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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SECOND
REGULAR MEETING OF JULY 9, 2018
On July 9, 2018 the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000
Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by President Laura
Toy at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Cathy White led the meeting in the Invocation.
Roll was called with the following result: Cathy White, Kathleen
McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr and President
Laura Toy. Absent: None.
Elected and appointed officials present: Mark Taormina, Director
of Planning and Economic Development; Todd Zilincik, City Engineer; Paul
Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Jackie Higham, Secretary; Jim
Inglis, Director of Housing;; Curtis Caid, Chief of Police; and Mayor Dennis
Wright.
On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#239-18 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,851st
Regular Meeting of Council held June 18, 2018 are
approved as presented.
McIntyre congratulated the Spree Committee on another successful festival.
She then thanked Dan Putnam and his department for their hard work on the
replacement of the phone system.
Jolly apologized for his casual attire as he came straight from coaching a T-ball
game to the Council meeting.
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President Toy announced there will be two Public Hearings held on Monday, July
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30, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive,
Livonia, Michigan on the following matters:
Petition 2018-05-06-02 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Council Resolution #165-18, and Section 23.01(a) of Zoning Ordinance No. 543,
as amended, proposing to amend Sections 21.01, 21.02. and 12.03 of Article XXI
in order to provide for the appointment of alternate Zoning Board of Appeals
board members.
Petition 2018-06-06-03 submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to
Section 23.01(b) of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as amended, proposing to amend
Section 10.03 of Article X, Waiver Uses, C-1 District Regulations in order to allow
for establishments having liquor licenses such as Class C, Tavern, Micro brewers
and Brewpubs, to operate in conjunction with restaurants and other dining
facilities.
President Toy wished City Clerk Susie Nash a happy birthday coming up on July
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Clerk Nash then gave an update on the Primary Election coming up on August
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7. She stated absentee ballots have been mailed and continue to be mailed
out. She said applications for absentee ballots are available in the Clerk’s office
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and that ballots will continue to be mailed until August 4, the Saturday before
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the election. Voters can also vote at City Hall on Monday, August 6, 2018. She
thanked her staff for the hard work they have been doing for the election.
Chief Caid came to the podium and spoke about the Mobile Command Center
that was recently acquired by the Department and thanked the Mayor and
Council for their support in purchasing it.
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During Audience Communication Lena Epstein, candidate for the 11
Congressional District, came to the podium and introduced herself and spoke
about her background and history with the City of Livonia and the skills she
possesses that make her qualified for the position.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 21,
2018, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the
month ending April 30, 2018, was received and placed on file for the information
of the Council.
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On a motion by Jolly, supported by White, it was:
A communication from Suzanne M. Radocaj, Executive Assistant,
the Senior Alliance, dated April 30, 2018, was received and placed on file for
the information of the Council.
#240-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Nabil Nouman and Megan Irons, received by the Office of the City Clerk
on May 31, 2018, which requests permission to waive Section 8.32.070
(Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, to hold
a wedding reception with a DJ and music playing throughout the event at
their home located at 20341 Parker Street, scheduled for Saturday,
August 18, 2018, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., the Council does hereby
determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. in connection
with this event to be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018.
#241-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from Tom
Progar, VegMichigan Summer Festival Coordinator, received by the
Office of the City Clerk on June 8, 2018, which requests permission to
waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended, in order to hold its third annual summer festival
with live bands at Madonna University located at 36600 Schoolcraft Road
from 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 5, 2018, the Council does
hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances between the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on
Sunday, August 5, 2018.
#242-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Venessa Lagerstrom, 14066 Mayfield, Livonia, MI 48154, dated May 31,
2018, requesting to hold the Kimberly Oaks Civic Association Picnic at St.
Rafka Church, located at Lyndon and Brookfield, on Sunday, August 26,
2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Council does hereby grant
permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to
the approval of the Police Department.
#243-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Rebecca Wilson, 36439 Roycroft, Livonia, MI 48154, dated June 5, 2018,
requesting permission to close Roycroft between Levan and Comstock,
on Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 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 26, 2018, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
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#244-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Christina Zeoli, 14034 Ashurst, Livonia, MI 48154, dated June 1, 2018,
requesting permission to close Summers from the corner of Riverside
(14092/14074) to 34708/34713 Summers on Saturday, August 4, 2018,
from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 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 5, 2018, in the
event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject
to the approval of the Police Department.
#245-18 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from
Steve Luma, 38623 Lancaster Street, Livonia, MI 48154, dated June 4,
2018, requesting permission to close Lancaster Street between Hix and
Knolson, on Saturday, August 4, 2018, from 1:00 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 5, 2018, in the event of inclement weather, the
action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police
Department.
#246-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
Kelly Bush and Deborah Bush, dated June 1, 2018, which requests
permission to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise Control) of the Livonia Code
of Ordinances, as amended, to allow a DJ to play music at their parents’
home located at 31571 Bobrich, in connection with a wedding reception
scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.,
the Council does hereby determine to waive Section 8.32.070 (Noise
Control) of the Livonia Code of Ordinances between the hours of 5:00 p.m.
and 10:00 p.m. in connection with this event to be held on Saturday,
August 25, 2018.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated May 30, 2018,
to which is attached a communication from Dan Centers, Livonia Board of
Education Secretary, dated December 19, 2017, was received and placed on file
for the information of the Council.
A communication from the Office of the City Clerk, dated May 30, 2018,
to which is attached an email communication from Dr. Glenn Cerny, Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer of Schoolcraft College, dated May 25,
2018, was received and placed on file for the information of the Council.
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#247-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service, dated June 4,
2018, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the
Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the
Council does hereby authorize the purchase of three (3) John Deere
1200A Field Rakes, at a cost of $15,403.27 each, for a total amount not
to exceed $46,209.81, and one (1) utility trailer, at a cost of $900.00, for a
grand total not to exceed $47,109.81, from J.W. Turf, Inc., 29321 Garrison
Road, Wixom, MI 48393-2326, to upgrade equipment assigned to the
Parks Maintenance Section, the same to be expended from funds already
budgeted for this purpose in Account No: 401-000-987-000 (Capital
Outlay Budget); 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. 071B7700085, and such action is taken in accordance with the
provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended.
#248-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 4, 2018,
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) 2019 Ford F150 4X4 Super Cab XLT Pick-Up Truck, with plow,
municipal strobe lighting safety package and spray in bed liner, for a cost
not to exceed $30,642.00, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street,
Owosso, Michigan 48867, and the upfitting of said vehicle by Truck and
Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, at a cost
of $14,820.00, for a total amount not to exceed $45,462.00; to replace a
vehicle assigned to the Forestry Section of the Department of Public
Works, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted for this
purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget, Account No: 401-000-985-010;
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. 071B7700180
for the new vehicle purchase; and through the Rochester Hills Co-Op
Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030) for the upfitting of said vehicle; and
such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section
3.04.140.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.
#249-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated June 8, 2018,
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 four (4) 2019 Ford F250 Super Cab 4X4 Pick-Up Trucks, with plows,
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Municipal Strobe Lighting Safety Packages and spray in bed liners, at a
cost of $28,197.00 each, from Signature Ford, 1960 E. Main Street,
Owosso, Michigan 48867, for a total cost not to exceed $112,788.00; and
the outfitting of said vehicles, at a cost of $15,517.75 each, by Cannon
Truck Equipment, 51761 Danview Technology Ct., Shelby Township,
Michigan 48315, for a total cost of $62,071.00, for a total amount not to
exceed $174,859.00, to replace vehicles assigned to the Parks Section of
the Department of Public Works, the same to be expended from funds
already budgeted for this purpose in the Capital Outlay Budget, Account
No: 401-000-985-010; 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. 071B7700180 for the new vehicle purchases; and the low State of
Michigan MI-Deal bid price under Contract No. 071B2200263 for the
outfitting of four (4) vehicles, and such action is taken in accordance with
the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.D.4 of the Livonia Code of
Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
the disposal of the replaced vehicles at public auction hosted by the
Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial
auction after receipt of the new vehicles.
#250-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Superintendent of Public Service, dated June 8, 2018, which bears
the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the Director of Finance,
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a
proposed Amendment No. 3 to the Water Service Contract between Great
Lakes Water Authority, as successor to the City of Detroit Water and
Sewerage Department, and the City of Livonia, to make minor
adjustments/corrections to the original 2009 water service contract, which
revised contract will be in effect for the next four years until the next
contract reopener, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the proposed
Contract Amendment No. 3 between Great Lakes Water Authority
(GLWA) and City of Livonia in the manner and form herein submitted,
subject to approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full
performance of this resolution.
#251-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 30, 2018, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding
additional appropriation and expenditure for the 2018 Asphalt Road
Paving Program (Contract 18-A) in connection with the DPW Parking Lot
Reconstruction Project, previously authorized in Council Resolution No.
109-18, adopted on March 26, 2018, the Council does hereby appropriate
and authorize an additional expenditure in the amount of $349,322.00 for
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the 2018 Asphalt Road Paving Program (Contract 18-A), increasing the
estimated total contract amount from $2,447,341.55 to $2,796,663.55,
such additional amount being payable to Nagle Paving Company, 36780
Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, for completing all work required in connection
with the partial pavement reconstruction of the DPW parking lot;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an
amount not to exceed $349,322.00 from funds already budgeted in
Account No: 401-000-974-000 for this purpose; and the City Engineer is
hereby authorized to approve minor adjustments in the work as it
becomes necessary but this authorization does not entitle the City
Engineer to authorize any increase in the not to exceed amount or to
contract with other parties.
#252-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 30, 2018, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of
Public Works and is reviewed as to form by the City Attorney, and
approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached an
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Wayne and the
City of Livonia for the resurfacing of Inkster Road from Six Mile Road to
Seven Mile Road, the Council does hereby approve the proposed
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Wayne and the
City of Livonia; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized,
for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the Intergovernmental
Agreement in the manner and form herein submitted, subject to
approval as to form and substance by the Department of Law; FURTHER,
the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $48,297.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No: 202-463-
818-125 (Major Street Fund - City Participation in MDOT and County
Projects) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
a Working Capital Advance to the County of Wayne in the amount of
$24,148.00 as fifty percent (50%) of the City of Livonia’s participation of
the total project cost; and the City Engineer is hereby authorized to
approve any minor adjustments in the work as it becomes necessary but
this authorization does not entitle the City Engineer to authorize any
increase in the not to exceed amount or to contract with other parties.
A roll call vote was taken on the above resolutions with the following result:
AYES: White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
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The Economic Development Incentive Guidelines for Brownfield
Redevelopment Projects, was received and placed on file for the information of
the Council.
President Toy, as Chair of the Committee of the Whole, reported out on the
meeting of Monday, June 11, 2018, re: The subject matter of the City’s use of
the Brownfield Redevelopment Law. (CR 364-17)
This item will remain in Committee.
White gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 100 (THE LIVONIA
CABLE TELEVISION REGULATORY ORDINANCE) OF TITLE 2
OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
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 an upcoming
Regular meeting.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#253-18 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated May 17, 2018, approved by
the Director of Public Works, is reviewed as to form by the City Attorney,
and approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting to rescind Council
Resolution No. 169-13, adopted on June 3, 2013, which accepted the
original storm water management agreement with the owner of Parz-
Saville Row Site Condominiums, located on the north side of Joy Road,
west of Wayne Road in the S.W. ¼ of Section 33, and to which is attached
a proposed replacement agreement for the Parz-Saville Row Site
Condominium storm water facilities, submitted by the Saville Row
Homeowner’s Association, the Council does hereby refer this matter to
the Committee of the Whole for its report and recommendation.
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On a motion by White, supported by Jolly, and unanimously adopted, it `
was:
#254-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Planning Commission, dated June 7, 2018, approved for
submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution #06-35-2018,
adopted on June 5, 2018, with regard to Petition 2018-05-02-11,
submitted by CESO, Inc. to renovate the existing Speedway gas station,
including demolition of the existing building, construction of a new gas
station and the operation of a limited service restaurant (Speedy Café) at
the northwest corner of Seven Mile and Newburgh Roads (37416 Seven
Mile Road) in the Southeast ¼ of Section 6, THE COUNCIL DOES
HEREBY CONCUR IN THE RECOMMENDATION MADE BY THE CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION AND PETITION 2018-05-02-11 IS HEREBY
APPROVED AND GRANTED, SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS:
1. That the maximum customer seating count for the restaurant shall
not exceed a total of twenty-five (25) seats, including seventeen
(17) interior seats and eight (8) outdoor patio seats;
2. That the plan marked Drawing Number 2201-Z1, dated May 1,
2018, prepared by CESO, Inc., is hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
3. That the landscape plan marked Drawing Number 2201-LP, dated
May 1, 2018, prepared by CESO, Inc., is hereby approved and
shall be adhered to;
4. That all disturbed lawn areas shall be sodded in lieu of
hydroseeding;
5. That underground sprinklers are to be provided for all landscaped
and sodded areas, and all planted materials shall be installed to
the satisfaction of the Inspection Department and thereafter
permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
6. That the exterior elevation plans marked Drawing Numbers A-4.1
and A-4.2 prepared by CESO, Inc., as received by the Planning
Commission on May 11, 2018, are hereby approved and shall be
adhered to;
7. That the three walls of the trash dumpster area shall be constructed
out of the same brick used in the construction of the building or in
the event a poured wall is substituted, the wall’s design, texture and
color shall match that of the building. The enclosure gates shall be
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of solid panel steel construction or durable, long-lasting solid panel
fiberglass. The trash dumpster area shall be maintained and when
not in use closed at all times;
8. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible
character, material and color to other exterior materials on the
building;
9. That the gas pump island canopy shall not exceed twenty-one feet
(21’) in height, and its support columns shall be covered with the
same brick used in the construction of the building;
10. That the leading edge of the pump island canopy shall not be any
closer than ten feet (10’) from any property line;
11. That any illumination of the pump island canopy shall be restricted
to the undercarriage, and all light fixtures shall be recessed and
made flush with the established ceiling; provided, however, that this
section shall not apply to hose specified signs which are expressly
allowed by the district regulations of the Zoning Ordinance;
12. That this site shall meet either the City of Livonia or the Wayne
County Storm Water Management Ordinance, whichever applies,
and shall secure any required permits, including storm water
management permits, wetlands permits and soil erosion and
sedimentation control permits, from Wayne County, the City of
Livonia, and/or the State of Michigan Department of Natural
Resources and Environment (DNRE);
13. That all light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and
shall be aimed and shielded so as to minimize stray light
trespassing across property lines and glaring into adjacent
roadway;
14. Except as shown on the approved site plan, no outside storage,
placement or display of merchandise shall be permitted at any time
on this site;
15. That free air shall be provided at all times this station is open for
business. The free air shall be dispensed at the point of service
without having to enter the station or perform any extra action in
order to obtain the air without charge;
16. That no vehicle vacuum equipment shall be permitted on the site;
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17. That only conforming signage is approved with this petition, and
any additional signage shall be separately submitted for review and
approval by the Zoning Board of Appeals;
18. That no part of the pump island canopy fascia, except for the
embossed logos, shall be illuminated;
19. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this
site including, but not limited to, the pump island canopy, building
or around the windows;
20. That unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of
exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers or
sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of passing
motorists, shall be prohibited;
21. That the specific plans referenced in this approving resolution shall
be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time the building
permits are applied for;
22. That the approvals herein are conditioned on there being no liquor
sales from this location, whether for consumption on or off the
premises, and no liquor license for this site, whether it be for a
specialty designated merchant or distributor, or a tavern, or any
other category of liquor licensure; and
23. Pursuant to Section 19.10 of Ordinance #543, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Livonia, this approval is valid for a period
of ONE YEAR ONLY from the date of approval by City Council,
and unless a building permit is obtained, this approval shall be null
and void at the expiration of said period.
On a motion by White, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#255-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a
communication from the City Planning Commission, dated June 7,
2018, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its
resolution #06-35-2018, adopted on June 5, 2018, with regard to
Petition 2018-05-02-11, submitted by CESO, Inc. to renovate the
existing Speedway gas station, including demolition of the existing
building, construction of a new gas station and the operation of a
limited service restaurant (Speedy Café) at the northwest corner of
Seven Mile and Newburgh Roads (37416 Seven Mile Road) in the
Southeast ¼ of Section 6, the Council does hereby waive the
eighteen (18) foot height requirement set forth in Section
11.03(a)(3) for the fuel pump canopy.
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A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the
following result:
AYES: White, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr and
Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by White, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#256-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Department of Law, dated June 11, 2018, approved for submission by
the Mayor, transmitting for Council acceptance a Grant of Easement
executed by William Davis, Manager, Livonia Storage Units, LLC, for a
variable width public utility easement in connection with the storm sewer
constructed at the subject location in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 1, more
particularly described as:
New Variable Width Storm Sewer Easement
An easement on part of the Northeast ¼ of Section 1, Town 1 South,
Range 9 East, City of Livonia, Wayne County, Michigan being more
particularly described as: Commencing at the North ¼ of said Section 1;
thence N 89°50’00”E, 391.47 feet along the North line of said Section 1;
thence S 02°10’00”W, 461.93 feet along the East right of way line of
Angling Street to the POINT OF BEGINNING; thence S 52°55’46”E, 36.60
feet; thence S 89°58’58”E, 451.21 feet; thence S 0°10’00”E, 46.62 feet;
thence N 89°58’50”W, 483.15 feet to said East right of way; thence N
02°10’00”E, 68.71 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
The Council does hereby, for and in behalf of the City of Livonia, accept
the aforesaid Grant of Easement and the City Clerk is hereby requested
to have the same recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds and to
do all other things necessary or incidental to fulfill the purpose of this
resolution.
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On a motion by McIntyre, seconded by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#257-18 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:
#258-18 RESOLVED, that having considered a letter from the
Director of Housing, dated July 5, 2018, relating to the tax-foreclosed
property located at 9614 Auburndale, the Council does hereby authorize
the exercise of the City’s Statutory Right of First Refusal with respect to
such property, and payment to the county in the amount of the statutory
minimum bid, being a total of $14,826.44, utilizing City of Livonia funds to
be reimbursed to the City from Federal Community Development Block
Grant Funds; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an additional
expenditure in the amount of $5,000.00 for estimated closing costs, for a
total cost of $19,826.44. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized
to execute documents on behalf of the City of Livonia and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
During Audience Communication Ray Shuholz, 9159 Hemingway, Redford,
spoke about resources available for people who have mental health issues and
disabilities and provided books that list those resources.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr and unanimously adopted, this
1,852nd Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at
7:32 p.m. on July 9, 2018.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk