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L MINUTES OF THE EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTEENTH REGULAR MEETING
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
On September 24, 1975, 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 8.11 P. M. . Councilman Brown delivered the invocation.
Roll was called with the following result Present--Robert F. Nash, Robert R. Bishop,
Peter A. Ventura, Robert E. McCann, Jerry H. Brown, *Jerry Raymond and Robert D.
Bennett. Absent--None.
Elected and appointed officials present Edward H. McNamara, Mayor,
Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney; Jack Dodge, Finance
Director, H. Patrick O'Neill, Director of Civil Defense, Michael McGee, Administra-
tive Assistant to the Mayor, Robert E. Osborn, Director of Public Works, John Nagy,
L City Planner, Gary Clark, Assistant City Engineer, John T. Dufour, Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor, James Miller, Personnel
Director; and Edwin C. Imonen of the Traffic Commission.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#769-75 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 817th regular meeting of the
Council of the City of Livonia, held September 10, 1975, are hereby
approved.
The communication from the Department of Law, dated September 12, 1975,
with respect to Wayne County Civil Action No. 75 071 797 CZ (Zilpha Poli vs City of
Livonia), was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#770-75 RESOLVED, that the Council having previously acknowledged receipt
of the proposed annual Budgets of the City of Livonia for the fiscal year
commencing December 1, 1975, as prepared by the Mayor and filed by the
Mayor with the City Clerk on September 15, 1975, does hereby determine to
set a public hearing thereon to be held on Monday, October 20, 1975 at
8:00 P. M. at the City Hall , 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter VII of the City Charter, and the
City Clerk shall give notice of such hearing in accordance and pursuant
to provisions of the City Charter.
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Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 75-3-3-3)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance•
AN ORDINANCE VACATING PORTIONS OF
STREET, ALLEY AND PUBLIC GROUND.
(Petition No. 75-3-3-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS None.
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would become
effective on publication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#771-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated August 29, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to the purchase of gasoline from Texaco, Inc. will be as
follows commencing on August 9, 1975
Less than 5,000 Gal. More than 5,000 Gal.
41.8¢ 36.9¢
the said prices being made in accordance with federal government regulations,
the Council does hereby determine to authorize the purchase of gasoline at
the aforesaid prices, the action taken herein being in accordance with
Section 2-213(5) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, and all prior resolu-
tions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, amended or revised to the
extent required to be consistent with the action taken herein.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
4772-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated September 3, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $350.00 to the Auto and. Expense Allowance Account,
No. 253-861 from the following accounts in the following amounts. $250.00
from Account No. 253-961 (Error in Rolls) and $100.00 from Account No.
253-943 (Equipment Rental), the action taken herein being for the reasons
indicated in the aforesaid communication.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and. Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#773-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated. August 15, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Finance Director, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $500.00 from Account No.
805-904 (Printing) to Account No. 805-905 (Publishing), the action taken
herein being for the reasons indicated, in the aforesaid communication.
L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and. Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4774-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Civil Defense dated August 25, 1975, which bears the signature of the
Director of Finance, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $100.00 from
Account No. 429-960 (Training Account) to the following accounts in the
following amounts. $60.00 to Account No. 429-853 (Telephone) and $40.00
to Account No. 429-728 (Office Supplies).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS. None.
At the direction of the Chair, the item from the lice Department, request-
ing a transferin the amount of $5000 from the Patrol Bureau Salary Account to Office
LSupplies, was removed and will be considered at the Study Session to be conducted on
September 29, 1975.
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By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
ill.. #775-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Super-
intendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 9, 1975, approved by the
Director of Finance, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does
hereby authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,400 to Account No. 704-760
(Park Maintenance) from the following accounts in the following amounts.
$1,000.00 from Account No. 704+-932 (Cemetery Maintenance)
200.00 from Account No. 704+-982 (Capital Outlay)
200.00 from Account No. 704-768 (Uniform Account).
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura and Nash.
NAYS None.
*Councilman Raymond arrived at 8.20 P. M.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#776-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia
Youth Commission dated September 9, 1975, which bears the signatures of
the Mayor and the Director ofFinance, the Council does hereby authorize the
transfer of the sum of $300.00 from Account No. 909-728 (Office Supplies)
to Account No. 909-886 (Special Activities) to be expended in connection
with the Rosedale Gardens Summer '75 Parks Program.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
# 777-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a petition received on August 15,
1975 from certain residents of Camden Avenue north of Plymouth, and before
determining to make a road improvement on this street in the City of
Livonia, the cost of which is to be defrayed by special assessment, the
City Engineer is hereby requested to ascertain the assessed valuation of
all property affected by the proposed improvement, the number of parcels
which show tax delinquencies, the number of parcels owned by public
authorities, the number of parcels which are vacant, and to prepare and
cause to be prepared, plans and specifications therefor and an estimate of
the cost thereof, and to file the same with the City Clerk together with
his recommendation as to what proportion of the cost should be paid by
special assessment and what part, if any, should be a general obligation
of the City, the number of installments in which assessments may be paid
and the lands which should be included in the proposed special assessment
district, pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-506 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
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By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#778-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Eugene
Belttari, 35582 Orangelawn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, which indicates a
desire to acquire City-owned property on Levan Road, Lot 8 of the Shaft-
master-Plymouth Riverside Estates Subdivision, in the Northwest 1/4 of
Section 32, the Council does hereby request that the Department of Law
obtain an expert real estate appraisal of the subject property, the cost
of which is to be defrayed by Mr. Eugene Belttari, and thereafter the
Department of Law is requested to submit its report and recommendation to
Council concerning this matter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#779-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Eugene
Belttari, 35582 Orangelawn, Livonia, Michigan 48150, which indicates a
desire to acquire City-owned property on Levan Road, south of Plymouth
Road, Lot 8 of the Shaftmaster-Plymouth Riverside Estates Subdivision, in
the Northwest 1/4 of Section 32, the Council does hereby refer the same to
the City Planning Commission and the Engineering Division for their
respective reports and, recommendations.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#780-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gordon and
Mary Lowery, 30048 Richland, Livonia, Michigan dated August 25, 1975, which
sets forth a complaint concerning a block party conducted on Oporto between
Orangelawn and. Richland, the Council does hereby determine to refer the
same to the Director of Public Works and the Chief of Police for their
respective reports and recommendations.
The communication dated. September 2, 1975 from the Traffic Commission, with
respect to a request for a traffic signal at Puritan and Henry Ruff, CR-620-75, was
received and filed, for the information of the Council.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#781-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Clarence J.
Widmayer of 9167 Bassett Ct. W., Livonia, Michigan and Donald E. Biberdorf
of 9218 Tavistock Drive, Plymouth, Michigan dated September 3, 1975, to
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which is attached a petition from certain residents in the immediate area
of the projected extension of Eckles Road between Ann Arbor Road and. Joy
Road, wherein a request is submitted that the projected road improvement be
abandoned, the Council does hereby refer the same to the City Planning
Commission and the City Engineer for their respective reports and recom-
mendations.
At the direction of the Chair, the item on the agenda with respect to the
funding of the Memorial Day Parade, was removed and will be considered at the Study
Session to be conducted on September 29, 1975.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#782-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated September 12, 1975, with regard to the Senior Citizen's Transit
Service, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the transfer of the
sum of $430.00 from Account #101-277-838 to Account #101-936-886.030 to be
expended for this purpose, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#783-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated August 22, 1975, wherein a request is submitted for amendment of
Council Resolution No. 954-70, so as to repeal the fee schedule therein
established for use of the City's refuse disposal site, the Council does
hereby determine to refer the same to the Waste Disposal Study Committee
for its report and recommendation.
Councilman Raymond gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 4-113 (d) OF
TITLE 4, CHAPTER 1, (GENERAL LICENSING
PROCEDURE ORDINANCE) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
4184-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor
dated August 27, 1975, to which is attached a proposed ordinance amendment
of the City's licensing provisions concerning produce stands, and the
same Deming been given its first reading by Councilman Raymond on September
24, 1975, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Commit-
tee for its report and recommendation.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was
#785-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Superintendent of Operations dated July 31, 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 the attached final
construction estimate dated July 31, 1975, the Council does hereby authorize
Final Payment in the amount of $1,538.94 to Highway Maintenance and
Construction Company, 1300 Souter Blvd. , Troy, Michigan 48084, which sum
includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated August 12,
1974 in the amount of $14,965.00, it appearing from the aforementioned
report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accord-
ance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary con-
tractor's affidavit, maintenance and guarantee bond have been filed, and
the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the expenditure of the
additional sum of $424.44 from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund (Local Road
Account) for this purpose; and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby
authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance
of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#786-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director dated September 15, 1975, and a communication from the Director of
Finance dated August 13, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor, with
regard to Local 192 contract provisions, regarding mileage allowance and a
proposal to provide pool cars for the Inspection Department, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its
report and recommendation.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#787-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel
Director dated July 7, 1975, approved by the Director of Finance, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the City's Group
Optical Program and recommendations by the Civil Service Commission, rela-
tive to proposed changes in this program for City employees, the Council
does hereby refer the same to the Department of Law for its report and
recommendation.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
Ladopted, it was
#788-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire
Chief dated. August 19, 1975, approved, by the Director of Public Safety-Fire
and the Director of Finance, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the Fire Division and the Department of
Finance to do all things necessary to advertise and, take bids in accordance
with provisions of City Ordinance and Law for the purchase of fire hose and
and, equipment in the manner indicated in the aforesaid communication.
By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#789-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Russanow,
16775 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan dated August 24, 1975, which indicates
that certain residents on Fairfield request the construction of sidewalks
on Six Mile Road between Merriman and Farmington Roads, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Engineering Division for its report and recom-
mendation.
The communication dated August 21, 1975 from Roy V. Bergman, 14285 Hubbard,
Lrelative to the condition of Hubbard. Road in his area, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
The communication dated. August 14, 1975 from the Planning Commission, with
respect to the possible vacating of Perth Avenue between Sunset Avenue and Livonia
Crescent, CR-418-75, was received and filed for the information of the Council.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#790-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Director
of Finance dated August 27, 1975, approved for submission by the Mayor,
with regard to designated institutions which are approved General Deposi-
tories and Collecting Agents for taxes and water bills, the Council does
hereby refer the same to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report
and recommendation.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was
#791-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated August 26,
L1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No.
8-164-75, adopted on August 12, 1975, with regard to Petition No.75-6-2-15,
submitted by Lindhout Associates for Unity of Livonia Church, requesting
waiver use approval to construct an addition to an existing church on
property zoned RUF, located on the north side of Five Mile Road between
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Middlebelt and Harrison in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 13, the Council does
hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning
Commission and Petition No. 75-6-2-15 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, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
#792-75 RESOLVED that, Curtis Building Company, 25950 Five Mile Road,
Detroit, Michigan 48139, as proprietors, having requested the City Council
to approve the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision
Sheffield Subdivision, located in the N W. 1/4 of Section 9, City of
Livonia, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated September 21, 1973,
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on October 2, 1973, and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works
as is set forth in the report of that department dated September 2, 1975,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions.
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed, installed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions
of the ordinances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control
Ordinance, being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as
amended, the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the regu-
lations and specifications of the Department of Public Works and the Develop,
ment Plans submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department, all
such improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished and completed
within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution,
failing this, the approval contained herein shall be considered null, void'
and of no effect whatsoever;
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the
said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub-
ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of
the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be consider-
ed as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 9-122 of
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and
in the prescribed manner, all improvements required by the City of Livonia
and as shown on the approved development plans,
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(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City.
A. Trees 0.00
B. Street Name Signs 450.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 140.00
D. Street Light Notification Signs N.A.
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement &
Sidewalks exclusive of Bonds for Trees)
1.Plan Review & Administration (1-1/2%) $ 7,553.55
2.Field Inspection (3-1/2%) 17,624.95
$25,178.50
F. Engineering Service (Grading and Soil Erosion
Control)
1. Plan Review 122.00
2. Permit and Inspection 610.00
S 732.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS$26,500.50
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing
Subdivision Regulations;
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn
in substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with all other requiredments of State
Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control Ordinance and
this resolution,
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
file with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by..;. the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading
by the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the event the
proprietor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in
the following amounts.
General Improvement Bond - $554,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash,
Sidewalk Bond (Wayne Rd. ) - 4,400.00, of which at least
880.00 shall be in cash,
Grading and Soil Erosion
Control Bond - 10,200.00, of which at least
2,040.00 shall be in cash,
Monuments and Lot Markers - 2,745.00 (All Cash)
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(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision in accordance with City ordinances,
further, the Council grants final approval to the relocation of an open
water course through the City's Helman Park Site (preliminary approval
having been previously granted under Council Resolution No. 712-73) with the
provision that the subdivider replace all removed trees 3-inches and larger
on a 2 for 1 basis as directed by the Department of Parks and Recreation
and the Engineering Division.
(10) That the Council does hereby waive and modify the minimum
improvement requirements prescribed by the Plat Ordinance as follows.
a. Waive the construction of sidewalks within the subdivision
and require that sidewalks be installed only on the east side
of Wayne Road adjacent to the subdivision.
b. Require a cash payment for planting new trees within the
subdivision as determined necessary and as established by
the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Engineering
Division. The cash payment, if required, is to be made
after all public improvements have been installed and prior
to release of the general improvement bond.
c. Authorize the interior lots within the subdivision to be
improved with 27-foot wide, 7-1/2 inch thick full-depth
asphalt pavements in lieu of the usual 31-foot wide concrete
pavements.
d. Authorize Wayne Road, adjacent to the subdivision, to be
improved with a 22-foot wide, 8-1/2 inch thick full-depth
asphalt pavement with gravel shoulders and open road ditches
or in lieu thereof, and in the event property owners on
the west side of Wayne Road are unwilling to dedicate
additional needed right-of-way, the subdivider be required to
place in escrow with the City a cash payment sufficient to
cover the cost of a half-width (17-foot vide) full-depth
asphalt pavement with concrete curb and gutter.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: Bennett.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#793-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the City Engineer dated August 29, 1975, approved by the Director of Public
Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby
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authorize the release to Mr. Nelson Dembs, 17220 W. Twelve Mile Road,
Suite 201, Southfield, Michigan 48076, the proprietor of the Linden Park
Subdivision of the Cash Escrow of $1,300.00 deposited with the City in
accordance with Council Resolution No. 809-71, adopted on August 25, 1971,
with respect to Parksite Improvement, it appearing from the aforementioned
report of the City Engineer that development and clean-up of the parksite
has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the rules, regulations,
and ordinances of the City of Livonia, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously
adopted, it was
4794-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution No. 39- 75, adopted on May 7, 1975, and in accordance with
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, the City Asses-
sor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the
Council under date of September 4, 1975 an assessment roll dated September 4,
1975 for a 32-foot wide deep strength asphalt pavement with concrete curbs
and gutters (Alternate II), Brentwood Avenue Road Improvement in Section 1,
containing the special assessments to be assessed and levied, respectively,
in the proposed special assessment district heretofore established for
the construction and operation of the proposed improvement in said district
as designated in Council Resolution No. 389-75.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council; that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the CityClerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, November 10,
1975 at 8 00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
generally in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior
to the aforesaid date of November 10, 1975, the City Clerk is also directed
to give notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first
class mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment
district as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current
assessment roll in the City Assesor's office.
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By Councilman Bishop, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gary L.
Tousley, c/o Kelly Homes R. E., 49315 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48096
dated September 8, 1975, which offers for sale to the City Parcel 04GG9,
which is located on Seven Mile Road immediately east of the Bicentennial
Park and consists of 5.75 acres, the Council does hereby determine to
refer the same to the Parks and Recreation Commission for its report and
recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, Bishop and Nash.
NAYS. McCann, Bennett, Ventura and Raymond.
The President declared the resolution DEtatD. :
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#795-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Gary L.
Tousley, c/o Kelly Homes R. E., 49315 Pontiac Trail, Wixom, Michigan 48096
dated September 8, 1975, which offers for sale to the City Parcel 04GG9,
which is located on Seven Mile Road immediately east of the Bicentennial
Park and consists of 5.75 acres, for the sum of $84,000.00, the Council
does hereby determine to respectfully decline and reject said offer.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#796-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Marge Smith,
37123 Ladywood, Livonia, Michigan dated September 12, 1975, to which is
attached a petition bearing the signatures of certain residents on
Ladywood, and which requests the installation of three-way stop signs at
the intersection of Ladywood and Sussex Streets in the City of Livonia,
the Council does hereby request that the Chief of Police on his own
authority issue a temporary Traffic Rule and Regulation providing for such
three-way stop signs at the aforesaid intersection for a ninety-day trial
period, further, the Council does hereby request that the Traffic Commis-
sion also give consideration to the aforesaid request and thereafter submit
its report and recommendation to Council concerning same.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#797-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request that the City
Engineer submit his report and recommendation concerning the right-of-way
required, costs, and such other ramifications as may be involved in
connection with construction of a boulevard on Newburgh Road in the area
immediately North and South of Six Mile Road.
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By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#798-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of
the Capital Improvement Committee submitted pursuant to Council Resolution
No. 563-75, in connection with a communication from the Superintendent of
Parks and Recreation dated April 21, 1975, and having also considered a
communication from the City Engineer dated September 18, 1975, approved by
the Director of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor,
the Council does hereby authorize to be added to the contract awarded to
Detroit Concrete Products, Inc., P. 0. Box 618, 1 300 Grand River, Novi,
Michigan 48050 in Council Resolution No. 252-75, adopted on April 9, 1975,
the construction of the pavement to be placed on the existing parking area
(4" of asphalt), as well as the construction of an additional parking area
(6" of asphalt) at the Livonia Veterans Memorial Park, west of Stark Road,
in Section 21, based upon the unit prices taken in Council Resolution No.
252-75 and in accordance with plans and specifications as prepared by the
Engineering Division attached to the aforesaid communication of the City
Engineer, for the estimated total cost of $23,000.00, based on the Engineer-
ing Division's estimate of units of work involved and subject to the final
payment based on the actual units of work as constructed in accordance with
such unit prices, further, the Councl does hereby determine to authorize
the said construction without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated
in the aforesaid communication from the City Engineer, such action being
taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(5)
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, further, the Council takes this means
to indicate that it is its understanding that the Livonia Family "Y" will
contribute $5,000.00 to the City of Livonia as its share of the cost
involved in constructing the said parking lot due to the anticipated use of
same by its members, and the Council does hereby authorize an advance in an
amount not to exceed $23,000.00 from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds
previously committed for the City Administration Office Building Account,
such sum to be recommitted to said Account in the next Federal Entitlement
Period, for this purpose, and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve all minor adjustments in the work as completed, and
the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid company 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, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#799-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 4+,
1975 from the Department of Law transmitting a Quit Claim deed for Council
acceptance which deed is more particularly described as
Quit Claim Deed dated August 29, 1975 executed by
Michigan National Bank-West Metro, a National
Banking Association, by its senior vice president
Thomas Lassaline, conveying to the City
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The North 10 feet of the West 200 feet of Lot 281,
Supervisor's Livonia Plat No. 4 as recorded in
Liber 66, Page 20, Wayne County Records. Said
plat being part of the S. E. 1/4 of Section 14,
T. 1 S., R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan. (Puritan Avenue right-of-way)
the Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept the
aforesaid Quit Claim Deed 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, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and. Nash.
NAYS. None.
By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#800-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September 11,
1975 from the Department of Law submitted pursuant to Council resolution
#552-75 and #728-75 transmitting for Council acceptance a Warranty Deed
dated August 11, 1975 executed by the Livonia Public Schools School District
by Mark L. Scarr, its president, and. Charles D. Akey, its secretary, con-
veying to the City the following described property*
That part of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 36,
T. 1 S. , R. 9 E. , City of Livonia, Wayne County,
Michigan, described as beginning at a point on
the W. line of said section, distant N. 0° 30'
50" W., 641.92 feet from the W. 1/4 corner of
Section 36 and proceeding thence N. 0° 30' 50" W.,
along said line, 643.54 feet, thence S.89° 59'
50" E. , 313.50 feet, thence S. 0° 30' 50" E. , 643.54
feet, thence N. 89° 59' 50" W., 313.50 feet to
the point of beginning. (4.63 acres gross including
road-right-of-way, 3.74 acres net)
The Council does hereby for and on behalf of the City of Livonia accept
the aforesaid. Warranty Deed 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 Dill performance
of this resolution, FURTHER, the City Assessor is hereby requested to do
all things necessary to have the subject property removed from the tax rolls
as being city-owned and exempt.
A roll cail vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result.
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and. Nash.
NAYS: None.
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By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
4801-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Planning Commission dated September 9, 1975, which transmits its Resolution
No. 8-185-75, adopted on August 26, 1975, which amend Part I of the Master
Plan of the City of Livonia, entitled "Master Thoroughfare Plan, " so as to
change the designation of Curtis Avenue between Inkster Road and Harrison
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 12, from an 86' right-of-way width to a
60' right-of-way width, the Council does hereby acknowledge and certify
the receipt of same. (Petition No. 75-6-7-2)
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES: Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS: None.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 30 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• PETITION NO.
75-2-1-5 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF
TO P.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances on
file in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated
herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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. PETITION NO.
75-2-1-7 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
C-1.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
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Councilman Ventura gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 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. PETITION NO.
75-2-1-8 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO
R-l.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
Councilman Brown gave first reading to the following Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 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 PETITION NO.
75-3-1-9 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM M-1 TO
M-2.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the office of the City Clerk and
is the same as if word for word repeated herein.
The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular
meeting of the Council.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#802-75 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, November 10,
1975 at 8 00 P. M. at the Livonia City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia,
Michigan, with respect to the following items.
1. Petition No. 75-7-1-21 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located east of Levan Road, north of Schoolcraft
Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 20, from R-2-B to
P.L., the City Planning Commission having in its Resolu-
tion No. 8-166-75 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 75-7-1-21 be approved,
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2. Petition No. 75-7-1-22, submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion for a change of zoning of
property located north of Schoolcraft Road, west of
Stark Road in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 21, from R-2
to P.L., the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 8-167-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 75-7-1-22 be approved,
3. Petition No. 75-6-6-2 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend. Ordinance
No. 543, the Zoning Ordinance, Section 15.05,
pertaining to Yard and Setback requirements in the
ML District Regulations, the City Planning Commission
having in its Resolution No. 8-170-75 recommended to
the City Council that Petition No. 75-6-6-2 be approved,
4. Petition No. 75-6-6-3 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 16.05
of the Zoning Ordinance No. 543, pertaining to Yard
and. Setback Requirements in the M-1 District Regulations,
the City Planning Commission having in its Resolution
No. 8-171-75 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 75-6-6-3 be approved,
5. Petition No. 75-6-6-4 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Paragraph (b)
of Section 11.02 Permitted Uses in C-2 Districts of
the Zoning Ordinance No. 543, pertaining to lumber
sales, etc. , the City Planning Commission having in
its Resolution No. 8-172-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 75-6-6-4 be approved,
6. Petition No. 75-6-6-5 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 9.03
Waiver Uses in P.S. Districts, of Zoning Ordinance
No. 543 by adding Paragraph (j ) pertaining to veterinary
clinics, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 8-173-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 75-6-6-5 be approved,
7. Petition No. 75-6-6-6 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 16.11,
Waiver Uses in M-1 Districts of Zoning Ordinance
No. 543, by adding paragraph (d) pertaining to the
outdoor storage of recreation equipment, the City
Planning Commission having in its Resolution No.
84.7 ..75 recommended to the City Council that
Petition No. 75-6-6-6 be approved,
8. Petition No. 75-6-6-8 submitted by the City Planning
Commission on its own motion to amend Section 10.03
Waiver Uses in C-1 Districts, of Zoning Ordinance
No. 543, by adding paragraph (f) pertaining to veterinary
clinics, the City Planning Commission having in its
Resolution No. 8-174-75 recommended to the City
Council that Petition No. 75-6-6-8 be approved,
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further, the City Clerk is hereby requested to, no less than fifteen (15)
days prior to the aforesaid date of said public hearing, cause to have a
statement indicating the
(a) Nature of the proposed amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance, and
(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 Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#803-75 RESOLVED that, Ager Building Company, 20715 Northome, Southfield,
Michigan 48075, as proprietors, having requested the City Council to approve
the proposed preliminary plat of the following subdivision Compton Square
Estates Subdivision, located in the South 1/2 of Section 24, City of Livonia,
Michigan, the said proposed preliminary plat being dated February 18, 1975,
and it further appearing that tentative approval of such preliminary plat
was given by the City Planning Commission, after due notice and a public
hearing on March 25, 1975, and it further appearing that such preliminary
plat, together with development plans and specifications for improvements
therein have been examined and approved by the Department of Public Works
as is set forth in the report of that department dated August 26, 1975,
therefore, the City Council does hereby approve of the said preliminary
plat on the following conditions
(1) All of the improvements, utilities and grading shall be
constructed and accomplished in conformity with the provisions of the ordi-
nances of the City of Livonia, including the Subdivision Control Ordinances,
being Title 9, Chapter 1 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended,
the Subdivision Regulations of the Planning Commission, the regulations and
specifications of the Department of Public Works and the Development Plans
submitted by the proprietor and approved by such department, all such
improvements to be constructed, installed, accomplished, and.
completed within a period of two (2) years from the effective date of this
resolution, failing this, the approval contained herein shallcbe considered
null, void and of no effect whatsoever,
(2) That all inspection fees and other charges due to the City of
Livonia shall be fully paid at the time and in the manner provided in the
said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended;
(3) That the installation of all such improvements shall be sub-
ject at all times to the supervision and inspection and final approval of
the Department of Public Works, and such improvements shall not be consider-
ed as having been satisfactorily and completely installed until there is
filed with the City Council the certificate as provided in Section 9-122 of
the said Subdivision Control Ordinance, as amended,
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(4) That the proprietor enter into an agreement with the City of
Livonia agreeing to construct, within the prescribed period of time and in
the prescribed manner, all improvements required to the extent required by
the City of Livonia and as shown on the approved development plans,
(5) That the following Cash Payments be made to the City:
A. Trees $ 1,944.00
B. Street Name Signs 300.00
C. Traffic Control Signs 100.00
D. Street Light Notification Sign 75.00
E. Engineering Services (General Improvement &
Sidewalks)
1. Plan Review (1-1/2%) $5,211.68
2. Field. Inspection (3-1/2%) 12,160.58
$17,372.26
F. Engineering Service (Grading & Soil
Erosion Control)
1. Plan Review $ 80.00
2. Permit and Inspection 400.00
480.00
TOTAL CASH PAYMENTS $20,271.26
(6) That the final true record plat of the aforesaid subdivision
shall be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Planning
Commission as evidence that such plat is in compliance with existing Sub-
division Regulations,
(7) That the final true plat of the aforesaid subdivision shall
be submitted and must receive the final approval of the City Council within
two (2) years from the effective date of this resolution, the City Council
shall approve final plats of the aforesaid proposed subdivision if drawn in
substantial conformity with the proposed plat as approved herein, and
provided there has been compliance with the proposed plat as approved
herein, and provided there has been compliance with all other requirements
of State Statute, the Subdivision Control Act, the Subdivision Control
Ordinance and this resolution,
(8) That, for the purpose of obtaining approval of final plats
prior to the completion of all required improvements the proprietor may
gile with the City of Livonia a corporate surety bond, certified check,
cash bond, irrevocable letter of credit, or other financial assurance in
such form as shall be approved by the Department of Law guaranteeing the
satisfactory installation of all such improvements, utilities and grading by
the proprietor within the prescribed period, that in the event the proprie-
tor elects to deposit such financial assurances the same shall be in the
following amounts
General Improvement Bond - $360,000.00, of which at least
10,000.00 shall be in cash.
Sidewalk Bond - $ 22,400.00, of which at least
4,480.00 shall be in cash.
Grading and Soil Erosion - $ 6,000.00, of which at least
Control Bond - 1,200.00 shall be in cash.
Monuments and Markers (Ord.#951) - $2,270.00 (All Cash).
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(9) That the distribution lines for telephones and electric
service are to be placed underground and ornamental street lights are to
be provided throughout the subdivision, in accordance with City ordinances,
further, the Council authorizes the construction of deep strength asphalt
pavements with concrete curbs and gutters in lieu of concrete pavement as
required under the Plat Ordinance.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#804-75 WHEREAS, pursuant to the direction of the City Council in its
Resolution No. 721-75, adopted on August 20, 1975, and in accordance with
Section 2-511 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as anended, the City
Assessor of the City of Livonia has prepared, reported and certified to the
Council under date of September 12, 1975 an assessment roll dated September
12, 1975 for a 24-foot wide, deep-strength asphalt pavement with valley
swales (Alternate III) on Greenland Court, Green Brier Estates Subdivision
No. 2 in Section 15 containing the special assessments to be assessed and
levied, respectively, in the proposed special assessment district hereto-
fore established for the construction and operation of the proposed improve-
ment in said district as designated in Council Resolution No. 721-75,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said roll is hereby accepted
by the City Council, that it is hereby ordered to be filed in the office
of the City Clerk for public examination, that the City Clerk be and hereby
is directed to give the notice required by the provisions of Section 2-511
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to wit that the assessment
roll has been made and filed in the office of the City Clerk for public
examination and that the City Council of the City of Livonia will meet in
the City Hall in said City, 33001 Five Mile Road on Monday, November 10,
1975 at 8 00 P. M. to review the said Special Assessment Roll at which time
and place opportunity will be given to all interested persons to be heard,
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is
directed to publish a notice of said public hearing at least once in the
official newspaper of the City of Livonia which is published and circulated
in and throughout the said City, at least ten (10) days prior to the afore-
said date of November 10, 1975, the City Clerk is also directed to give
notice of said hearing by sending written notice thereof by first class
mail to each and every property owner in the proposed assessment district
as their respective names and addresses appear on the most current assess-
ment roll in the City Assessor's office.
The communication dated August 22, 1975 from the Wayne County Road Commis-
sion with respect to the request for berm to be constructed on South Side of Six Mile
Road between Farmington and Riverside Drive, CR-677-75, was received and filed for
the information of the Council.
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*Councilman Ventura was excused at 9 5o P. M.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
0805-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City
Treasurer dated September 17, 1975, regarding the installation of sidewalks
and drive approaches in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the
following amounts
Parcel No. Special Assessment
01e379a $301.65
01e380a 296.70
01f439a 304.61
Olpl 307.19
02b3a1 383.22
02c484ala 257.27
02c485a1 257.27
02Q1 753.75
02Q2a 581.25
03a4b1 342.74
03a5a 339.87
03x1 370.92
03f2 71.40
04Dla 404.05
04J1, 04x1 743.54
04U1 288.96
09a21, 22 90.00
09a34 90.00
09a35a 90.00
09a36-39 453.72
09a82, 83, 84 280.84
09a111,112,113a 636.62
11d208 301.65
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Parcel No. Special Assessment
11d214 $278.90
12B39, 40a 151.80
12Clal 278.90
12Dlal 368.42
12Dlbl 294.29
13c9, 10 705.70
13c29-31 277.20
13K2a1 334.20
13e38a, 38b1, P2a1,b1 641.46
13M3a1 316.48
13012a, Rla 322.61
15a664b1, 665a 625.60
15a666 380.50
15a670 567.12
15a702 518.44
16g1 506.25
16g68 487.50
16a1, 2, 3 186.30
16a134-138 271.76
16a280b, 281 458.26
17R2dlald2a 307.50
19C2a2a, C2b1,Dla,Ela 326.80
20A4b1 266.25
20A4c1 417.10
20D1 4,052.02
20I2b1 409.50
21B5b2a,6a, 2a, 7a2a,b2,8a1-9b1 1,561.50
21B11bl 283.50
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Parcel Number Special Assessment
21B12al $256.50
21B12b1 162.00
21c2 1,250.07
21f31 1,117.50
21f32 1,125.00
21Lla2bl, Llclbl 303.75
21L2a1 1,233.75
21FF1 336.60
22a128b, 129 128.39
22a134b,135 202.49
22a160,161a 184.91
22a164b, 165 81.10
22a181,182a 250.26
22a218,219 559.86
22a231b, 232 76.76
22a237b, 238 87.44
22a306-310 276.06
22a391-395 390.44
22a396-399 237.60
22a400,401a 172.26
22f543b 118.68
22d1a 306.59
23b8,9,10 336.26
23G9a2 306.16
24c89b2,90 319.23
24D1 341.18
27a7,27a8,27a9 1,497.06
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Parcel Number Special Assessment
27D2al-D2b2blb $1,529.10
27
E3a1 887.52
27E8a 1,247.68
27E9a 560.93
27E10al,blclal,c2a 3,590.70
28d36 450.00
28e812 209.84
28e815a 334.40
28N, P,Q,R 553.41
28EE2bl 466.50
35A3a2a 249.90
35&l - 5 481.60
35a21 to 24 371.52
35a40,41, 35a42, 35a43 328.95
36c54 1,443.50
36c83 510.06
36c84 238.50
36c85 238.50
36c86 238.50
36c92-96 1,330.28
36c97 535.22
36c98-99 225.00
36c100 528.60
36c101 189.38
36c102 527.20
36c106 124.95
36c107 78.40
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Parcel Number Special Assessment
36Gla $359.40
36G3a 648.42
36G4ala 241.10
36G4alb1 695.25
36G4ala 375.00
361196, 197 720.90
36K 532.50
36M31a, M32a 435.00
36M33 191.25
36M65al, 65a2b 223.55
36165a2a 220.80
36166 223.00
361468, 69a 305.50
36N.69c2a 598.70
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution No. 636-75 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5-137 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, 'Title 5, Chapter 1, and the City Treasurer having thereafter
sent a statement of charges by first class mail to the owners of property
to be assessed wherein notice of the meeting by the City Council on this
date was given and at least 30 days having expired since the giving of
such notice with such charges remaining unpaid, the Council does hereby,
pursuant to the provisions of Section 2-515 of the Livonia Code of Ordi-
nances, Title 5, Chapter , adopt this resolution wherein a special assess-
ment is placed upon such property for such charges, and the Council does
authorize installment payments in the number of ten (10) installments with
respect to Bureau of Taxation Parcels 20D1 and 02Q1, and the rate of
interest to be charged with respect to same shall be at the rate of 8% per
annum, further, the Council does hereby request that the City Treasurer
shall give notice of the amounts herein determined to the persons chargeable
therewith, such notice to be sent by first class mail to the last known
address of such persons as shown on the most current assessment roll of the
City, and where payments herein authorized are not made within the specified
time, this fact shall be reported by the City Treasurer to the City Assessor
who shall charge such amount together with a penalty of 10% of such amounts
against the persons or real property chargeable therewith on the next
general tax roll , and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby requested
to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
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A roll cR11 vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS• None.
*Councilman Ventura returned at 9 51 p. m.
By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was
#806-75 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby request the City Treasurer
to take such steps as may be necessary to clarify the prior notices given
to persons involved in the special assessments levied with respect to the
1974 Miscellaneous Sidewalk and Drive Approach Program so as to advise
them that the penalty of 10%, required by Section 2-515 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, shall not commence until at least a period of thirty (30)
clays has expired after the affective date of the resolution adopted by the
City Council imposing such special assessments, Council Resolution No.
805-75, adopted on September 24, 1975.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously
adopted, it was •
#807-75 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 Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#$0$-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Serrice Commission dated September 22, 1975, with regard to a CETA Title II
1975-1976 Grant Program, the Council does hereby authorize and approve of
the City's Grant Application in the manner and form herein submitted,
further, the Council authorizes the preparation of the contract with the
subgrantee for Manpower Services, which contract shall be submitted to
Council for its approval.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bishop, it was
#809-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Civil
Service Commission dated September 22, 1975, with regard to a CETA Title
VI 1975 Grant Supplement Program, the Council does hereby authorize and
approve of the City's Grant Application in the manner and form herein sub-
mitted, further, the Council authorizes the preparation of contracts with
the subgrantees for Manpower Services, which contracts shall be submitted
to Council for approval.
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LA roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES. Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was
0$10-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 24,
1975 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its Resolution No.
6-122-75, with regard to Petition No. 75-4-1-12, submitted by Michael
Rector, D.V.M. and Henry Sanagere, for a change of zoning on property
located on the east side of Levan Road, south of Five Mile Road in the
Northeast 1/4 of Section 20, from C-1 to C-2, and the Council having conduct-
ed a public hearing with regard to this matter on September 22, 1975,
pursuant to Council Resolution No. 593-75, the Council does hereby concur in
the recommendation of the Planning Commission and the said Petition No.
75-4-1-12 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 Brown, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS. McCann and *Bishop.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
*Councilman Bishop made the following statement Mor 'no' vote is cast
because I do not believe, that in the future, this is the best zoning for property
across from the hospital.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was
#811-75 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation
of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated September 19, 1975,
approved by the Director ofFinance, and approved for submission by the
Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of a rebuilt
Compressor to replace Compressor No. 1, and the labor and materials to
tear down and replace defective parts in Compressor No. 2 at the Ford Ice
Arena from Charles R. Beltz Company, 15001 Charlevoix, Grosse Pointe,
Michigan for a total cost not to exceed $7,000.00, such amount to be
appropriated and expended from Federal Revenue Sharing Funds previously
L allocated for the construction of Tennis Courts at the Sheldon Parks,
further, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase
and work without competitive bidding for the reasons indicated in the afore-
said communication, this action being taken in accordance with the provi-
sions set forth in Section 2-213(d)(1) and (5) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances (Financial Ordinance), and the City Clerk and City Treasurer
are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
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L A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result
AYES Brown, McCann, Bennett, Bishop, Ventura, Raymond and Nash.
NAYS None.
By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was
#812-75 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated September
23, 1975 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its Resolution
No. 8-194-75, adopted on September 16, 1975, with regard to Petition No.
75-8-2-20, submitted by Mohammed Ismail, requesting waiver use approval to
operate an auto electric shop and auto repair business within an existing
building on property zoned M-1 located on the south side of Schoolcraft
Road between Stark and Wayne Roads in the North 1/2 of Section 28, the
Council does hereby determine to concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition No. 75-8-2-20 is hereby approved,
such action to be based upon the same condition as is 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, McCann, Bennett and Ventura.
NAYS• Bishop, Raymond and Nash.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On motion of Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, and
unanimously adopted, this 818th regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia
was duly adjourned at 10 05 P. M., September 24, 1975.
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ADDISON W. ilioN, Cit, Clerk.