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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-04-22 40924 MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-FIRST REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 22, 2019 On April 22, 2019 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 Brian Meakin led the meeting in the Invocation. Roll was called with the following result: Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman (arrived 7:03 p.m.), Scott Bahr, and President Laura Toy. Absent: Cathy White, Kathleen McIntyre. 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;; Judy Priebe; Director of Legislative Affairs; and Mayor Dennis Wright. On a motion by Bahr, supported by Meakin, it was: RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,870th Regular Meeting of Council held April 8, 2019 are approved as presented. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Bahr, and Toy NAYS: None PRESENT: Jolly (Councilmember Kritzman entered the auditorium at 7:03 p.m.) 40925 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 The roll call was then rescinded so as to include Councilman Kritzman’s vote. On a motion by Meakin, supported by Kritzman, #129-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,870th Regular Meeting of Council held April 8, 2019 are approved as presented. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr, and Toy NAYS: None PRESENT: Jolly The President declared the resolution adopted. th Vice President Jolly wished his daughter, Claire, a Happy 6 Birthday. Councilmember Meakin expressed the community is deeply saddened by the loss of Andrei Marecki, the son of Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki and her husband Mark. Meakin indicated Andrei was killed in an automobile accident this past weekend and requested a few moments of silence and prayers for the Marecki family. President Toy announced Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium of Livonia City Hall as follows: Proposed Special Assessment Street Lighting Project for the Heritage Square Site Condominiums, located on the east side of Newburgh Road, and south of Six Mile Road, in the Northwest ¼ of Section 17. President Toy announced Livonia will host its annual Household Hazardous th Waste & Electronic Waste Drop-Off Event on Friday, April 26 and Saturday, th April 27 at Ford Field. She also announced today was Earth Day and that the th City will host “Bike to School Day: Bike Rodeo” on May 8 at John Stymelski Veterans Park. President Toy wished Vice President Jolly a Happy Birthday and indicated his th birthday is on Friday, April 26. 40926 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 On a motion by Jolly, supported by Bahr, it was: #130-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Kathleen A. Fitzgerald, 9917 Cranston, Livonia, MI 48150, dated March 21, 2019, requesting permission to close Cranston Avenue between Elmira and Orangelawn, on Monday, May 27, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting an annual Memorial Day block picnic, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. #131-19 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Rebecca Wilson and Amy Dobbs Mianowski, 36439 Roycroft, Livonia, MI 48154, dated March 29, 2019, requesting permission to close Roycroft between Levan and Comstock, on Saturday, August 17, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 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 18, 2019, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department. #132-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Fire Chief, dated March 28, 2019, 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 Life Line Type-1 Superliner Ambulance on a 2019 Ford F-450 XLT Chassis, from R & R Fire Truck Repair Inc., 751 Doheny Drive, Northville, MI 48167, for a total amount not to exceed $211,779.00, to replace the current Frontline Squad 5 which is a 2012 model with 111,894 miles which will be downgraded to Reserve Squad Status and from trade-in of a 2000 Medic Master Ambulance that is no longer in proper working order for emergency response; FURTHER, an amount not to exceed $211,779.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from funds already budgeted for this purpose in Account No. 101-338-985-000 (Capital Outlay-Vehicles); FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is being purchased through the Houston- Galveston Area Council (HGAC-Buy) cooperative purchasing consortium, pursuant to Council Resolution 61-17, adopted on February 27, 2017, 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. #133-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Human Resources Director, dated March 27, 2019, which bears the signature of the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which sets forth Civil Service Resolution #19-51, adopted on March 20, 2019, wherein the Commission recommended approval to 1) increase the wages for temporary classifications as a result of an increase in the State of Michigan minimum wage rate, and 2) cure certain 40927 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 anomalies in hourly pay rates, for classifications of College Co-Op, High School Co-Op, Library Page, Seasonal Clerk and Student Page, effective April 22, 2019, with the following recommended rate schedule: Proposed Classification Feb. 17, 2018 March 29, 2019 April 22, 2019 st College Co-Op 1 Year $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 9.70 nd 2 Year $10.00 $10.00 $10.20 st High School Co-Op 1 Year $ 9.25 $ 9.45 $ 9.45 nd 2 Year $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 9.70 Library Page Flat Rate $ 9.25 $ 9.45 $ 9.45 6 Months $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 9.70 st Seasonal Clerk 1 Year $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 9.70 nd 2 Year $ 9.75 $ 9.75 $ 10.20 Student Page Flat Rate $ 9.25 $ 9.45 $ 9.45 6 Months $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 9.70 THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR AND APPROVE OF THE AFORESAID ACTION. #134-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 11, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, requesting to establish a military daily pass rate to allow active duty members of our Armed Services entry into the Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center at a reduced rate, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Commission and effective immediately such revised rate shall be as follows: Daily Pass Current Rate New Fee Resident Active Duty N/A $ 5.00 Non-resident Active Duty N/A $10.00 #136-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 19, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, The Council does hereby accept the bid of Great Lakes Recreation Company, P.O. Box 295, Zeeland, MI 49464, for the playground removal and replacement at Castle Gardens and Clement Circle Park and the removal of playground equipment at Meadows Park, for a total amount not to exceed $239,380.00, the same having been deemed the best design available for a sum not exceeding $240,000.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of a sum not to exceed $239,380.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-709-974-000 for this purpose. 40928 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 #137-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 18, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of ID Enterprises, 24333 Indoplex Circle, Farmington Hills, MI 48335, for design (cover and typesetting), three proofs, editing, printing and sorting of the “L” Magazine, at the unit prices specified in the attachment to the aforesaid communication per issue for the estimated cost, including contingencies, not to exceed $37,000.00 per contract year, for a two year period from May 2019 to April 2021; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $37,000.00 per contract year from funds budgeted in Account No. 101- 707-904-000 (Parks and Recreation) and Account No. 208-755-905-000 (Community Recreation) for this purpose. #138-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated March 19, 2019, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 153-18, adopted on April 23, 2018, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Nagle Paving Company, 36780 Amrhein, Livonia, MI 48150, for the construction of six (6) pickleball courts at Compton Park, to include the removal of the asphalt inline rink, installation of new asphalt, sport surfacing and pickleball nets, for a total amount not to exceed $129,445.00, the same having been the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 401-000-974-010 and $79,445.00 from Account No. 234-800-818-681 (Community Development Block Grant Fund) for this purpose; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute a contract, approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law, with the aforesaid bidder and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution. #139-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Service and the Director of Public Works, dated March 26, 2019, 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) Bandit 15” 15XP style brush chipper, for an amount not to exceed $39,275.04, and one (1) Bandit 2019 self-propelled stump grinder 2550xp, for an amount not to exceed $35,983.20, from Bandit Industries, Inc., 6750 Millbrook Road, Remus, MI 49340, for a total amount not to exceed $75,258.24, to be used by the Forestry and Roads Departments for storm clean-up and scheduled and regular brush pick-up; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $75,258.24 from funds already 40929 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 budgeted in Account No. 205-527-987-000 (Refuse Fund) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchases without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the low State Contract #171-190000000301 price; 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.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended. #140-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works and the Director of Public Works, dated March 25, 2019, 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 Freightliner Tandem Axle Dump Truck, in an amount not to exceed $101,646.00, from Wolverine Freightliner, 107 S. Groesbeck, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043; and the outfitting of said vehicle by Truck and Trailer Specialties, 1200 Victory Dr., Howell, Michigan 48843, at a cost of $39,270.00, for a total amount not to exceed $140,916.00, to be utilized by the Water Department and to replace a similar vehicle which has surpassed its life expectancy; FURTHER, an amount not to exceed $140,916.00 is hereby authorized to be expended from the 2018-2019 Capital Outlay budget (Account No. 592-559-142-000) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize the said purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is based upon the Rochester Hills Co-Op Award Agreement (RFP-RH-13-030); 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.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. #141-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 27, 2019, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director of Public Works and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of L. Anthony Construction, Inc., 11085 Lisa Lane, Shelby Township, MI 48316 for completing all work required in connection with the 2019 Concrete Road Program – Maintenance (Contract 19-J) on various concrete streets throughout the City of Livonia, at the unit prices bid for a total amount not to exceed $694,247.50, based upon the Engineering Division's estimate of units involved, and subject to a final payment based upon the actual units completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted herein, said estimated cost and unit prices having been in fact the lowest bid received for this item; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $694,247.50 from funds already 40930 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 budgeted in Account No. 204-463-818-114 (Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund – Maintenance) for this purpose; FURTHER, 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; 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. #142-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 27, 2019, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 365-16, adopted on September 19, 2016, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works, the Director of Finance and the Chief Assistant City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed amendment to the Engineering contract between the City of Livonia and Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315 for the 2019 Concrete Road Program – Maintenance (Contract 19-J), the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute the attached contract amendment between Anderson, Eckstein and Westrick, Inc., 51301 Schoenherr Road, Shelby Township, Michigan 48315, to provide construction engineering services for the 2019 Concrete Road Program – Maintenance (Contract19-J) in an amount not to exceed $83,310.00, said amount being based on the preliminary cost estimates and subject to adjustment based on the actual bids; FURTHER, the aforesaid proposal is accepted without competitive bidding pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 3.04.140.D.2.b; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $83,310.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 204-441-818-102 (Road, Sidewalk and Tree Fund) 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. #143-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 25, 2019, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 365-16, adopted on September 19, 2016, approved by the Director of Public Works, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is reviewed as to form by the Chief Assistant City Attorney, and approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a proposed Third Party Agreement between the City of Livonia, OHM Advisors and MDOT, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $99,991.00 payable to OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150 for construction engineering services 40931 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 in connection with the Ann Arbor Trail Resurfacing Project, from Eckles Road easterly to Newburgh Road; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $99,991.00 from Account No. 202-463-818-125 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 the attached Third Party Agreement between the City of Livonia, OHM Advisors and MDOT, and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution, including any minor revisions as required by them to allow approval for OHM Advisors to provide Construction Engineering (CE) Services in an effort to obtain reimbursement for 81.85% of the costs on behalf of the City of Livonia for the Ann Arbor Trail Resurfacing Project, from Eckles Road easterly to Newburgh Road; 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. #144-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 19, 2019, which is approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Consumers Energy C.N.G. Fueling Station, in conjunction with the construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate drainage from property developed at 11797 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the S.E. ¼ of Section 28, for the development of Consumers Energy C.N.G. Fueling Station, which accommodates storm water from property developed at 11797 Farmington Road, with the maintenance agreement from the owner, Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, attached to said report and recommendation, indicating a corporate commitment to maintain the system and reimburse the City for any maintenance the City performs; and 2. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City. #145-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 19, 2019, which is approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Consumers Energy Livonia Service Center, in conjunction with the construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate 40932 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 drainage from property developed at 11801 Farmington Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on the west side of Farmington Road, north of Plymouth Road in the S.E. ¼ of Section 28, for the development of Consumers Energy Livonia Service Center, which accommodates storm water from property developed at 11801 Farmington Road, with the maintenance agreement from the owner, Consumers Energy Company, a Michigan corporation, One Energy Plaza, Jackson, MI 49201, attached to said report and recommendation, indicating a corporate commitment to maintain the system and reimburse the City for any maintenance the City performs; and 2. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City. #146-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated March 19, 2019, which is approved by the Director of Public Works, approved as to form by the City Attorney and approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Republic National Distributing Company, LLC (RNDC), in conjunction with the construction of a storm drainage system that provides adequate drainage from property developed at 13000 Eckles Road, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine as follows: 1. To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on the east side of Eckles Road, north of Amrhein Road in the N.W. ¼ of Section 30, for the development of the RNDC facility, which accommodates storm water from property developed at 13000 Eckles Road, with the maintenance agreement from the owner, RNDC-NWS, LLC (RNDC), a Michigan limited liability company (RNDC), One National Drive SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30336, attached to said report and recommendation, indicating a corporate commitment to maintain the system and reimburse the City for any maintenance the City performs; and 2. To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City. #147-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 20, 2019, which transmits its resolution #03-26-2019, adopted on March 19, 2019, with regard to Petition 2019-02-03-02, submitted by Jude’s Investments, Inc., to determine whether or not to vacate a portion of the existing public utility 40933 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 easement located on the southeast corner of Schoolcraft and Farmington Roads (33265 Schoolcraft Road) in the Northwest ¼ of Section 27, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the City Planning Commission and does grant and approve the said Petition 2019-02-03- 02; and the Department of Law is hereby requested to prepare the necessary vacating ordinance in accordance with this resolution. #148-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated March 20, 2019, which transmits its resolution #03-27-2019, adopted on March 19, 2019, with regard to Petition 2019-02-08-05, submitted by St. Michael Parish to construct a lobby/gathering space addition to the church located on the southwest corner of Hubbard and Plymouth Roads (11441 Hubbard Road), in the Northwest ¼ of Section 34, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2019-02-08-05 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the Site Engineering Plan identified as Sheet C1.3 dated February 28, 2019, as revised, prepared by Spalding DeDecker Engineering and Surveying, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 2. That the Architectural Site Plan identified as Sheet AS101 dated February 28, 2019, as revised, prepared by Neumann Smith Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 3. That this approval is subject to the petitioner being granted a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals for adding on to a nonconforming building due to the existing building’s deficient setback from Plymouth Road and any conditions related thereto; 4. That the Landscape Plan identified as Sheet L1.1 dated February 28, 2019, as revised, prepared by J Eppink Partners Inc., is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 5. That all disturbed lawn areas, including road rights-of-way, shall be sodded in lieu of hydro-seeding; 6. 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; 7. That the Exterior Elevations Plan identified as Sheet A401 dated February 28, 2019, as revised, prepared by Neumann Smith Architecture, is hereby approved and shall be adhered to; 8. That all rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from public view on all sides by screening that shall be of a compatible 40934 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 character, material and color to other exterior materials on the building; 9. 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; 10. That no LED lightband or exposed neon shall be permitted on this site including, but not limited to, the building or around the windows; 11. 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; and 12. 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. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Jolly, Kritzman, Bahr, McIntyre and Toy NAYS: None The President declared the resolutions adopted. On a motion by Bahr, supported by Kritzman, it was: #149-19 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Scott Bahr, seconded by Councilmember Brandon M. Kritzman, at the Regular Meeting held April 22, 2019, the Council does hereby refer the subject matter of appropriate methods for measuring usage of the City’s parks’ facilities and recreational equipment to the Public Safety, Health and Environment Committee for its report and recommendation. A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result: AYES: Meakin, Kritzman, Bahr, and Toy NAYS: Jolly The President declared the resolution adopted. 40935 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 Meakin gave first reading to the following Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7 OF THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA AND AMENDING ARTICLE III OF ORDINANCE NO. 543, AS AMENDED, KNOWN AND CITED AS “THE CITY OF LIVONIA ZONING ORDINANCE” BY ADDING SECTON 3.___________ THERETO. (Petition 2019-01-01-01) 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 Kritzman, and unanimously adopted, it was: #150-19 WHEREAS, the City of Livonia recognizes the need to make improvements to its existing water distribution system; and WHEREAS, the City of Livonia authorized Orchard, Hiltz & McCliment, Inc. to prepare a Project Plan, which recommends the construction of replacement and upsizing of watermain at multiple locations totaling approximately 143,600 lineal feet; and WHEREAS, said Project Plan was presented at a Public Hearing held on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 and all public comments have been considered and addressed; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia formally adopts said Project Plan and agrees to implement the selected alternatives identified in the Project Plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Public Service, a position currently held by Jacob Rushlow, is designated as the authorized representative for all activities associated with the project referenced above, including the submittal of said Project Plan as the first step in applying to the State of Michigan for a Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan to assist in the implementation of the selected alternative. There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting. 40936 Regular Meeting Minutes of April 22, 2019 On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted, this 1,871st Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. on April 22, 2019. _____________________ Susan M. Nash, City Clerk