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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL MINUTES 1973-06-13 13775 L MINUTES OF THE SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY-SECOND REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA On June 13, 1973, 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 McCann delivered the invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Present--Robert F. Nash, Jerry Brown, Peter A. Ventura, Jerry Raymond, Edward G. Milligan, Robert E. McCann and Robert D. Bennett. Absent--None. Elected and appointed officials present: Addison W. Bacon, City Clerk, Harry C. Tatigian, City Attorney, Ronald Mardiros, City Assessor; John T. Dufour, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, William Joyner, Administrative Assistant to the Mayor; Robert Turner, Police Chief; Rufolf R. Kleinert, .Director of Public Safety- L. Fire, G, E. Siemert, City Engineer, Robert Osborn, Director of Public Works, Frank Kerby, Chief Building Inspector; John Nagy, City Planner, Daniel Gilmartin, Industri- al Coordinator; Jack Dodge, Budget Director; Robert Biga, Personnel Analyst, Paul W. Kugler, Water and Sewer Board, and Norman Stalzer of the Parks and Recreation Com- mission. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #463-73 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 761st regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, held May 30, 1973, are hereby approved. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted. #464-73 WHEREAS, the citizens of this community have been deeply saddened by the untimely death of Arthur Jenkins; and WHEREAS, he served his country honorably as a member of the United States Navy during World War II; and LWHEREAS, during his tenure as editor of the "Livonian", the predecessor of the Livonia Observer, he was instrumental in the successful campaign leading to the incorporation of the City of Livonia, and 13776 WHEREAS, commencing in 1955, he faithfully and conscientiously served this city as Postmaster for a period of eighteen years, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and the Council of the City of Livonia deem it fitting at this time to record their sorrow upon the passing of a beloved citizen and friend and to join with his family and the community in sharing the loss sustained by the death of Arthur Jenkins. The communication dated May 31, 1973 from the Department of Law, with respect to Wayne County Circuit Court Civil Action No. 73 231687-CZ (Earl and Margar- et Aseltine vs City of Livonia) was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated May 17, 1973 from the Traffic Commission which acknowledges receipt of CR-295-73 (Truck Route Study) was received and filed for the information of the Council. The communication dated May 17, 1973 from the Traffic Commission, with Lrespect to Council resolution #357-73 (Traffic Control Improvements - Middlebelt at West Chicago) was received and filed for the information of the Council. Councilman Ventura gave second reading to the following Ordinance: An Ordinance Vacating Portions of Street, Alley and Public Ground. (Petition 73-2-3-1) A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan 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 AMENDING SECTION 1 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 ORDI- NANCE," BY ADDING SECTION 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 72-12-1-52 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P.S. 13777 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted and would become effective on publication. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #465-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Livonia Housing Commission dated June 4, 1973, wherein a request is made for authorization to purchase certain recreational items for McNamara Towers, the Coancil does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $2,868.52 from the $280,000,00 General Obligation Senior Citizens Housing Bonds for the purchase of the following items at the estimated costs indicated: Each Total 2 Professional Pool Tables $ 545.00 445.00 $ 890.00 Includes delivery, setting up tables and leveling slate tops, Best Cues (2) and balls. 2 Three-wheel Adult Bicycles with Baskets 149.00 298.00 2 25" Color TV Hybred design, easy setting, good sound 549.00 1,098.00 2 Park Benches for McNamara No. 1 50.00 2 TV Service Contract - 2 years No. 1 & No. 2 115.90 231.80 9 Pictures for Elevator Lobbies McNamara No.2 50.00 4 Chairs and Miscellaneous Equipment for Pool Room in McNamara No. 2 125.00 $2,742.80 Less 10% discount on merchandise 274.28 77;8.52 L Shuffleboards 400 00 Grant Total $2,868.52, and the City Clerk and City Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. 13778 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. L AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was ##466-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated May 16, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bids specified for the purchase of Playgound Equipment Supplies for 1973 for the prices and totals indicated in the attachment to the aforesaid communication, the grand total price being $3,097.47, the same being low bids. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was ##467-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated May 17, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom- mended that the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne, Inc. be employed to build a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool and bathhouse at Shelden Park, incorporating the construction management program (Turn Key Operation) at a price not to exceed $200,000.00 including all architectural fees, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on June 25, 1973 at 8 00 P. M. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan. NAYS: McCann, Brown and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was ##468-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Parks and Recreation Commission dated May 17, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recom- mended that the firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne, Inc. be employed to build a 25-meter outdoor swimming pool and bathhouse at Shelden Park, L incorporating the construction management program (Turn Key Operation) at a price not to exceed $200,000.00 including all architectural fees, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare an Agreement between the City of Livonia and the aforesaid firm of Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne, Inc. for submission to Council for approval. 13779 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #469-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated May 9, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola Communications and Electronics, Incorporated, 25901 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the City with twenty-five Mobile Two-way Radios and Accessories for a total price, less trade-ins, of $22,475.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item and meets all specifications. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was *470-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Chief of Police and the Director of Public Safety-Police dated May 8, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Motorola, Incorporated, 25901 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, Michigan 48075, for supplying the City with ten Portable Hand Held Transceivers for a total price of S11,994.00, the Council does hereby accept such bid. in lieu of the low bid for the reasons outlined in the aforementioned report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #471-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the communication from the Personnel Director dated May 16, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on April 17, 1973, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Deputy Chief Building Inspector in the Bureau of Inspection be establish- ed at the following salary range: 13780 LStep 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $13,707.20 $13,998.40 514,248.00 614,892.80 $15,496.00 $16,120.00 527.20 538.4o 548.00 572.80 596.00 620.0o, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #472-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Person- nel Director dated May 24, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which transmits a resolution adopted by the Civil Service Commission on May 1, 1973, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Personnel Afalyst III (Associate Personnel Director) be established at the following salary range: Step 2 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $15,163.20 $15,457.20 $15,745.60 $16,432.00 $17,097.70 $17,763.20 583.20 595.20 605.60 632.00 657.60 683.2o, and that the two positions of Personnel Analyst I and Personnel Analyst II in the office of the Civil Service Commission be reclassified to the aforesaid new classification, the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded byCouncilman Milligan, it was RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated May 23, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Public Utility Manager be established with the following salary range. Step 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $18,512.00 48,886.40 $19,260.80 $20,030.40 $20,841.60 $21,362.00 712.0o 726.40 740.80 770.40 801.60 832.00, 13781 lim the Council does hereby determine to concur in and approve of such action; further, the Council does hereby determine for the period commencing from July 2, 1973 through February 28, 1974 to appropriate the sum of $14,552.60 from the Unexpended Fund. Balance Account (Water Fund) No. 591-558 to the following accounts in the following accounts: Account No. 591-558-704 Salary $12,889.92 Account No. 591-558-715 Employees Benefits 1,662.68 $14,552.60. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #473-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Director dated May 23, 1973, which bears the signature of the Budget Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, wherein it is recommended that the classification of Public Utility Manager be established with the following salary range: Steo 1 Step 1 1/2 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 $18,512.00 $18,886.40 $19,260.80 $20,030.40 $20,841.60 $21,362.00 712,00 726.40 740.80 770.40 801.60 832.00, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Finance and Insurance Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Raymond. NAYS: McCann, Milligan and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. The communications from Gold Manor and Kingsbury-Renwick Civic Associations with respect to the development of area of Six Mile and Newburgh (Petition 71-7-2-25), were received and filed for the information of the Council. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #474-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated. May 16, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which sets forth its resolution No. 5-129-73 with regard to Petition No. 71-6-2-21 submitted by Recreational Equipment Company requesting permission to operate a display, store, rent and/or sell camping equipment and recreational vehicles as a waiver use on property located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Haller 13782 and Camden in the Southwest 1/4 of Section 25, which property is zoned C-2, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for its consideration at a meeting to be conducted on June 25, 1973 at 7:00 P. M. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #475-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 16, 1973 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No. 5-130-73 adopted by the Commission May 1, 1973, with regard to Petition No. 73-4-2-7 submitted by George J. Mahoney requesting permission to construct and operate a restaurant as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located at the southwest intersection of Grand River and Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby concur with the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-4-2-7 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. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #476-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 16, 1973 from the City Planning Commission which transmits its resolution No. 5-131-73 adopted by the Commission on May 1, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-4-2-8 submitted by George J. Mahoney requesting permission to operate a Class C Liquor Licensed establishment as a waiver use on pro- perty zoned C-2 located at the southwest intersection of Grand River and Eight Mile Road in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commission and Petition No. 73-4-2-8 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #477-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Merriman-Six Civic Association dated May 23, 1973, concerning the action taken by the Council in its resolution No. 252-73, adopted on April 4, 1973, wherein the Council did authorize the division and combination of Tax Items 10g20 and 1OLL1a1 into two parcels, the Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal Council Resolution No. 252-73 and does hereby determine that hereafter such property shall constitute two parcels, the legal description of which shall read as follows: 13783 Lir Parcel "A" Lot 20, "Marvin's Robin Hood Sub'n." of part of E. 1/2 of Section 10, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., Livonia Twp. (Now City of Livonia), Wayne Co., Michigan. Rec'd L. 70, P. 83 Plats, W.C.R. Parcel "B" The SE 1/4 of Section 10, described as: Beginning at a point on the East line of Section 10, distant S. 0° 30' 15" E., 220.15 ft. from E. 1/4 corner of Section 10, proceeding thence S. 0° 30' 15" E., along said East line 60 ft.; thence S. 89° 34' 25" W., 318.79 ft., thence N. 0° 29' 40" W., 59.62 ft. , thence N. 89° 30' 30" E. 318.78 ft. to the point of beginning, except the East 60 ft. thereof. and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result' AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, it was #478-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated May 21, 1973 from the Assistant Assessor, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Mr. John Lehner, 22900 Wellington Crescent, Mount Clemens, Michigan 48043, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 288 of the Public Acts of 1967, as amended, as well as Section 18.46 of Ordinance No. 543, the City of Livonia Zoning Ordinance, as amended, the Council does hereby find that the proposed division and combination of Tax Items 28G2a and 28G3a would not be contrary to the Spirit and purpose of the aforesaid Ordinance and does, accordingly, approve of dividing and combining same into four parcels, the legal descriptions of which shall read as follows Parcel No. 1 Land in the S.W. 1/4 of the N. T. 1/4 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is described as follows: Commencing at a point 1380.0 feet South and 468.01 feet S. 89° 36' 54" E. of the Northwest corner of said Section 28 and thence extending S. 89° 36' 54" E. 192.0 feet along the Southerly line of Industrial Road (60 ft. wide), thence South 607.0 feet along the 13784 Westerly line of Burton and Share Industrial Sub- division, thence N. 89° 36' 54" W. 192.0 feet, thence North 607.0 feet to the point of beginning and con- taining 2.676 acres of land. Reserving easements of record. Parcel No. 2 Land in the S.W. i/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is described as follows: Commencing at a point 49.50 feet North and 330.01 feet S. 89° 21' 53" E. of the West quarter post of said Section 28 and thence extending North 323.70 feet, thence S. 89° 21' 53" E. 330.0 feet along the center- line of proposed Glendale Ave., (60 ft.wide); thence South 323.70 feet along the Westerly line of Burton and Share Industrial Subdivision, thence 330.0 feet N. 89° 21' 53" W. along the Northerly line of C & 0 Railroad to the point of beginning and containing 2.452 acres of land to centerline of proposed Glendale Avenue. Reserving Northerly 30 feet for proposed Glendale Avenue. Reserving easements of record Parcel No. 3 Land in the S. W. 1/4 of the N.W, 1/4 of Section 23, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is described as follows: Commencing at a point 373.20 feet North and 468.01 feet S. 89° 21' 53" E. of the West quarter post of said Section 28 and thence extending North 286.39 feet, thence S. 89° 36' 54" E. 192.0 feet, thence South 287.23 feet along the Westerly line of Burton and Share Industrial Subdivision, thence N. 89° 21' 53" W. 192.0 feet along the centerline of proposed Glendale Avenue (60 ft. wide) to the point of beginning and containing 1.264 acres of land to the centerline of proposed Glendale Avenue. Reserving easements of record and the Southerly 30 ft. for the North half of proposed Glendale Avenue. Parcel No. 4 Land in the S.W. 1/4 of the N. W. 1/4 of Section 28, T. 1 S., R. 9 E., City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, is described as follows: 13785 Commencing at a point 49.50 feet North and 165.0 feet S. 89 ° 21 53" E. of the West quarter post of said Section 28 and thence extending North 1215.77 feet; thence S. 89° 36' 54" E. 303.01 feet along the Southerly line of Industrial Road (60 ft. wide), thence South 893.39 feet; thence N. 89° 21' 53" W. 138.0 feet along the centerline of proposed Glendale Avenue (60 ft wide); thence South 323.70 feet; thence N. 89° 21' 53" W. 165.01 feet along the Northerly right of way line of C & 0 Railroad to the point of beginning and containing 7.485 acres of land to the centerline of proposed Glendale Avenue. Reserving easements of record and the South 30 ft. of the East 138 ft. for the North 1/2 of proposed Glendale Avenue. as shown on the map attached to the aforesaid communication which is made a part hereof by this reference; and the City Clerk is hereby requested to cause a certified copy of this resolution to be recorded in the Office of the Wayne County Register of Deeds; and further, the Council does hereby determine to rescind and repeal Council resolution No. 44-73, adopted on January 24, 1973. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, it was #479-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission dated April 18, 1973, which transmits its resolution No. 4-98-73, adopted by the Commission on April 17, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 72-8-8-15 submitted by John C. Malamis requesting approval of all plans required by Section 18.47 in connection with a proposal to erect an addition to an existing building located on the east side of Farmington Road between Seven Mile and Eight Mile Roads in Section 3, the Council does hereby, pursuant to provisions set forth in Section 18.47 of Ordinance No. 543, as amended, concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition No. 72-8-8-15 is hereby approved, such approval to be based upon the same conditions as those which are set forth in the aforesaid recommendation of the Planning Commission. By Councilman Brown, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #480-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated May 15, 1973, to which is attached a communication from the Michigan Humane Society concerning the use of their facilities located in Westland in order to serve the needs of this community, and which would ultimately be in lieu of and replace the City's present dog pound, the Council does hereby refer this matter to the Committee of the Whole for a meeting at which time the presence of Officials of the Michigan Humane Society is requested. 13786 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Brown, Ventura and Raymond. NAYS: McCann, Milligan and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #481-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor dated May 15, 1973, to which is attached a communication from the Michigan Humane Society concerning the use of their facilities located in Westland in order to serve the needs of this community, and which would ultimately be in lieu of and replace the City's present dog pound, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to enter into negotiations for this purpose and to thereafter submit a proposed contract for approval by the City Council. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: Bennett, McCann, Ventura, Raymond and Milligan. NAYS: Brown and Nash. The President declared the resolution adopted, By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, it was #482-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 22, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, as well as a communication dated May 15, 1973 from Ralls-Hamill-Becker-Carne, Inc., and the attached final certificate for payment dated May 11, 1973, the Council does hereby authorize Final Payment in the amount of S3,951.84 to Hanlon Engineering Inc., which sum includes the full and complete balance due on a contract dated June 30, 1972 in the amount of $36,102.00, and also the sum of $341.64 for additional work performed by the said company as the electrical contractor for the construction of the new D.P.W. facilities, it appearing from the aforementioned report that all work under the said contract has been completed in accordance with City standards and specifications, and that the necessary contrac- tor's affidavit, sworn statement and guaranty have been filed, and for this purpose the additional sum of $341.64 is hereby appropriated and authorized to be expended from the Water and Sewer Department Fund Account; 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: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. 13787 The communication dated May 17, 1973 from the Parks and Recreation Depart- ment, in connection with an increase in fees for Figure Skating Instructions, was received and filed for the information of the Council. *Councilman Brown was excused at 9.24 p, m. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #483-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation dated May 15, 1973 from the City Engineer, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the release to the Proprietor of the Kenwood Park Subdi- vision, located in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 32, City of Livonia, Michigan, the following Bonds deposited with the City in accordance with Council Resolution No. 530-68, adopted on May 22, 1968, which was subse- quently amended by Council resolution No. 209-69, adopted on February 26, 1969: 1. The General Improvement Bond in the amount of $39,000.00 (of which $5,000.00 was in cash), 2. The Sidewalk Bond in the amount of $8,800.00 (of which $4,400.00 was in cash); 3. As well as the escrow monies in the amount of $1,965.00 posted to insure the installation of lot corners and survey monuments; it appearing from the aforementioned report of the City Engineer that all required improvements have been satisfactorily installed in accordance with the rules and 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: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. *Councilman Brown returned at 9:25 p. m. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was ##484-73 RESOLVED, that having considered communications from the Townships of Plymouth and Huron concerning Senate Bill 191 on the subject of State licensing of bicycles, the Council does hereby refer the same to the Legislative Committee for its report and recommendation. 13788 By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #485-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Personnel Analyst I and Personnel Director dated May 14, 1973, approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to the City of Livonia's local share required for the Emergency Employment Act Program, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of the sum of $2,392.00 from the Unex- pended Fund Balance Account to provide sufficient moneys to cover the City's share in order to conduct this program through November, 1973. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS• None. *Councilman Brown was excused at 9:30 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #486-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated April 23, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to Livonia Drain No. 16 Extension and Branches and the need to provide the Drain Commis- sioner's office with a 20 foot temporary construction easement along the northerly boundary of the Hillcrest Gardens Park as shown on the attached sketch, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute the attached release of right-of-way in behalf of the City of Livonia for this purpose. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result- AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Bennett, it was #487-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation dated May 18, 1973, approved by the Budget Director and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to providing two divisions of slow-pitch softball for boys 14 through 16 and 17 through 18 years of age and the need to provide additional softballs, softball bats and umpire fees for this purpose,the Council does hereby authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 from the Capital Outlay Account No. 709-970 to the following accounts in the following amounts: $1,000.00 to Account No. 709-707 (Salaries) $1,000.00 to Account No. 709-766. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. 13789 By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #488-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 1, 1973 from the Department of Law, transmitting for acceptance a Warranty Deed executed on May 25, 1973 by Tony Rossi and Antoinette Rossi, his wife, conveying: Beginning on the South line of the Base line Road at a point 547.5 feet East and 60 feet South of the Northwest corner of Section 2 of the Township of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan, thence South 253.7 feet to a point; thence East 132 feet to an iron stake; thence North 253.7 feet to an iron stake, thence West 132 feet to the place of beginning. (Bureau of Taxation Parcel 02I2a2c) 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 full performance of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. 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 3. THERETO. RE: PETITION 73-1-1-1 FOR CHANGE OF ZONING FROM RUF TO P. The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance was placed on the table for consideration at the next regular meeting of the Council. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #489-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Mr. Joseph F. Ziomek, 17824 Country Club Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48152, dated May 31, 1973 requesting permission to conduct a "Block Party", the Council does hereby grant permission to the residents of CountryClub Drive to hold a Block Party on Sunday, June 17, 1973 from 5:00 P. M. until dusk, and further, the Council does hereby grant permission to block off Country Club Drive between Bennett and Curtis as requested in the aforesaid com- munication, subject to the approval of the Police Department; and further, 13790 in case of inclement weather, the Council grants alternative permission for the "Block Party" to be held on Sunday, June 24, 1973. The following preamble and resolution were offered by Councilman Raymond and supported by Councilman Ventura* X490-73 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, Michigan, does hereby determine that it is necessary to acquire and construct the following major and local street improvements in said City* Street Name Termini Proposed Construction Middle Belt Road 892 ft North to Construct Bridge for R R 818 ft South of Grade Separation Re- C & 0 R R. construct and widen road crossing under bridge with 9" reinf conc. pav't , 6 lanes. Complete drainage and sub- grade treatment. Middle Belt Road 426 ft South of Reconstruct and widen with 9" Schoolcraft to reinf. concrete, 7 lanes 1,660 ft South of Complete drainage and sub- Schoolcraft grade treatment. Inkster Road 500 ft. South of Resurface & Widen to 5 lanes Grand River to with 9" reinf concrete 8 Mile Road Complete drainage and sub- grade treatment. Hines Drive Joy Road to Resurface and widen to 4 Ann Arbor Trail lanes, additional width with 9" reinf conc and entire bituminous surfacing. Complete drainage and sub- grade treatment Seven Mile Road East & West of Resurface and widen to 5 Merriman lanes with 9" reinf. con- Intersection improve- crete. Complete & subgrade ment treatment. Eight Mile Rd East & West of Widen to 5 lanes with 9" Newburgh reinf concrete. Complete Intersection improve- drainage and subgrade ment treatment Middle Belt South of 7 Mile Rd. Add 9" reinf conc. right East of Middle Belt turn lanes in N E & S E Intersection improve- quadrants of intersection. ment Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. 13791 Six Mile Rd. I-275 to Haggerty Reconstruct as 60' wide 5 lane pav't. with 9" reinf conc. Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. Seven Mile Road I-275 to Haggerty Reconstruct as 60' wd. 5 lane pavement with 9" reinf, conc Complete drainage & subgrade treatment 50% of Streets The area between Reconstruct with 7-1/2" in N E 1/4 of Plymouth Rd and thick, full depth asphalt, Sec 34 of City W Chicago (N & S) 19' wide. Complete drainage and Merriman Rd and subgrade treatment and Hubbard Rd (E & W) Cardwell W Chicago to Pave with 7-1/2" thick full Orangelawn depth Asphalt with conc curb & gutter, 31' wide. Complete drainage & subgrade treatment Bretton Middle Belt to Pave with 7-1/2" thick full Purlingbrook depth Asphalt with cone curb & gutter 31' wide Complete drainage & subgrade treatment Deering Five Mile Rd. to Pave with 7-1/2" thick full Puritan depth asphalt with conc. curb & gutter 31' wide. Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. Rensellor Seven Mile to Bridge Pave with 7-1/2" thick full depth asphalt with conc. curb z gutter 31' wide Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. Perth Newburgh to 900 ft. Pave with 7-1/2" thick full- West depth asphalt with concrete curbs and gutters 31' width Complete drainage & subgrade treatment Hubbard Pembroke to Bretton Pave with 7-1/2" thick full- depth asphalt with concrete curbs and gutters 31' width Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. Arcola Five Mile to Meadowbrook Pave with 7-1/2" thick full- depth asphalt with concrete curbs and gutters 31' width. Complete drainage & subgrade treatment. 13792 Vargo Merriman Road to Pave with 7-1/2" thick full-depth 1,250 ft. West asphalt with mountable asphalt curbs. WHEREAS, the cost of said street improvements is estimated to be Four Million, Four Hundred Thirty Thousand, Nine Hundred ($4,430,900.00) Dollars; and WHEREAS, to finance a part of the cost of said street impro-e- ments the City Council deems it necessary at this time to borrow the sum of One Million Four Hundred Thousand ($1,400,000 00) Dollars, and issue its bonds therefor, as authorized by the provisions of Act 175, Public Acts or Michigan, 1952, as amended, the balance of the cost to be defrayed from Federal funds, County road funds and City special assessment funds, and WHEREAS, said street improvements are in accordance with the purposes enumerated in Act 51, Public Acts of Michigan, 1951, as amended, and WHEREAS, the revenues received by the City of Livonia from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund pursuant to Act 51, Public Acts of Michigan, 1951, as amended, in the year preceding this contemplated borrowing are more than sufficient to comply with all the requirements specified in Section 4 of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1 The plans and estimates of cost of said street improve- ments, as briefly set forth in the preamble hereto, are hereby approved and adopted. 2. The period of usefulness of said street improvements is estimated to be not less than twenty (20) years. 3. The City Council of the City of Livonia hereby determines to borrow the sum of One Million Four Hundred Thousand ($1,400,000 00) Dollars and to issue bonds of the City therefor pursuant to the provisions of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, for the purpose of providing funds to pay part of the cost of the street improvements, as set forth in the preamble hereto 4 Said bonds shall be designated 1973 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BONDS, and shall consist of two hundred eighty (280) bonds of the denomination of $5,000 00 each, numbered consecutively in direct order of maturity from 1 to 280, inclusive, dated as of July 1, 1973, and payable serially as follows. $ 50,000.00 July 1st of each of the years 1974 and 1975, $ 75,000 00 July 1st of each year from 1976 to 1979, inclusive, $ 100,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1980 to 1984, inclusive, $ 125,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1985 to 1988, inclusive 13793 Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding the maximum rate permitted by law, payable on January 1, 1974, and semi- annually thereafter on July 1st and January 1st of each year. Both principal and interest shall be payable at a bank or trust company qualified to act as paying agent to be designated by the original purchaser of the bonds, with the approval of the City Clerk Bonds maturing in the years 1974 to 1979, inclusive, will not be subject to prior redemption Bonds maturing in the years 1980 to 1988, inclusive, will be sub- ject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the City, in inverse numerical order on any interest payment date on or after January 1, 1980 Bonds called for redemption shall be redeemed at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium as follows 3% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1980, but prior to January 1, 1984, 2% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1984, but prior to January 1, 1987, 1% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1987, but prior to maturity. Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Michigan, which carries as part of its regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds Bonds so called for redemption shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption provided funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds 5 For the purpose of providing moneys to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds herein authorized, and in accordance with the provisions of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, there is hereby made an irrevocable appropriation of the amount necessary to pay the principal of and interest on the bonds herein authorized from the moneys to be derived from State-collected taxes returned to the City of Livonia for highway purposes, pursuant to law, and the Treasurer of the City of Livonia is hereby directed, during each year that any of the principal of and interest on the indebtedness herein authorized remains outstanding and unpaid, to set aside in a separate depositary account, to be designated 1973 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BOND DEBT RETIREMENT FUND, sufficient moneys from revenues received during such year from the Motor Vehicle Highway Fund pursuant to law to pay the principal of and interest on the installment of such indebtedness next maturing. 6 Pursuant to the authorization of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, and as additional security for the prompt payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds herein authorized, there is hereby irrevocably pledged the full faith and credit of the City of Livonia, and in the event of deficiency of funds primarily pledged to the payment thereof, the City covenants and agrees to levy the taxes necessary to provide such deficiency, which taxes are not subject to limitation as to rate or amount 1379?4 tow7. Said bonds shall be signed by the Mayor and countersigned by the City Clerk and City Treasurer and the corporate seal of the City shall be affixed thereto, and the interest coupons annexed to said bonds shall bear the facsimile signatures of the Mayor and City Treasurer. Said bonds when executed shall be delivered to the Treasurer and be delivered by him to the purchaser thereof on payment of the purchase price, in accordance with the bid therefor, when accepted 8. Said bonds and the attached coupons shall be in substan- tially the following form UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF WAYNE CITY OF LIVONIA 1973 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BOND No. $5,000 00 KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS that the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, for value received, hereby promises to pay to the bearer hereof the sum of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS on the first day of July, A D , 19 , with interest thereon from the date hereof until paid at the rate of per cent ( %) per annum, payable on January 1, 1974, and semi-annually thereafter on the first day of July and January of each year, upon presentation and surrender of the proper interest coupons hereto annexed as they severally become due. Both principal of and interest on this bond are payable in lawful money of the United States of America, at _ , and for the prompt payment of this bond, both principal and interest, the full faith, credit and resources of the City of Livonia are hereby irrevocably pedged. This bond is one of a series of two hundred eighty (280) bonds of even date and like tenor, except as to rate of interest and date of maturity, aggregating the principal sum of $1,400,000 00, numbered consecutively in direct order of maturity from 1 to 280, inclusive, issued for the purpose of defraying part of the cost of street improvements in the City of Livonia, il accordance with resolution duly and regularly adopted by the City Council on , 1973, pursuant to the provisions of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended. Bonds maturing in the years 1974 to 1979, inclusive, will not be subject to prior redemption Bonds maturing in the years 1980 to 1988, inclusive, will be sub- ject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the City, in inverse numerical order on any interest payment date on or after January 1, 1980 13795 Bonds called for redemption shall be redeemed at par and, accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium as follows 3% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1980, but prior to January 1, 1984; 2% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1984, but prior to January 1, 1987; 1% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1987, but prior to maturity. Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Michigan, which carries as part of its regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds. Bonds so called for redemption shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption provided funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds. This bond and the interest thereon are payable from the proceeds of State-collected taxes returned to the City of Livonia for road purposes pursuant to law, or in case of insufficiency of said funds out of the general funds of the City of Livonia, and the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of said bonds contains an irrevocable appropriation of the amount necessary to pay the principal of and interest on this bond and the series of bonds of which this is one from moneys derived from such State-collected taxes so returned to the City of Livonia for highway purposes which have not been heretofore specifically allocated and pledged for the payment of indebtedness It is hereby certified and recited that all acts, conditions and things required to be done, exist and happen, precedent to and in the issuance of said series of bonds of which this is one, in order to make them valid and binding obligations of said City, have been done, exist and have happened in regular and due form and time as required by law, and that the total indebtedness of said City, including the series of bonds of which this is one, does not exceed any constitutional, charter or statutory limitation. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, by its City Council, has caused this bond to be signed in the name of said City by its Mayor and to be countersigned by its City Treasurer and. City Clerk and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and has caused the annexed interest coupons to be executed with the facsimile signatures of its Mayor and. City Treasurer, all as of the first day of July, A.D , 1973. CITY OF LIVONIA By Mayor (SEAL) Countersigned City Treasurer City Clerk 13796 (Form of Coupon) No $ On the first day of , A.D , 19 , the CITY OF LIVONIA, County of Wayne, State of Michigan, hereby promises to pay to the bearer hereof, the sum shown hereon, at being the interest due that date on its 1973 Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bond, dated July 1, 1973, No Mayor City Treasurer 9 The City Clerk shall make application to the Municipal Finance Commission for an order granting permission for the issuance of said bonds and approval of the form of notice of sale, and upon receipt of such approval, the City Clerk shall cause notice of sale of said bonds to be published in The Bond Buyer, New York, New York, and in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, fixing the date of sale for a regular or special meeting of the City Council occurring at least seven (7) full days after the date of such publication 10. The notice of sale of said bonds, subject to any changes that may be required therein by the Municipal Finance Commission, shall be in substantially the following form: OFFICIAL NOTICE OF SALE $1,400,000 00 CITY OF LIVONIA COUNTY OF WAYNE, STATE OF MICHIGAN 1973 MOTOR VEHICLE HIGHWAY FUND BONDS SEAT,FT) BIDS for the purchase of the above bonds, will be received by the undersigned at the City Hall, 33001 Five Mile Road, Livonia, Michigan, 48154, on , the day of , 19 , until o'clock m , Time, at which time and place said bids will be publicly opened and read. BOND DETAILS. Said bonds will be coupon bonds of the denomination of T5,000.00 each, dated July 1, 1973, numbered in direct order of maturity from 1 upwards and will bear interest from their date payable on January 1, 1974, and semi-annually thereafter Said bonds will mature on the 1st day of July, as follows $ 50,000.00 July 1st of each of the years 1974 and 1975, $ 75,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1976 to 1979, inclusive, 13797 $100,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1980 to 1984, inclusive, $125,000.00 July 1st of each year from 1985 to 1988, inclusive. PRIOR REDEMPTION: Bonds maturing in the years 1974 to 1979, inclusive, will not be subject to prior redemption. Bonds maturing in the years 1980 to 1988, inclusive, will be sub- ject to redemption prior to maturity, at the option of the City, in inverse numerical order on any interest payment date on or after January 1, 1980. Bonds called for redemption shall be redeemed at par and accrued interest to the date fixed for redemption, plus a premium as follows 3% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1980, but prior to January 1, 1984, 2% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1984, but prior to January 1, 1987, 1% of the par value on each bond called for redemption on or after January 1, 1987, but prior to maturity. Thirty days notice of the call of any bonds for redemption shall be given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the State of Michigan, which carries as part of its regular service, notices of sale of municipal bonds. Bonds so called for redemption shall not bear interest after the date fixed for redemption provided funds are on hand with the paying agent to redeem said bonds INTEREST RATE AND BIDDING DETAILS: The bonds shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding 6% per annum, to be fixed by the bids therefor, expressed in multiples of 1/8 or 1/20 of 1%, or both The interest on any one bond shall be at one rate only, all bonds maturing in any one year must carry the same interest rate and each coupon period shall be represented by one interest coupon. The difference between the highest and lowest interest rate on the bonds shall not exceed 2 percentage points. No proposal for the purchase of less than all of the bonds or at a price less than 100% of their par value will be considered. PAYING AGENT: Both principal and interest shall be payable at a bank or trust company located in Michigan qualified to act as paying agent under State or United States law, to be designated by the original purchaser of the bonds, who may also designate a co-paying agent, which may be located outside of Michigan, qualified to act as paying agent under the law of the State in which located or of the United States, both of which shall be subject to approval of the undersigned. PURPOSE AND SECURITY: The bonds are to be issued pursuant to the pro- visions of Act 175, Public Acts of Michigan, 1952, as amended, for the pur- l. pose of defraying part of the cost of constructing major and local street im- provements in the City of Livonia, and are issued in anticipation of Motor Vehicle Highway Fund payments from the State of Michigan to be received by the City. The bonds will pledge the full faith and credit of the City of Livonia as additional security for payment of the principal and interest thereon. 13798 GOOD FAITH: A certified or cashier's check in the amount of 528,000 00, drawn upon an incorporated bank or trust company and payable to the order of the Treasurer of the City must accompany each bid as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the bidder, to be forfeited as liquidated damages if such bid be accepted and the bidder fails to take up and pay for the bonds. No interest shall be allowed on the good faith checks and checks of the unsuccessful bidders will be promptly returned to each bidder's representa- tive or by registered mail. AWARD OF BONDS The bonds will be awarded to the bidder whose bid pro- duces the lowest interest cost computed by determining, at the rate or rates specified in the bid, the total dollar value of all interest on the bonds from , 19 to their maturity and deducting therefrom any premium. LEGAL OPINION Bids shall be conditioned upon the unqualified approving opinion of Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, attorneys of Detroit, Michigan, a copy of which opinion will be printed on the reverse side of each bond, and the original of which will be furnished without expense to the purchaser of the bonds at the delivery thereof DELIVERY OF BONDS. The City will furnish bonds ready for execution at its expense. Bonds will be delivered without expense to the purchaser at Detroit, Michigan, Chicago, Illinois or New York, New York. The usual closing documents, including a certificate that no litigation is pending affecting the issuance of the bonds, will be delivered at the time of the delivery of the bonds. If the bonds are not tendered for delivery by twelve o'clock noon, Eastern Time, on the 45th day following the date of sale, or the first business day thereafter if said 45th day is not a business day, the successful bidder may on that day, or any time thereafter until delivery of the bonds, withdraw his proposal by serving notice of cancellation, in writing, on the undersigned in which event the City shall promptly return the good faith deposit. Payment for the bonds shall be made in Federal Reserve Funds. Accrued interest to the date of delivery of the bonds shall be paid by the purchaser at the time of delivery. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS. ENVELOPES containing the bids should be plainly marked "Proposal for Motor Vehicle Highway Fund Bonds." Clerk, City of Livonia APPROVED. STATE OF MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL FINANCE COMMISSION 11 A copy of this Resolution shall be published in The Livonia Observer, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Livonia, Michigan, once before this Resolution becomes effective. 13799 12. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this Resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES• McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS. None. The following resolution was unanimously introduced, supported and adopted: #491-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Coventry Gardens Improvement Association dated May 23, 1973, requesting permission to conduct an annual picnic, the Council does hereby grant permission to Coventry Gardens Improvement Association to hold an Annual Picnic on Saturday, July 28, 1973 in Shoreham Park, and further, the Council does hereby grant permission to block off Rayburn and Myrna at Five Mile Road, and Rayburn and S. Hampshire east of Stamford as requested in the afore- said communication, subject to the approval of the Police Department; and further, in case of inclement weather, the Council grants alternative permission for the annual picnic to be held on Sunday, July 29, 1973. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was #492-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation cf the Finance and Insurance Committee, dated May 14, 1973 with regard to the proposed amendments to the Retirement Ordinance, the Council does hereby determine to refer this matter to the Department of Law for the purpose of placing the said amendments in Code form. 4 roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McCann, Bennett, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS• None. *Councilman Brown returned at 9:35 p. m. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #493-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication dated June 13, 1973 from the City Planning Commission, which transmits its resolution No, 6-152-73 adopted by the Commission on June 12, 1973 with regard to Petition No. 73-6-2-12, submitted by John Del Signore requesting permission to operate a restaurant with a Class "C" Liquor License as a waiver use on property zoned C-2 located on the north side of Plymouth Road between Merriman and Hubbard Roads in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 27, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the City Planning Commis- sion and Petition No. 73-6-2-12 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. 13800 A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond and Nash. NAYS: Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Ventura, seconded by Councilman McCann, and unanimously adopted, it was #494-73 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby establish the following dates for the purpose of conducting regular meetings of the City Council for the months of July and August, 1973: Wednesday, July 11, 1973 Wednesday, July 25, 1973 Wednesday, August 15, 1973 Wednesday, August 29, 1973. At 9.36 p. m., a recess was called, after which the meeting resumed with Lall members were present who were named as present at the original roll call of this meeting. By Councilman Bennett, seconded by Councilman Brown, and unanimously adopted, it was #495-73 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 Raymond, it was #496-73 RESOLVED, that having considered the recommendation from the Mayor dated May 15, 1973, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor to employ Mr. Frank Vecchio for the forthcoming negotiations with unions representing the employees of the City of Livonia at the rate of $45.00 per hour, which shall include any and all expenses incurred by Mr. Vecchio in connection with services rendered. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was 13801 Ihs #497-73 RESOLVED, that the Council having in its resolution No, 347-73 approved Petition No. 73-2-2-5 submitted by Wickes Corporation requesting waiver use approval to construct and operate a retail furniture and show- room on property zoned C-2, located on the south side of Seven Mile Road between Middlebelt Road and Melvin in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 11, the Council does hereby determine to approve revised Site Plan 3404-B, revised Building Architectural Elevation Plan as shown on Rendering with Overlay, dated June 6, 1973, and revised Landscape Plan as prepared by James A. McLane, which includes the installation of an outside sprinkling system and additional landscaping on both the east side and south side of the proposed building. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result AYES: McCann, Bennett, Brown, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: None. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Ventura, it was #498-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Engineer dated June 11, 1973, approved by the Director of Public Works and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed agreement between the Northville Township and the City of Livonia, wherein the City would assign to the Township 4 c.f.s. of its right to discharge sewage into the Rouge Valley Sewage Disposal System Interceptor for a five year period based upon the terms and conditions set forth in this agreement, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute this Agreement in behalf of the City of Livonia as well as to do all things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this resolution. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result. AYES: McCann, Ventura, Raymond, Milligan and Nash. NAYS: Bennett and Brown. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman Raymond, seconded by Councilman McCann, it was #499-73 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 14, 1973, with regard to the submission of a report covering the six month entitlement period ending June 30, 1973 required to be submitted to the Office of Revenue Sharing by June 20, 1973 in accordance with provisions set forth in the Revenue Sharing Act of 1972, the Council does hereby determine to approve for this purpose the planned expenditure of funds for the following projects in the amounts detailed: Operating/Maintenance Expenditures Public Safety $14,000. 13802 Capital Expenditures Multi-Purpose and General Government $293,000. Public Safety 26,500. Recreation Culture 26,000. D.P.W. Equipment Replacement 100,000. Modernize Record Keeping 20,000. and the City Clerk and the Budget Director are hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. By Councilman Milligan, seconded by Councilman Raymond, it was RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended so as to provide that an amount of $100,000 be taken from Item 10 (Multi Purpose & General Government) and placed in Item 13 (Transportation), to be used to implement a Pilot Program for public transportation. A roll call vote was taken on the amendment with the following result: AYES: Bennett, Raymond and Milligan. NAYS: McCann, Brown, Ventura and Nash. The President declared the amendment DENIED. A roll call vote was taken on the original resolution with the following result: AYES: McCann, Brown, Raymond and Nash. NAYS: Bennett, Ventura and Milligan. The President declared the resolution adopted. By Councilman McCann, seconded by Councilman Milligan, and unanimously adopted, this 762nd regular meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia, was duly adjourned at 10:25 P. M., June 13, 1973. ADDISON W. 41111i t 'lerk.