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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND TWENTY-SEVENTH
REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 19, 2017
On June 19, 2017 the above meeting was held at the City Hall,
33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by
President Kathleen McIntyre at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Jim Jolly led the
meeting in the Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Jim Jolly, Cathy White,
Scott Bahr, Brian Meakin, Brandon Kritzman, Maureen Miller Brosnan and
President Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
or Economic Development and Planning; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Don
Knapp, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Judy Priebe, Director of
Legislative Affairs; Michael Slater, Director of Finance; Ted Davis,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency
Preparedness; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; Jerome Hanna, Director of Building
and Inspection; Donald Rohraff, Director of Public Works; Lynda Sheel,
Treasurer; and Mayor Dennis Wright.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#211-17 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,826th Regular
Meeting of Council held June 5, 2017 are approved as
submitted.
The President declared the resolution adopted.
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Councilmember White gave an update on the events at the upcoming 67 Spree.
Councilmember Jolly wished his son J.D. a Happy 2nd Birthday.
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Councilmember Bahr stated that it is the 75 anniversary of adopting the Pledge
of Allegiance. He thanked everyone involved in the Passport to Safety program.
He also spoke about the Livonia Stands with Detroit event that will be held
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Wednesday, August 2 and all information is on the City Website.
He then indicated the establishment of the Livonia Service Corps whose purpose
will be to match volunteers in Livonia with projects that are in need of help. It will
be overseen by the Mayor’s office who will maintain lists of projects and
volunteers.
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Councilmember Meakin spoke about the 8 Annual Motor City Irish Festival and
commended the staff at Greenmead and thanked Councilmember Brosnan for
her hard work.
Vice President Kritzman wished his daughter Isabella a happy birthday.
Councilmember Brosnan thanked the Mayor and his staff for their diligence
during the Boil Water Alert and thanked the DPW for their step by step
communication throughout the process.
Vice President Kritzman spoke about the benefits of neighborhood associations
in situations like the recent Boil Water Alert.
President McIntyre announced there will be three Public Hearings, the first one
being held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of the
Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, MI on the following item:
APPLICATION FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES EXEMPTION
CERTIFICATE: Ryan Wilson, Amazon.com, re: to develop, construct, and
equip a regional sortation center at their facility located at 39000 Amrhein
Road, Livonia, MI 48150. (Industrial Development Overlay District #112)
The next two Public Hearings will be held Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at 7:00
p.m. in the Auditorium of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia,
MI on the following items:
PETITION 2017-05-01-02 submitted by Brian Duggan, on behalf of
Soave/Oro Construction L.L.C., to rezone the property located on the west
side of Farmington Road between Pickford and Clarita Roads (18761
Farmington Road) in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from OS (Office
Services) to R-1 (One Family Residential – 60’x120’ Lot).
PETITION 2017-05-01-03 submitted by Brian Duggan, on behalf of
Soave/Oro Construction L.L.C., to rezone the properties located on the
west side of Farmington Road between Pickford and Curtis Roads (18491,
18489, 18481, 18477, 18451, 18431, 18421 and 18363 Farmington Road)
in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 9, from OS (Office Services) to R-1 (One
Family Residential – 60’x120’ Lot).
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President McIntyre stated there is new data on Items 15, 16, 18, 19, 20 and 21
and that there will be X-item heard at the end of the Regular Agenda.
Mayor Wright came to the podium and spoke about the Boil Water Alert and
communication efforts and thanked everyone for their support. He stated Don
Rohraff, Director of Public Works, and Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency
Preparedness were present to address any questions of Council.
Director Rohraff came to the podium and thanked his staff who was handling all
of the incoming calls and stated that personnel from the Great Lakes Water
Authority were present at the meeting also to answer questions of Council.
Councilmember Meakin thanked Director Rohraff and his staff for their hard work.
Councilmember White asked Director Rohraff to inform the citizens how to sign
up for electronic alerts and he responded they could call 734-466-2655 and get
on the list.
Councilmember Jolly stated he would like to see a “Frequently Asked Questions”
sheet from Great Lakes Water Authority distributed to answer questions from
residents that would lessen the number of calls coming into the DPW.
Cheryl Porter, Chief Operating Officer for water and field services for the Great
Lakes Water Authority, responded to Councilman Jolly’s request and stated that
their communications group is working on the process and asking for input from
consumers and also explained that Boil Water Alerts are usually different on a
case by case basis so they can’t be answered generically.
Councilmember Brosnan questioned Porter on the frequency of such
occurrences and discussion was held concerning the process. Brosnan then
thanked Porter for attending the Council meeting to answer questions.
Councilmember Bahr asked if the length of time the pump station was down was
the factor in determining to issue a Boil Water Alert and Porter responded that
when the PSI is below twenty with pressure interruption that is usually when the
alert goes out and in conjunction with communication from the affected
municipality.
Vice President Kritzman asked Porter if Livonia was deficient in any way in
communicating with its citizens on issues such as this and she responded that
the City was far above the normal curve in distributing information to its residents.
William Wolfson, Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer/General Counsel
for GWLA stated he would welcome the opportunity to come out and discuss with
Council any ways to improve communication.
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Brian Kahn, Director of Emergency Preparedness, spoke on the robust
communication system the City has in sending information out and Jolly asked if
that information was on the City’s website and Kahn responded it is under the
Emergency Preparedness site.
Councilmember Jolly then suggested that a compilation of all resources of
information be made available on the City’s website.
Councilmember Brosnan stated that it was reported to her that churches were
announcing the Boil Water Alert and felt it was an excellent way to get the
information out as there are eight churches in Livonia.
Councilmember Jolly inquired of Director Kahn if there is a back-up source of
water in an emergency and Kahn responded that water is available in bulk at the
many warehouses such as Costco or Sam’s Club and they could draw from those
resources if needed. Jolly suggested a direct contact to companies that bottle
water would be beneficial to the City in instances like this.
Mayor Wright indicated that the City passed out 25 cases of water on Tuesday
by noon at City Hall, Senior Center and Library.
President McIntyre thanked everyone for their participation in the Boil Water
Alert.
During Audience Communication Wayne Snyder, 15500 Ingram, informed
Council about the problems he has incurred when a contractor hired from the
City to take down a house next to his property came onto his property and took
out a 25 to 40 foot curtain of trees and the problems he has run into trying to
resolve the issue.
Preston Peterson, a representative from State Rep Jewell Jones’ office,
introduced himself and stated that residents may reach out to his office as well
for help with anything.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 22, 2017, re:
forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending
April 30, 2017, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Brosnan, supported by Meakin, it was:
#212-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Rev. Fr. Tony Massad, Pastor, dated May 5, 2017, which requests
permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, to hold a cultural festival with music played
by a DJ and live bands at Saint Rafka Maronite Catholic Church, located
at 32765 Lyndon, scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2017 from 4:00 p.m.
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to 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, August 6, 2017 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
the Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner
and form herein submitted.
#213-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Dick McLain, Old Rosedale Gardens Homeowners Association, dated
May 25, 2017, which requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for a
neighborhood movie night at Rudolph Kleinert Park, to conclude after
10:00 p.m., on Saturday, August 5, 2017, the Council does hereby grant
and approve this request in the manner and form herein submitted.
#214-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Cindy Walker, Vice President Human Resources, Valassis, Inc., dated
May 10, 2017, requesting permission to barricade Victor Parkway between
Seven and Eight Mile and at Pembroke off of Newburgh, on Saturday,
September 16, 2017, between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., for the
purpose of conducting a 5K Charity Run, the Council does hereby grant
permission to barricade Victor Parkway, between Seven and Eight Mile
and at Pembroke off of Newburgh, the action taken herein being made
subject to the approval of the Police Department and southbound Victor
Parkway remaining open for traffic.
#215-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Daniel McCulley, dated May 15, 2017, requesting permission to
barricade Parkdale Street, west of Yale Street to 35452 Parkdale Street, on
Saturday, July 15, 2017, between 12:00 pm and 9:00 p.m., for
the purpose of conducting a graduation party, the Council does
hereby grant permission to barricade Parkdale Street, west of Yale Street
to 35452 Parkdale Street, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
#216-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Ashtin Muller, 18465 Gillman Street, dated May 16, 2017, requesting
permission to close Gillman Street, between Pickford Street and Clarita
Street, on Saturday, August 5, 2017, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the
purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, including therein permission to conduct the said
affair on Saturday, August 12, 2017, in the event of inclement weather,
the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department
#217-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Carrie Leach, 17619 Woodside, received by the Office of the City Clerk
on May 22, 2017, requesting permission to close Woodside Street,
between Bennett and North for a barricade at 17715 Woodside Street, on
Saturday, July 8, 2017, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of
conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as
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requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of
the Police Department.
#218-17 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Ray Franges, Pearl Franges and Mark Miller, 14430 Brentwood, dated
May 22, 2017, requesting permission to close Brentwood Street between
Meadowlark Street and Jacquelyn Street, on Saturday, August 26, 2017,
from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party,
the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein
permission to conduct the said affair on Sunday, August 27, 2017, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
#219-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Mayor, dated May 25, 2017, wherein he has requested approval of the
appointment of Ms. Martha Foley, 15412 Fairfield, Livonia, Michigan
48154, to the Local Officers Compensation Commission for a seven-year
term expiring April 2, 2024, pursuant to Section 2.48.020 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, and Act No. 197 of the Public Acts of
Michigan of 1975, as amended, the Council does hereby confirm and
approve such appointment, provided that Ms. Foley takes the oath of
office as required in Chapter X, Section 2 of the City Charter, to be
administered by the City Clerk.
#220-17 RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 21.02 of the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, Ordinance No. 543, as amended, and
Section 601 of Act 110 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 2006, as
amended, Dale Campbell, 14368 Ramblewood Street, Livonia, Michigan
48154, is hereby appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-
year term that expires on July 12, 2020, with all the authority and duties
as set forth in the said Zoning Ordinance and Act 110, and further provided
that Mr. Campbell takes the Oath of Office as required in Chapter X,
Section 2 of the City Charter, to be administered by the Office of the City
Clerk.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated May 19, 2017,
to which is attached a communication from Michael T. Slater, Treasurer,
Plymouth Road Development Authority, dated May 12, 2017, re: Tax Rate
Request for the Plymouth Road Development Authority for the 2017 tax year,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the office of the City Clerk, dated May 25, 2017, to
which is attached a communication from Schoolcraft College, Board of Trustees,
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dated May 24, 2017, re: Tax Rate Request for the Schoolcraft Community
College District for the 2017 tax year, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
#221-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated May 16,
2017, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the quote of Dell Computer Corporation, One Dell Way, Round Rock, TX
78682, for the purchase of eighteen (18) desktop computers and four (4)
laptop computers, for a total amount not to exceed $25,879.31, to be
utilized by the Department of Public Works to replace computers which
are past their anticipated useful life; FURTHER, the Council does here
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount not to exceed $25,879.31
from funds already budgeted in the Capital Outlay minor account,
Account Number: 401-000-971-000, for this purpose; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby authorize said purchase without competitive bidding
inasmuch as the same is being purchased through the State of Michigan
approved Midwest Higher Education Contract (MHEC) and such action
is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140D4
of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; and the City Clerk is
hereby requested to do all things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
#222-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Information Systems, dated May 19,
2017, which bears the signatures of the Police Chief, Homeland Security
& Emergency Preparedness Director and the Finance Director and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of SCI, Inc., 3801 Rutledge Rd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109, for
the purchase of the Lynx Notification System to enhance the security for
both City employees and the public who visit City buildings, for a total
amount not to exceed $20,133.00; the same having been the lowest bid
received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize an expenditure in the amount not to exceed $20,133.00
from funds already budgeted in the Public Safety Communication Fund,
Contractual Services, Account No: 261-000-818-000, for this purpose;
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a
contract, approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this
resolution.
#223-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
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submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
purchase of one (1) 2017 Caterpillar Excavator, Model 308E2, from
Michigan Caterpillar, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, Michigan 48375, in the
amount of $105,985.00, to be assigned to the Water Maintenance
Section of the Department of Public Works; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the upfitting of said excavator from Michigan Caterpillar
in the amount of $9,047.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of an Impactor Hammer from Michigan Caterpillar
in the amount of $12,155.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the purchase of a transportation trailer and attachments for the
excavator from Michigan Caterpillar in the amount of $14,986.00, for a
total amount not to exceed $142,173.00 payable to Michigan Caterpillar;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in the
amount of $142,173.00 from funds already budgeted for this purpose in
the Capital Outlay budget for the Water and Sewer Account No: 592-000-
142-000; and the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to
approve any minor adjustments as may be necessary; FURTHER, the
Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without
competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State
of Michigan bid price under Contract No. 071B7700084 for the new
excavator purchase; and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 and D.4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended.
A communication from John Selmi, Public Services Director, Charter
Township of Redford, dated June 8, 2017, re: Five Mile Road Water Main Phase
I Contractor Reference, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
A communication received from the Department of Law, dated June 2,
2017, re: Additional Information for the Five Mile Road Water Main
Replacement Project, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
A communication from Mark DiMichele, P.E., President, D & D Water &
Sewer, Inc., dated June 1, 2017, re: 5 Mile Road Water Main Replacement
Phase I, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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#224-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 25, 2017, submitted
pursuant to Council Resolution #303-16, adopted on July 25, 2016, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, is
approved by the Director of Public Works, and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, regarding additional appropriation and expenditure in
connection with the Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project from
Middlebelt Road to Inkster Road, and to which is attached a proposal from
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc., dated May 24, 2017, the Council does hereby
authorize an additional appropriation and expenditure in the amount of
$1,247,656.50 for the Five Mile Road Water Main Project from Middlebelt
Road to Inkster Road from the unexpended fund balance of the Water and
Sewer Fund (592); FURTHER, The Council does hereby accept the unit
price bid of D & D Water & Sewer, Inc., 5700 S. Sheldon, Canton,
Michigan 48188, for completing all work required in connection with the
Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project from Middlebelt Road to
Inkster Road, for a total amount not to exceed $1,144,656.50, and agreed
upon inspector days of 80 based upon the Engineering Division’s estimate
of units involved and subject to final payment based upon the actual units
completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said cost
and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby appropriate and authorize the
expenditure of a sum not to exceed $1,144,656.50 from funds already
budgeted in the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer Fund
(592) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute
a contract amendment between the City of Livonia and Hubbell, Roth and
Clark, Inc., 555 Hulet Drive, P.O. Box 824, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
48303-0824, to provide construction engineering services and inspection
of the Five Mile Road Water Main Replacement Project from Middlebelt
Road to Inkster Road, in the amount of $103,000.00, to be adjusted,
based on the final contract amount; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
appropriate and authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed
$103,000.00 from the Unexpended Fund Balance of the Water and Sewer
Fund (592) for this purpose; FURTHER, the City Engineer is hereby
authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as required; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute a contract,
approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, for and on
behalf of the City of Livonia with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan and McIntyre
NAYS: None.
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The President declared the resolutions adopted.
An email communication from Joseph Olson, dated June 11, 2017, re:
Proposed Amendment to Chapter 48 (Right-of-Way, Private Parking and
Prohibited Commercial Vehicle Parking on Residential Streets), of Title 10
adding Section 030, was received and placed on file for the information of the
Council.
White took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 48, OF TITLE 10,
(RIGHT OF WAY, AND PRIVATE PARKING, AND PROHIBITED
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL
STREETS) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS
AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan and
McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Brosnan, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#225-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Treasurer dated June 5, 2017, regarding the replacement of
sidewalks in the City of Livonia on the following parcels in the following
amounts:
Parcels of property and assessment, as outlined in the
Treasurer’s letter, dated June 5, 2017, is included herein by
reference;
which work was done pursuant to Council Resolution 43-17 and in
accordance with the provisions of Section 12.04.340 of the Livonia Code
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of Ordinances, Title 12, Chapter 4, 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 3.08.150 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, Title 3, Chapter 8, adopt this resolution wherein a special
assessment is placed upon such property for said charges; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize installment payments in the number of
three (3) installments at 6% interest where assessments exceed $400 and
the property owner has requested such installments; 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.
A communication from the Department of Public Works, Public Service
Division, dated June 14, 2017, re: Bi-Fuel – propane conversion program status,
was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, it was:
#226-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 19, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of one (1) 2017 Ford Transit 250 Cargo Van from Signature Ford, 1960 E.
Main Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a cost of $29,941.00; and the
outfitting of said vehicle by Cannon Truck Equipment, 51761 Danview
Technology Ct., Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, at a cost of
$8,329.00; for a total amount not to exceed $38,270.00; to replace a
vehicle assigned to the Water Maintenance Section of the Department of
Public Works, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for
this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget for Water and Sewer Account
No: 592-000-142-000; and the Director of Public Works is hereby
authorized to approve any minor adjustments as may be necessary;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said
purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based
upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract No. 071B1300009
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for the new vehicle purchase; and through and the low State of Michigan
MI-Deal bid price under Contract No. 071B2200263 for the outfitting of
said vehicle; and no advantage to the City would result from competitive
bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set
forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 and D.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal
of the replaced vehicle at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-
governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt
of the new vehicle.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: Kritzman and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, it was:
#227-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of one (1) 2017 Ford F150 crew cab pickup truck, with plow, safety lighting
and spray in bed liner, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a cost of $30,916.00; and the outfitting of said vehicle
by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Dr., Howell, Michigan
48843, at a cost of $10,660.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$41,576.00; to replace a vehicle assigned to the Water Maintenance
Section of the Department of Public Works, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget for
Water and Sewer Account No: 592-000-142-000; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments as
may be necessary; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B1300009 for the new vehicle purchase; and through the
Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030_SA) for the
outfitting of said vehicle; and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 and D.4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction hosted by
the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new vehicle.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: Kritzman and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, it was:
#228-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of one (1) 2017 Ford F150 pickup truck, with plow, safety lighting and
spray in bed liner, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a cost of $28,657.00; and the outfitting of said vehicle
by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Dr., Howell, Michigan
48843, at a cost of $10,645.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$39,302.00; to replace a vehicle assigned to the Water Maintenance
Section of the Department of Public Works, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget for
Water and Sewer Account No: 592-000-142-000; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments as
may be necessary; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B1300009 for the new vehicle purchase; and through the
Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030_SA) for the
outfitting of said vehicle; and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 and D.4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction hosted by
the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new vehicle.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: Kritzman and Brosnan
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The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, it was:
#229-17 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated April 17, 2017,
which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for
submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase
of one (1) 2017 Ford F150 pickup truck (8’ box), with plow, safety lighting
and spray in bed liner, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street, Owosso,
Michigan 48867, for a cost of $28,967.00; and the outfitting of said vehicle
by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Dr., Howell, Michigan
48843, at a cost of $10,710.00; for a total amount not to exceed
$39,677.00; to replace a vehicle assigned to the Water Maintenance
Section of the Department of Public Works, the same to be expended from
funds already budgeted for this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget for
Water and Sewer Account No: 592-000-142-000; and the Director of
Public Works is hereby authorized to approve any minor adjustments as
may be necessary; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to
authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low State of Michigan bid price under Contract
No. 071B1300009 for the new vehicle purchase; and through the
Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030_SA) for the
outfitting of said vehicle; and no advantage to the City would result from
competitive bidding, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.3 and D.4 of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize the disposal of the replaced vehicle at public auction hosted by
the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new vehicle.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin and McIntyre
NAYS: Kritzman and Brosnan
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, it was:
#230-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated May 18, 2017, approved for submission by
the Mayor, the Council does hereby, by a two-thirds roll call vote in
accordance with Section 7(1) of the Open Meetings Act, direct that a
Closed Committee of the Whole Meeting be held for the purpose of
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discussing litigation matters and attorney/client privileged
communications in connection with pending litigation, City of Livonia v
Christopher Martin.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following
result:
AYES: Jolly, White, Bahr, Meakin, Kritzman, Brosnan,
and McIntyre
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#231-17 RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby suspend their
rules for procedure as outlined in Council Resolution 574-82 so as to
permit consideration of items that do not appear on the Agenda.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted
it was:
#232-17 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Teresa Essa, Owner of Smoky’s Cigar Bar, dated June 14, 2017, which
requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the
Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to allow the playing of music
outside for the Grand Opening of Smoky’s Cigar Bar, located at 37298 Six
Mile Road, on Friday, June 23, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the
Council does hereby grant and approve this request in the manner and
form herein submitted.
Teresa Essa, owner of Smoky’s Cigar Bar, was present to answer questions of
Council.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, this
1,827th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
8:01 p.m. on June 19, 2017.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk