payable on February 1, 1978, and semi-annually thereafter.
Said bonds will mature on the 1st day of February, as follows.
$ 25,000 February 1, 1978;
$100,000 February 1, 1979;
$ 75,000 February 1st of each year from 1980 to 1986,
inclusive,
$ 50,000 February 1, 1987,
$ 25,000 February 1st of each year from 1988 to 1992,
inclusive.
PRIOR REDEMPTION- Bonds of this issue are not subject to prior redemption.
INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: The bonds shall bear interest at a
rate or rates not exceeding 8% per annum, to be fixed by the bids therefor,
expressed in multiples of 1/8 of 1/20 of 1%, or both. The interest on any
one bond shall be at one rate only, all bonds maturing in any one year must
carry the same interest rate and each coupon period shall be represented by
one interest coupon. The difference between the highest and lowest interest
rate on the bonds shall not exceed two (2%) per cent per annum. No proposal.
for the purchase of less than all of the bonds or at a price less than 100%
of their par value will be considered.
PAYING AGENT: Both principal and interest shall be payable at a bank or
trust company located in Michigan qualified to act as paying agent under
State or United States law, to be designated by the original purchaser of
the bonds, who may also designate a co-paying agent, which may be located
outside of Michigan, qualified to act as paying agent under the law of the
State in which located or of the United States, both of which shall be sub-
ject to approval of the undersigned.
PURPOSE AND SECURITY: The bonds are issued in anticipation of the collectic
of special assessments for street improvements in certain special assess-
ment districts in said City, as set forth in the bond authorization resolu-
tion. The special assessments and interest thereon are sufficient to pay
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the principal and interest on the bonds as when due. The liability of each
special assessment district is limited as set forth in the bond authorizing
resolution. The bonds will pledge the full faith and credit of the City
of Livonia as additional security for payment of the principal and interest
thereon.
GOOD FAITH: A certified or cashier's check in the amount of $16,500.00,
drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order
of the Treasurer of the City must accompany each bid as guarantee of good
faith on the part of the bidder, to be forfeited as liquidated damages if
such bid be accepted and the bidder fails to take up and pay for the bonds.
No interest shall be allowed on the good faith checks and checks of the
unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each bidder's representa-
tive or by registered mail.
AWARD OF BOND: The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid produces
the lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or rates
specified in the bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds
from , 19 , to their maturity and deducting therefrom any
premium.
LEGAL OPINION: Bids shall be conditioned upon the unqualified approving
opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys of Detroit, Michi-
gan, a copy of which opinion will be printed on the reverse side of each
bond, and the original of which will be furnished without expense to the
purchaser of the bonds at the delivery thereof.
DELIVERY OF BONDS: The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at its
irr expense. Bonds will be delivered without expense to the purchaser at
Detroit, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois or New York, New York. The usual
closing documents, including a certificate that no litigation is pending
affecting the issuance of the bonds, will be delivered at the time of the
delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are not tendered for delivery by
twelve o'clock noon, Eastern Time, on the 45th day following
the date of sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is
not a business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time
thereafter until delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal by serving
notice of cancellation, in writing, on the undersigned in which event the
City shall promptly return the good faith deposit. Payment for the bonds
shall be made in Federal Reserve Funds Accrued interest to the date of
delivery of the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery.
CUSIP NUMBERS: CUSIP numbers will be applied for at the City's expense.
Improper imprintation of or failure to imprint CUSIP numbers shall not
constitute grounds for refusal to receive delivery of the bonds.
THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS
ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for Special
Assessment Bonds. "
Clerk, City of Livonia
APPROVED•
STATE OF MICHIGAN
MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION.
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8. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they
conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same are hereby
rescinded.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#291-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the CETA
Program Administrator, dated March 9, 1977, approved by the Director of
Finance and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
CETA Subcontract between the City of Livonia and Chrysler Leartti.ng,Inc.
(Vocational Education -- Welder Training), the Council does hereby authorize
the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the aforesaid subcontract for and
in behAlf of the City of Livonia, as well as to do all other things neces-
sary 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, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#292-77 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee, dated March 16, 1977, submitted pursuant
to Council resolution #14+0-77 with regard to a communication from the Mayor
in connection with the proposal to select an architect to prepare a
feasibility and design study, including the development of the Schematic
Design Phase, for a proposed Police Building Addition, the Council does
hereby determine to take this means to agree in principle with the concept
of this proposal, and to appropriate the sum of $8,000.00 from previously
allocated Revenue Sharing Funds in Acct. No. 24+9-260-975-010 for this
purpose, and the Mayor is requested to appoint an architectural selection
committee in order to screen and interview architects, and thereafter sub-
mit its recommendation to the Capital Improvement Committee, which upon com-
pletion of its review of this matter, shall submit its report and recommenda-
tion to Council.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result .
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
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#293-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated March 15,
1977, from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution
#3-44-77 adopted on March 8, 1977 with regard to Petition No. ?7-2-2-2 sub-
mitted by Donald F. Vargo, requesting waiver use approval to construct an
addition to existing restaurant, on property zoned C-2, located on the south
side of Six Mile Road between Oporto and Merriman Road, in the Northeast
1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby determine to concur in the recom-
mendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 77-2-2-2 is
hereby approved and granted, such approval to be based upon the same condi-
tions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the
Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS- None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#294-77 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated March 16, 1977, approved by the Director of Public Works,
Supt. of Parks and. Recreation, and the Director of Finance, and approved for
submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a proposed Third Amendment to
Sublease Agreement for the Idyl Wyld Golf Club which essentially provides
for a new Section 3.16 entitled "New Pro Shop Building, " and revised
Section 4.2 entitled "Cost of Utilities, " the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the Committee of the Whole for further consideration.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Nash, Brown, Raymond, Ventura, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS: None.
On motion of Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 855th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia,
was duly adjourned at 10:10 P. M., March 16, 1977.
ADDISON W. :';�. , CI CLERK.