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MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On January 21, 1976, 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 05 P. M. . Councilman Brawn delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present--Robert E. McCann, Robert F.
Nash, Jerry H. Brown, Jerry Raymond, Robert R. Bishop and Robert D. Bennett.
Absent--Peter A. Ventura.
Elected and appointed officials present- Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Robert E. Osborn,
Director of Public Works, Edward G. Milligan, Director of Public Safety-Police,
Jack Dodge, Director of Finance, G. E. Siemert, City Engineer, John Nagy, City
Planner, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, Dan Gilmartin,
Industrial Coordinator, H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense; Russell A.
Gronevelt, Superintendent of Operations, Tommy Mitchell, Traffic Commission, Daniel
Andrew and Joseph Falk of the Planning Commission.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#45-76 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 826th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held January 7, 1976, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated January 6, 1976,
regarding Livonia Building Code (Ordinance No. 1152), was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#46-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 18,
1971 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 5-130-71 with regard to Petition No. 71-4-1-20 submitted by Harold E.
Edwards for a change of zoning on property located on the west side of
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Imo Newburgh Road between Five Mile Road and Six Mile Road in the East 1/2 of
Section 18, from R-3 to R-7, and the Council having conducted a public
hearing with regard to this matter on September 13, 1971 pursuant to
Council Resolution No. 702-71, and the Council having tabled this matter
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 566-72, and having now received a com-
munication dated December 24, 1975 from the petitioner, Harold E. Edwards,
wherein he requests that his petition be withdrawn from further considera-
tion, the Council does hereby determine to remove this matter from the
table, and thereafter to take no further action with respect to same in
accordance with the aforesaid request of the petitioner.
Councilman Nash took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 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 THERETO. RE PETI-
TION NO. 75-6-1-18 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING
FROM PL TO C-2,.AND C-2 TO P.L.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result.
i,
i AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
flior
NAYS: None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Bennett took from the table for second reading and adoption,
the following Ordinance.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6
(HOUSING) OF TITLE 7 OF THE LIVONIA
CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
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*Councilman Bennett was excused at 8.30 p. m.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#47-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Chief
of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated November 15,
1975, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits certain bids
for police fleet vehicle maintenance, the Council does hereby determine
to refer the same to the Director of PUblic Safety-Police for a new report
and recommendation.
*Councilman Bennett returned at 8.31 p. m.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
048-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Assessor dated December 18, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby appropriate the sum of S435.00 from the Unexpended
Fund. Balance Account as well as authorize the transfer of the sum of
$100.00 from Account No. 202-728, to Account No. 202-983 for the purpose
of purchasing a new typewriter for the Department of Assessment.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
049-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Clerk dated January 6, 1976, with regard to the expiration of the Detroit
Edison Company franchise on May 20, 1976, the Council does hereby deter-
mine to refer the same to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
The communication dated December 15, 1975, from the Engineering Division,
with respect to the drainage problem at 17309 Doris Lane (CR-826-75), was received
and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#50-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mrs. Regina
Hernandez, 15675 Green Lane, Livonia, Michigan dated December 15, 1975,
with regard to a drainage problem which exists on the southerly portion
of her property, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Engineering Division for its report and recommendation.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#51-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Steven
T. Baron, received by the office of the City Clerk on December 29, 1975,
with regard to a snow removal business to be conducted by Mr. Baron,
the Council does hereby determine to waive the Bond and Insurance require-
ments prescribed in Section 5-141(e) and (f), with regard to same for
the current winter season.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#52-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Director of the Wayne County Board of Public Works dated December 17,
1975, with regard to monitoring or surveillance of industrial discharges
by municipalities in the Rouge Valley District, the Council does hereby
determine to refer the same to the Water and Sewer Board for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
31, 1975 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, with regard to
an application from Mr. James M. Ginn, 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 101,
Southfield, Michigan, submitted in behalf of Pizza Hut of Kalamazoo,
Inc. for a new full year Class C license to be located in Livonia,
Michigan, the Council does hereby determine to deny approval due to the
lack of specificity as to the location of the proposed Class C license.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
#53-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 31,
1975 from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission, with regard to an
application from Mr. James M. Ginn, 20833 Southfield Road, Suite 101,
Southfield, Michigan, submitted in behalf of Pizza Hut of Kalamazoo, Inc.
for a new full year Class C license to be located in Livonia, Michigan,
and the Council having determined to deny such request due to the lack
of specificity as to the location of said license, the Council does
further 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 Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#54-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the Michigan
Liquor Control Commission dated October 29, 1975 and the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police dated December 17, 1975 in con-
nection therewith, with regard to a request from Great Scott Super
Markets, Inc. to add space to their 1975-1976 SDM licensed business
located at 29250 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Study Session to be conducted
on January 26, 1976.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#55-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated December 19, 1975, which recommends salary adjustments with
respect to the positions of Director of Public Works, Director of Finance,
City Assessor, Director of Public Safety-Fire and the Director of Public
Safety-Police, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to
the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#56-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Livonia Housing Commission dated December 3, 1975, approved for submission
by the Mayor, which transmits its Resolution No. 30-75, adopted on
November 25, 1975, the Council does hereby determine to approve a cost-
of-living increase for the position of Executive Director-Accountant
in the amount of $.52 per hour commencing on and after December 1, 1974,
as well as a cost-of-living increase in the amount of $.34 commencing on
and after December 1, 1975, the action herein being taken to be effective
only for and through the period ending November 30, 1976, and to the
extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein, Council
Resolution No. 88g,75 is hereby amended and revised.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#57-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 1,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 11-263-75, adopted on November 18, 1975, with regard to Petition No.
75-10-2-27, submitted by Jack Masek for Wrigley Employee Credit Union,
requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a credit union
on property zoned P.S. on the south side of Six Mile Road between
Middlebelt and Oporto in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City
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Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-10-2-27 is hereby approved and
granted, such action to be based upon the same conditions as are set
forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission, as
well as the additional condition that the two parking spaces shown on the
site plan as being nearest Six Mile Road shall be deleted and/or placed
at the rear of the indicated parking area and in lieu thereof this area
shall be landscaped.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#58-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 4, 1975 which sets forth its Resolu-
tion No. 11-271-75 with regard to a request dated October 30, 1975 from
L. S. Burton, requesting an extension of the approval of Petition No.
74-9-2-14, relative to a waiver use approval previously granted in
Council Resolution No. 927-74 to establish numerous businesses within
buildings proposed to be constructed on the west side of Farmington Road,
north of Schoolcraft in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, the Council
does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation of the Planning
Commission and to grant the requested extension for a one-year period.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#59-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated
December 1, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its
Resolution No. 11-261-75, adopted on November 18, 1975, with regard to
Petition No. 75-10-2-25, submitted by Stanley Lerash requesting waiver
use approval to construct an addition to an existing restaurant on
property zoned C-2 located on the south side of Plymouth Road, east of
Eckles Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30, the Council does hereby
determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Com-
mission and Petition No. 75-10-2-25 is hereby approved and granted, such
action to be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the afore-
said recommendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
tow #60-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December
29, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolu-
tion No. 12-280-75, adopted on December 16, 1975, with regard to Peti-
tion No. 74-3-2-6, submitted by Keith Milani, First Federal Savings &
Loan Association of Detroit, requesting waiver use approval to locate
savings and loan offices on property zoned P.S. located on the south
side of Six Mile Road between Newburgh and Farmington Roads in the North-
west 1/4 of Section 17, the Council does hereby concur in the recommenda-
tion made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 74-3-2-6 is
hereby approved and granted, based upon a new revised site plan, No.
7517, revised as of January 21, 1976, as well as the conditions 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. Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#61-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Plan-
ning Director dated December 15, 1975, and submitted in behalf of the
City Planning Commission, with regard to the establishment of historic
districts, as recommended by the Historic District Study Committee, the
Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Capital Improve-
ment Committee for its report and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#62-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated December 16, 1975, with regard to the need to
widen and improve Ann Arbor Trail from the City's southerly boundary to
Ann Arbor Road, the Council does hereby determine to request that the
Wayne County Road Commission give consideration to attaching a high
priority to such a project in its establishment of priorities under the
Federal Aid Urban System Program, further, the Council also refers this
matter to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
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463-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the City Engineer dated December 9, 1975, which bears the signature
of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and to which is attached
Detroit Edison Invoice No. 15204 dated December 5, 1975, the Council does
hereby authorize payment in the amount of $1,187.54 to the Detroit
Edison Company, which sum represents the full and complete balance due
for lowering two (2) ornamental street lights and related underground
wiring in connection with the Bonaparte Gardens Special Assessment Paving
Program; further, the Council does hereby appropriate the aforesaid sum
of $1,187.54 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (local road account)
for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby auth-
orized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
464-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Engineer dated December 22, 1975, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the
acquisition of right-of-way on Harrison Avenue, north of Joy Road,
pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 465-71 and 466-71, the Council does
hereby determine to transfer the sum of $1,550.00 from the Motor Vehicle
Highway Fund (Major Road Account) to the General Fund for the aforesaid
right-of-way and related costs, and to the extent required to be
consistent with the action taken herein Council Resolution Nos. 465-71
and 466-71 are hereby amended and revised.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS• None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
465-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the
Department of Law dated January 12, 1976, approved by the Finance Directcr
and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, and approved for submis-
sion by the Mayor with regard to the proposed Sublease of the Clubhouse
of the Idyl Wyld Golf Club, the Council does hereby request and authorize
the Director of Finance and the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation
to do all things necessary to solicit and obtain proposals for the Sub-
lease of the Clubhouse of the Idyl Wyld Golf Club, such proposals to be
obtained on the basis of the documentation attached to the aforesaid
communication and in accordance with provisions of law and city ordi-
nance.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#66-76 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City Clerk
a statement dated September 15, 1975 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on December 15, 1975, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code•
1) accept and approve said statement in all respects;
2) determine to make the improvement consisting of a
31-foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with
concrete curbs and gutters in the Argonne Subdivision
located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, 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 improve-
ment as set forth in said statement dated September 15,
1975,
4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement
is $1,049,522.52,
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
improvement to be borne and paid by the City shall
be 15%, which is estimated to be in the amount of
$157,428.37, and that the balance of said cost and
expense of said public improvement amounting to
$892,094.15, or 85%, 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 improve-
ment may be paid in ten (10) annual installments
together with interest thereon on the unpaid balance,
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8) designate the assessment district, describing the
Lland and, premises upon which special assessments
shall be levied as follows:
A special assessment district in the E. 1/2 of Section 1,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan described as containing the following property
Lots 1, 2, 15, 16, 17, 28, 29, 37 through 412, 414
through 475, north 3/4 of 484, 485 through 490, 492
through 504, 511, 512 and 513 of the Argonne Subdivision
also
Lots 21 through 25, 46 through 61, 76 through 92, 103
through 109 of Argonne Annex Subdivision
also
Lots 1 through 9, 11 through 14, 25, 26, 27, 41 through
50 of Assessor's Plat Argonne State Subdivision
also
Lots 66 through 78, 183 through 194, 299 through 310,
415 through 423 of Botsford. Park Subdivision
also
Bureau of Taxation Parcel No. 0 lAA63 to AA66
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 deter-
mination of the City Council, and
10) that upon the 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, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is
directed to present the same to the City Council prior
to the holding of the second public hearing thereon
required by Section 2-511 of the said. Code.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#67-76 WHEREAS, it is necessary to locate, establish and construct
certain drainage improvements to be located entirely within the limits
of the City of Livonia, the description, location and route of said
improvements being as follows •
1. Beginning at the intersection of Fargo and Floral Avenues and
proceeding thence Northerly 1,140 feet to Long Avenue and proceeding
thence Westerly along Long Avenue 300 feet, also Westerly, from the
intersection of Floral and Norfolk Avenues along Norfolk Avenue 300 feet.
2. Beginning at a point on Deering Avenue distant North, 300 feet
from Fargo Avenue and proceeding thence Northerly along Deering Avenue
1,020 feet.
3. Beginning at a point on St. Francis Avenue distant North,
300 feet from Fargo Avenue and proceeding thence Northerly along St.
Francis Avenue 1,150 feet.
4. Beginning at a point on Antago Avenue distant North, 300 feet
from Fargo Avenue and proceeding thence Northerly along Antago Avenue
1,180 feet.
5. Beginning at a point on Rensellor Avenue distant North, 300
feet from Fargo Avenue and proceeding thence Northerly along Rensellor
Avenue 1,000 feet, also Easterly, from the intersection of Rensellor and
Long Avenues, along Long Avenue 200 feet, also Easterly, from the inter-
section of Rensellor and Norfolk Avenues, along Norfolk Avenue 200 feet.
6. Beginning at the intersection of Floral and Fargo Avenues and
proceeding thence Southerly along Floral Avenue 560 feet.
7. Beginning at the intersection of Deering and Fargo Avenues
and proceeding thence Southerly along Deering Avenue 6g0 feet.
8. Beginning at the intersection of St. Francis and Fargo Avenues
and proceeding thence Southerly along St. Francis Avenue 620 feet.
9. Beginning at the intersection of Antago and Fargo Avenues
and proceeding thence Southerly along Antago Avenue 620 feet.
10. Beginning at the intersection of Rensellor and Fargo Avenues
and proceeding thence Southerly along Rensellor Avenues 620 feet; also
easterly along Fargo Avenue 200 feet.
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AND WHEREAS, in the opinion of the City Council, the location,
establishing, and construction of said drainage improvements are neces-
sary for the public health of the City of Livonia, and the entire cost
thereof, except that part representing benefits to State and County
highways, should be assessed against the City of Livonia for public
health,
AND WHEREAS, Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956,
as amended, (the Drain Code of 1956) provides a feasible method of
financing the cost of said drain and branches where the same is necessary
for the public health of the City and where the entire cost of the same
is to be assessed wholly against public corporations, as defined in said
Chapter 20
AND WHEREAS, Section 486 of said. Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan,
1956, as amended, provides as follows.
"Section 486. The terms of this chapter shall be applicable
to any county drain located, or proposed to be located entirely
within the limits of a single city, village or township, if
such public corporation shall consent thereto by resolution
adopted by its governing body. In such case any petition
required to be filed hereunder shall be sufficient if signed by
such public corporation only".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT
1. The City Council, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
does hereby consent to the making of the provisions of Chapter 20 of
Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended, applicable to the
location, establishing, constructing and enclosing of the drain and
branches set forth in the preamble hereof, and does hereby consent to the
location, establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same pursuant
to said Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michigan, 1956, as amended.
2. The proposed drain and branchesset forth in the preamble
hereof being necessary for the public health of the City of Livonia, the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to sign, for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia, a petition praying for the location,
establishing, constructing and enclosing of the same, as set forth in the
preamble hereof, pursuant to Chapter 20 of Act 40, Public Acts of Michi-
gan, 1956, as amended, which said petition, when signed, shall be filed
with the County Drain Commissioner of the County of Wayne, Michigan,
together with a certified copy of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Brown was excused at 9 50 p. m.
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By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#68-76 RESOLVED, that the proposed resolution prepared by Councilman
Bennett, concerning the allocation of Community Development Funds, is
hereby referred to the Streets, Roads and Plats Committee for its
report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
*Councilman Brown returned at 9 58 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#69-76 RESOLVED, that the City Engineer having filed with the City
Clerk a statement dated October 3, 1975 on all matters required by
Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, and a first
public hearing having been held thereon on January 5, 1976, after due
notice as required by Section 2-507 of said Code, and after careful
consideration having been given to all such matters, the Council does
hereby, pursuant to Section 2-508 of said Code.
(1) accept and approve said statement in all respects,
(2) determine to make the proposed road improvement on
the basis of Alternate II, consisting of concrete curbs
and gutters and a new 1 1/2" asphalt surface pavement
for St. Francis, Antago and Rensellor Boulevards,
south of Pembroke Avenue in the Botsford. Park
Subdivision, in the southeast 1/4 of Section 1, 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 improve-
ment as set forth in said statement dated October 3, 1975,
(4) determine that the estimated cost of such improvement is
$107,881.83,
(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
Limprovement to be borne and paid by the City shall be
$16,182.27 and that the balance of said cost and, expense
of said public improvement amounting to $91,699.56
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 in the S.E. 1/4 of Section 1,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan
described as containing the following property:
Lots 79 through 119, 142 through 182, 195 through 220,
273 through 298, 311 through 351, and 374 through 414
of Botsford Park Subdivision.
(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 determina-
tion of the City Council, and
(10) that upon the 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, of the City of Livonia and
file the same with the City Clerk who thereupon is
directed to present the same to the City Council
prior to the holding of the second public hearing
thereon required by Section 2-511 of the said Code.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#70-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 8,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-195-75 with regard to Petition No. 72-7-1-37, submitted by Harold.
Fischer for Edward Elsner and J. J. Antonishek, for a change of zoning
on property located on the north side of Ann Arbor Trail between Levan
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and. Wayne Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 32 from RUF to R-7, and.
Imi the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this
matter on December 15, 1975, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 878-75,
the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the next regular
meeting to be conducted on February 4, 1976.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#71-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 21,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-217-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-6-1-17 submitted by Artil A.
Leo, Award Builders, Inc. for a change of zoning on property located on
the south side of Pembroke Avenue, east of Angling Road in the Southeast
1/4 of Section 1, from R-3 to R-6, and the Council having conducted a
public hearing with regard to this matter on January 5, 1976, pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 922-75, the Council does hereby reject the
recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
75-6-1-17 is hereby denied for the following reasons :
1. the zoning change would allow residential densities and
lot sizes which would be incompatible with the existing
large lots located on the west side of Angling Road,
2. the zoning change would, allow for residential structures
which would be out of character with the established
building types in the surrounding neighborhood,
3. the proposed change of zoning, so as to provide 2-family
residential development, is out of character with the
established character of the neighborhood which has been
developed with single family detached structures.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#72-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 9,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-201-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-7-1-26 submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 526-75 for a
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change of zoning on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road
lwr between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in the Northeast 1/4 of Section
14, from RUF to P., and the Council having conducted a public hearing
with regard to this matter on January 5, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolu-
tion No. 879-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation
of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-7-1-26 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 accord-
ance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
473-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 10,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No.
9-202-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-7-1-27 submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 527-75 for a change
of zoning on property located on the south side of Six Mile Road between
Merriman and Middlebelt Roads in the Northwest 1/4 of Section 14, from
C-1 to RUF, and the Council having conducted a public hearing with regard
to this matter on January 5, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution No.
879-75, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Plan-
ning Commission and the said Petition No. 75-7-1-27 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 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 Brown, Raymond, Bennett and McCann.
NAYS Bishop and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#74-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 10,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-204-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-7-6-10 submitted by the City
Planning Commission pursuant to Council Resolution No. 493-75 to amend
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Section 18.24, Accessory Buildings, of Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia so as to amend the side yard require-
liw ments as they pertain to utility buildings or storage sheds, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 5, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 879-75, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition No. 75-7-6-10 is hereby approved and granted, and the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordinance
No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result•
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#75-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated December 1,
1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution No.
11-260-75 adopted on November 18, 1975, with regard to Petition No.
75-2-2-3 (Re-Hearing), submitted by Don Vargo requesting waiver use
approval to operate a restaurant on property zoned C-1 located on the
south side of Six Mile Road between Middlebelt and Merriman Roads in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 14, the Council does hereby determine to concur
in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition
No. 75-2-2-3 (Re-hearing) is hereby approved and granted, such action to
be based upon the same conditions as are set forth in the aforesaid recom-
mendation of the Planning Commission.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Nash, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 21,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-218-?5 with regard to Petition No. 75-7-6-9, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to
amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, so as to establish that
the Zoning Board of Appeals shall be composed of seven members, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 5, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 922-75, the Council
does hereby determine to table this matter to the next regular meeting.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS Brown, Raymond and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution DENIED
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated October 21,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution
No. 9-218-75 with regard to Petition No. 75-7-6-9, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion to determine whether or not to
amend Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, so as to establish that
the Zoning Board of Appeal,, shall be composed of seven members, and the
Council having conducted a public hearing with regard to this matter on
January 5, 1976, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 922-75, the Council
does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and
the said Petition No. 75-7-6-9 is hereby approved and, granted, and the
Department of Law is requested to prepare an ordinance amending Ordi-
nance No. 543, as amended, in accordance with this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES. Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: Brown, Raymond and Bishop.
The President declared the resolution DENIED.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Nash, and unanimously
adopted, it was
076-76 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby determine to rescind
Council Resolution No. 33-76, adopted on January 7, 1976.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
477-76 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, March 1,
1976 at 8.00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Rcad,
Livonia, Michigan, with respect to the following items:
1. Petition No. 75-7-1-20, submitted by the City
Planning Commistion on its own motion for a change
of zoning of property located north of Six Mile Road,
east of Haggerty Road in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 7,
from R-5-C to P.L., the City Planning Commission
having in its Resolution No. 11-259-75 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No.75-7-1-20 be approved,
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2. Petition No. 72-7-1-38 (Rehearing), submitted by
Anthony V. Pieroni, Attorney for David E. Auer for
a change of zoning of property located at the southeast
corner of Ann Arbor Trail and. Wayne Roads in the
Southwest 1/4 of Section 33, from RUF and. C-1 to
R-7, the City Planning Commission having in its Resolu-
tion No. 12-287-75 recommended to the City Council
that Petition No. 72-7-1-38 (Rehearing) be approved,
3. Petition No. 75-6-1-16, submitted by Jack Eason,
Edwin M. Burket and John Migut for a change of zoning
of property located on the north side of Seven Mile
Road, west of Farmington Road in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 4, from RUFA to R-7, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 12-291-75
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
75-6-1-16 be denied,
4. Petition No. 75-7-1-23, submitted by Jane M. Hass
and Jessie Blanock, for a change of zoning of property
located on the north side of Seven Mile Road, east of
Gill Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 4, from RUF
to R-7, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 12-290-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 75-7-1-23 be denied,
5. Petition No. 75-11-1-30, submitted by the City
Planning Commission on its own motion for a change
of zoning of property located on the north side of Six
Mile Road, west of Middlebelt in the Southeast 1/4 of
Section 11, from C-2 to R-1, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 13-282-75
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
75-11-1-30 be approved,
6. Petition No. 75-10-6-12, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 18.37,
Off-Street Parking Requirements, of Ordinance No. 543,
the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Livonia, by adding
paragraph (o) so as to provide additional control of
offstreet parking requirements, the City Planning
Commission having in its Resolution No. 12-283-75
recommended to the City Council that Petition No.
75-10-6-12 be approved,
7. Petition No. 75-10-6-13, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Article XX of
Ordinance No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Livonia, by adding Section 20.02A so as to provide
regulations for single-family cluster housing, the City
Planning Commission having in its Resolution No.
12-284-75 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 75-10-6-13 be approved,
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further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less that fifteen
(15) days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to
have a statement indicating the
(a) nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and
(b) location of the proposed changes of zoning
as set forth above, first to be published in the official newspaper of
the City or a 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 railroad 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 Bishop, it was
ii78-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Depart-
ment of Law, dated January 5, 1976, transmitting for Council acceptance
a Deed under Act 223, Fublic Acts of 1909, as amended, being Deed No.
106267, executed on November 5, 1975, by the Department of Natural
Resources for the State of Michigan, to City of Livonia, conveying land
in the City of Livonia, described as follows
Lots One Hundred Eighty-Five (185) to One Hundred Eighty-
Eight (188) inclusive, also West half adjacent vacated alley
Lots Two Hundred Seven (207) and Two Hundred Eight (208),
also East half adjacent vacated alley
LotsTwo Hundred Ten (210) to Two Hundred Thirteen (213),
inclusive, also East half adjacent vacated alley
Lots Two Hundred Fifteen (215) and Two Hundred Sixteen (216),
also East half adjacent vacated alley
of Schanhites Marquette Manor Subdivision, City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, State of Michigan, according to the plat thereof
the Council does hereby determine for and in behalf of the City of
Livonia to accept the aforesaid Deed under Act 223, Public Acts of 1909,
as amended, being Deed No. 106267, and the City Clerk is hereby request-
ed to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register
of Deeds and to do all ether 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: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#79-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated January 6,
1976 from the Department of Law transmitting a Grant of Easement for
Council acceptance which grant was secured in connection with the
Greenland Court proposed paving project and which grant is more particu-
larly described as:
Grant of Easement dated December 2, 1975 executed
by John E. Grieve and Sharon M. Grieve, his wife,
conveying to the City
That part of lot 179, Green Brier Estate Subdivision
No. 2, N. W. 1/4 of Section 15, T. 1 S. , R. 9 E.,
City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, described
as beginning at the N. E. corner of said lot 179, said
point also lying on the Greenland Court West Right-of-Way
line, thence N. 55° 53' 45" W. , 409.25 feet along the line
common to lots 179 and 178 of said subdivision; thence S.
53° 09' 00" W. , 15.87 feet along the line common to lots
179 and 139 of said, subdivision, thence S. 55° 53' 45" E.,
194.43 feet, thence N. 34° 06' 15" E., 5.00 feet, thence
S. 55° 53' 45" E. , 222.39 feet to a point on the west
right-of-way line of Greenland Court; thence along the
West Right-of-Way line of Greenland Court 10.28 feet
measured along the arc of a curve with a radius of 231 ft.
and a central angle of 2° 33 01" to the point of beginning.
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the office of the Wayne County Register of
Deeds and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#80-76 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their rules for
procedure as outlined in Council Resolution #337-56, so as to permit
consideration of several items that do not appear on the agenda.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and unanimously
adopted, it was
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#81-76 RESOLVED, that the Council having considered a communication
dated January 12, 1976 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor Protempore,
wherein the City Engineer has ascertained the assessed valuation of all
property affected by the proposed installation of concrete curbs and
gutters and a new 1 1/2" asphalt surface course on the front streets
(St. Francis, Antago, and Rensellor Boulevards) and constructing deep-
strength asphalt pavements with concrete curbs and gutters on the side
streets (St. Martins, Vassar and Bridge Avenues) in the Botsford Park
Subdivision in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 1, T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City
of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, and such report having indicated the
number of parcels which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels
owned by public authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant,
and having prepared and caused to be prepared, plans and specifications
therefor and an estimate for the cost thereof, and to file the same with
the City Clerk together with their recommendation as to what proportion
of the cost should be paid by special assessment and what part, if any,
should be a general obligation of the City, the number of installments
in which assessments may be paid and the lands which should be included
in the proposed special assessment district, and it appearing to the
Council that all of such information, estimate, plans and specifications
and recommendations have been properly filed by the City Engineer with the
City Clerk under date of January 16, 1976 and that there has been a full
compliance with all of the provisions of Section 2-5C6 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, the Council does hereby set Monday,
March 1, 1976 at 8.00 P. M. as the date and time for a Public Hearing on
the NECESSITY for such proposed improvement, which public hearing shall
be held before the Council in the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road,
Livonia, Michigan, pursuant to Section 2-507 of said Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to give
notice and publication of such hearing as is required by Section 2-507
of said Code.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#82-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Operations dated January 14, 1976, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby determine to accept the low bid of Cadillac Plastic &
Chemical Company, 15111 Second Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48203 which
meets specifications for supplying the City (Building Maintenance Section)
with material (plastic liners) as described below at the Unit Prices
Bid per case
Unit Total
Item Quantity Price Price
No. 30 Plastic Liners 6 cs/5O0 $10.05 $ 60.30
No. 40 Plastic Liners 6 cs/500 13.60 81.60
No. 65 Plastic Liners 50 cs/250 11.C6 553.00
No. 68 Plastic Liners 10 cs/250 13.85 138.50
No. 80 Plastic Liners 10 es/125 11.92 119.20
No.100 Plastic Liners 80 es/125 12.95 1,036.00.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#83-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and, recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and. Recreation dated January 15, 1976,
approved by the Finance Director and approved for submission by the
by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of neces-
sary lumber for the construction of 200 picnic tables from Erb Restrick
Lumber Company, 12600 Stark Road, Livonia, Michigan 48154 at the
following quoted prices.
200 pieces - 4 x 4 - 10' Hem $3.40 each $ 680.00
600 pieces - 2 x 10 - 6' KD White Fir 2.25 each 1,350.00
210 pieces - 2 x 10 - 12' KD White Fir 5.50 each 1,155.00
410 pieces - 2 x 6 - 10' KD White Fir 2.00 each 820.00
420 pieces - 2 x 4 - 6' KD White Fir .65 each 273.00
TOTAL: $4,278.00
the same to be expended from Account No. 101-704-760 (Parks Division
Playground Supplies), as previously authorized in CR-941-75; further,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the aforesaid communica-
tion, such action being taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 2-213(d)(4) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances (Financial
Ordinance).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#84-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated. January 19, 1976
approved by the Finance Director, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby determine to accept the bid of General
Fasteners Co. , 12000 Globe Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for supplying
the City with bolts for construction of new picnic tables for the price
of $1,223.08, the same havinc been in fact the lowest bid received for
this item and meets all specifications.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
P85-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Ad Hoc
Senior Citizen Housing Committee dated January 19, 1976, which transmits
a contract for the employment of the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne,
Inc., Architects for architectural services to be performed in connection
with the proposed 100-unit "Moderate Income Elderly Housing" Project for
the City of Livonia, authorized in Council Resolution No. 1052-75,
adopted on December 17, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute the aforesaid contract for and on behalf
of the City of Livonia, as submitted, for the purpose of employing the
said architectural firm.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES• Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Nash, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#86-76 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Ad Hoc
Senior Citizen Housing Committee dated January 19, 1976, requesting
funds to be used to cover costs of printing, mailing and advertising an
Added Interest Survey in connection with moderate income housing for the
elderly, and the itemized list of projected costs attached thereto, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize and approve the expenditure of
the sum of $2,600.00 for this purpose, said sum to be from monies previous-
ly appropriated for this purpose, as authorized in Council Resolution No.
988-75, adopted on November 25, 1975, and further, the Council does
hereby authorize the Ad Hoc Senior Citizen Housing Committee to mail a
covering letter from the office of the Council and an application form
and brochure to senior citizens residing in the City of Livonia for the
purpose of determining their interest in the aforesaid "Moderate Income
Senior Citizen Housing" Project.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, Raymond, Bishop, Bennett, Nash and McCann.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
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#87-76 RESOLVED, that having considered the proposed Water and Sewer
LBudget for the Fiscal Year beginning March 1, 1976 through February 28,
1977, transmitted by the Water and. Sewer Board under date of January 21,
1976, the Council does hereby determine to refer the same to the Water
and Sewer Committee for its report and recommendation.
On motion of Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, and
unanimously adopted, this 827th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10.30 P. M., January 21, 1976.
ADDISON n . -: 'CON, city Clerk.
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