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MINUTES OF THE ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-SIXTH
REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 2, 2019
On December 2, 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 7:04 p.m. Councilmember Brandon Kritzman led the meeting in the
Pledge.
Roll was called with the following result: Brandon Kritzman, Scott Bahr,
Kathleen McIntyre, Brian Meakin, Jim Jolly and President Laura Toy. Absent:
Cathy White.
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; Lynda Scheel, Treasurer;
Dave Heavener, Fire Chief; Don Rohraff, Director of Public Works; Ted Davis,
Superintendent of Parks and Recreation; Denise Maier, Director of Human
Resources; Sara Kasprowicz, Secretary II; and Dave Varga, Director of
Administrative Services.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#388-19 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the 1,885th
Regular Meeting of Council held November 18, 2019 are
approved as presented.
Councilmember Meakin announced the retirement of Dave Bostater, Battalion
Chief for the Fire Department, with 25 years and 9 months of service.
Councilmember Meakin wished him well in his retirement.
Councilmember McIntyre indicated she attended the first day of business for a
new coffee shop called Anastasia and Katie’s Coffee Shop & Café located at
19215 Merriman Road.
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Councilmember Bahr expressed good wishes to outgoing Councilmembers
Brandon Kritzman and Brian Meakin. Councilmember Bahr stated it was both a
pleasure and privilege to work with them and stated they will be missed on
Council.
President Toy wished Councilmember Meakin a happy birthday. She also
extended happy birthday wishes to Linda McCann, Director of Community
Resources and Mayor Dennis Wright.
City Treasurer Lynda Scheel indicated winter tax bills have been sent out to
residents and business owners. Ms. Scheel stated full payment is due no later
than February 14, 2020 without interest and can be mailed back to the
Treasurer’s Office in the blue envelopes, dropped off in the red box in front of
City Hall or one can stop by the Treasurer’s Office during normal business hours.
During Audience Communication Jim Baringhaus, 37195 Weymouth, Chairman
of Greenleaf Commission on Sustainability, addressed Council to thank the
support of Council, Mayor Wright, and DPW Director Don Rohraff to engage in
recycling with Simple Green. He indicated it will launch the week of December
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9 and packets were mailed to homeowners with information and bags to
participate. Mr. Baringhaus thanked Kristin Houchins, Communications Manager
for the City, for providing information and answering resident questions via
multiple social media platforms.
Preston Peterson, Chief of Staff for State Representative Jewel Jones,
addressed Council to speak about various items taking place in Lansing,
specifically: State legislature is working on pending bills to help protect children
on school busses; recently adopted an expungement bill that will remove some
criminal convictions from background information to help individuals seek and
obtain gainful employment to improve their lives; and was asked to announce the
online voter registration system and encouraged residents to use the new
system.
President Toy announced there is New Data on Items 7a and 10.
At the direction of the Chair, Item 5 was removed from the Consent Agenda.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by McIntyre, it was:
#389-19 REQUEST TO APPROVE NOTICE OF INTENT
RESOLUTION TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS NOT TO EXCEED
$12,500,000.00 AND DECLARING INTENT TO REIMBURSE:
Department of Finance, re: to construct, furnish and equip improvements
to the water supply system of the City’s existing Water Supply and
Sewage Disposal System through the approved State Drinking Water
Revolving Fund (DWRF) loan to be closed on June 12, 2020.
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WHEREAS, the City of Livonia, County of Wayne, State of
Michigan (the "City"), has determined that it is necessary for the public
health, safety and welfare of the City to acquire, construct, furnish and
equip improvements to the water supply system of the City's existing
Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System (the "System"), including
the replacement and upsizing of approximately 7.5 miles of water mains
in the City, together with all related appurtenances and attachments
thereto (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City has been advised by the Michigan Department of
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (“EGLE”), that financial assistance
to accomplish the acquisition and construction of the Project is available
through the Drinking Water Revolving Fund ("DWRF") Loan Program
administered by EGLE and the Michigan Finance Authority (the "MFA");
and
WHEREAS, the Revenue Bond Act, Act 94, Public Acts of
Michigan, 1933, as amended ("Act 94"), provides a means for financing
the purchase, acquisition, construction, improvement, enlargement,
extension, and repair of public improvements such as the Project
through the issuance of revenue bonds; and
WHEREAS, the issuance of bonds payable from revenues of the
System under Act 94 in a total amount not to exceed Twelve Million
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($12,500,000.00) (the "Bonds"), for
the purpose of financing all or part of the Project represents the most
practical means to that end; and
WHEREAS, the City has made application for participation in the DWRF
loan program; and
WHEREAS, a notice of intent to issue revenue bonds must be
published before the issuance of the Bonds in order to comply with the
requirements of Section 33 of Act 94; and
WHEREAS, the City intends at this time to state its intentions to be
reimbursed from proceeds of the Bonds for any expenditures undertaken
by the City for the Project prior to issuance of the Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to publish a
notice of intent to issue the Bonds in the Livonia Observer, a newspaper
of general circulation in the City.
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2. The notice of intent shall be published as a display advertisement
not less than one-quarter (1/4) page in size in substantially the form
attached to this resolution as Exhibit A.
3. The City Council does hereby determine that the foregoing form
of Notice of Intent to Issue Bonds, and the manner of publication
directed, is adequate notice to the electors of the City and users of the
System, and is the method best calculated to give them notice of the
City's intent to issue the Bonds, the purpose of the Bonds, the security
for the Bonds, and the right of referendum of the electors with respect
thereto, and that the provision of forty-five (45) days within which to file a
referendum petition is adequate to insure that the City’s electors may
exercise their legal rights of referendum, and the newspaper named for
publication is hereby determined to reach the largest number of persons
to whom the notice is directed.
4. The City makes the following declarations for the purpose of
complying with the reimbursement rules of Treas. Reg. §1.150-2
pursuant to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended
(a) A
s of the date hereof, the City reasonably expects to
reimburse the City for the expenditures described in (b) below with
proceeds of debt to be incurred by the City;
(b) The expenditures described in this paragraph (b) are for
the costs of acquiring and constructing the Project which were or will
be paid subsequent to sixty (60) days prior to the date hereof.
(c) The maximum principal amount of debt expected to be
issued for the Project, including issuance costs, is $12,500,000.00.
5. The Mayor, City Clerk, Finance Director and City Treasurer
of the City are each authorized to act as an authorized officer or
designated representative in connection with the Project and execute
and deliver such applications, documents or certificates with EGLE,
the MFA or other entities as may be necessary or advisable to enable
the City to issue and sell the Bonds as contemplated herein and to meet
its obligations under DWRF Loan Program.
6. The City hereby confirms the retention of Miller, Canfield,
Paddock and Stone, P.L.C. (“Miller Canfield”), as bond counsel in
connection with the Bonds. The City has been advised that Miller
Canfield has represented the MFA in the past and may be representing
the MFA presently in connection with various matters including the
DWRF loan program and the City consents to the representation of the
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MFA by Miller Canfield in connection with DWRF loan program that
may be utilized by the City in connection with Bonds.
7. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with
the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.
EXHIBIT A
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS AND ELECTORS OF THE CITY OF LIVONIA
AND TO USERS OF THE CITY'S WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE
DISPOSAL SYSTEM OF INTENT TO ISSUE REVENUE BONDS AND
THE
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM RELATING THERETO
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of Livonia, County of
Wayne, State of Michigan (the "City"), intends to issue and sell revenue bonds
pursuant to Act 94, Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended, in one or more
series in a total amount not to exceed Twelve Million Five Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($12,500,000.00), for the purpose of paying all or part of the cost to
acquire, construct, furnish and equip improvements to the water supply system
of the City's existing Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System, including the
replacement and upsizing of approximately 7.5 miles of water mains in the City,
together with all related appurtenances and attachments thereto.
SOURCE OF PAYMENT OF REVENUE BONDS
THE PRINCIPAL OF AND INTEREST ON THE REVENUE BONDS SHALL BE
PAYABLE solely from the revenues received by the City from the operations of
the Water Supply and Sewage Disposal System (the "System"). The revenues
will consist of rates and charges billed to the users of the System, a schedule
of which is presently on file in the office of the City Clerk. The rates and charges
may from time to time be revised to provide sufficient revenues to provide for the
expenses of operating and maintaining the system, to pay the principal of and
interest on the bonds and to pay other obligations of the system.
BOND DETAILS
THE REVENUE BONDS will be payable in annual installments not to exceed
twenty (20) in number and will bear interest at the rate or rates to be determined
at public or private sale but in no event to exceed such rates as may be permitted
by law on the unpaid balance from time to time remaining outstanding on said
bonds.
IN THE EVENT THAT THE CITY DEEMS IT DESIRABLE TO SELL THE
REVENUE BONDS TO THE MICHIGAN FINANCE AUTHORITY, THE CITY
MAY BE REQUIRED TO PLEDGE FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDS
MONEY RECEIVED OR TO BE RECEIVED BY THE CITY DERIVED FROM
IMPOSITION OF TAXES BY THE STATE AND RETURNED OR TO BE
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RETURNED TO THE CITY AS PROVIDED BY LAW, except for money the use
of which is prohibited for such purposes by the State Constitution. The City may
enter into an agreement providing for the payment of taxes, which taxes are
collected by the State and returned to the City as provided by law, to the
authority or a trustee, and such funds may be pledged for the payment of the
revenue bonds.
RIGHT OF REFERENDUM
THE REVENUE BONDS WILL BE ISSUED WITHOUT A VOTE OF THE
ELECTORS UNLESS A PETITION REQUESTING SUCH A VOTE SIGNED BY
NOT LESS THAN 10% OF THE REGISTERED ELECTORS OF THE CITY IS
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK WITHIN FORTY-FIVE (45) DAYS AFTER
PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. IF SUCH PETITION IS FILED, THE
BONDS MAY NOT BE ISSUED WITHOUT AN APPROVING VOTE OF A
MAJORITY OF THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE CITY VOTING
THEREON. If such petition is filed and the electors of the City voting thereon
approve the issuance of the bonds, then the bonds may be payable from
revenues or from ad valorem taxes that may be levied on all taxable property in
the City without limitation as to rate or amount.
THIS NOTICE is given pursuant to the requirements of Section 33, Act 94,
Public Acts of Michigan, 1933, as amended.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION will be furnished at the office of the City Clerk
upon request.
City Clerk
City of Livonia
#390-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated October 28, 2019, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and the City Attorney, and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept
the bid of Allie Brothers, Inc., 20295 Middlebelt Road, Livonia, Michigan
48152, for supplying the Division of Police with police uniforms for the unit
prices set forth in the uniform price sheet attached to said report and
recommendation, which unit prices shall remain in effect for a two (2) year
period, from January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2021, with two (2) one-year
extensions, the same having been the sole bid received and meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize such
purchase from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-325-768-010
for this purpose.
#391-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 6, 2019, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Hard Rock Concrete, Inc., 38146
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Abruzzi Drive, Westland, Michigan 48185 for performing all work required
in connection with the 2020 Fire Station No. 3 parking lot improvement
project, at the unit pricing awarded in Contract 19-C, pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 54-19, adopted on February 25, 2019, for a total amount
not to exceed $150,675.00, based on the Engineering Division’s estimate
of units of work involved and subject to the final payment based on the
actual units of work completed in accordance with the unit prices accepted
herein; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in
an amount not to exceed $150,675.00 from 2020 budgeted funds in
Capital Projects Fund (401) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does
hereby authorize the action herein without competitive bidding in
accordance with Section 3.04.140D3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances,
as amended, since no advantage to the City would result from additional
competitive bidding, 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; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and on behalf of the City
of Livonia to execute a contract with the aforesaid company, approved as
to form and substance by the Department of Law, and to do all other things
necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#392-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the City Engineer, dated November 6, 2019, which
bears the signature of the Director of Finance, is approved by the Director
of Public Works, and approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council
does hereby accept the unit price bid of Nagle Paving Company, 36780
Amrhein, Livonia, Michigan 48150, for performing all work required in
connection with the 2020 Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center Parking Lot
Improvement Project, Phase ii, at the unit pricing awarded in Contract 19-
A, pursuant to Council Resolution No. 119-19, adopted on April 8, 2019,
for a total amount not to exceed $175,000.00, based on the Engineering
Division’s estimate of units of work involved and subject to the final
payment based on the actual units of work completed in accordance with
the unit prices accepted herein; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $175,000.00 from
2020 budgeted funds in Capital Projects Fund (401) for this purpose;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without
competitive bidding in accordance with Section 3.04.140D3 of the Livonia
Code of Ordinances, as amended, since no advantage to the City would
result from additional competitive bidding, 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; and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized for and
on behalf of the City of Livonia to execute a contract with the aforesaid
company, approved as to form and substance by the Department of Law,
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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: Kritzman, Bahr, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the resolutions adopted.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously
adopted, it was:
#393-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the City Engineer, dated November 7, 2019, which bears the signatures
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,
concerning additions to the local street system, for Act 51 revenue
computation purposes, the Council does hereby remove this item from the
Consent Agenda and directs that this item be placed on the agenda for
the next Regular Meeting of December 16, 2019.
President Toy reported out on the Committee of the Whole meeting of October
9, 2019.
a. Petition 2019-06-06-01 submitted by the City Planning Commission
pursuant to Council Resolution 163-19 and Section 23.01 (a) of Zoning
Ordinance No. 543, as amended, proposing to amend Subsection 2 of
Section 2.10, (definition of Bed and Breakfast Establishment”) of Article II,
to include residences marketed and offered for rent online by platforms
such as “Airbnb”, “VRBO”, “HomeAway” or other similar websites. (CR
346-19 and CR 30-19)
On a motion by Bahr, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#394-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and
recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated October 9, 2019,
submitted pursuant to Council Resolution Nos. 346-19 and 30-19, and
further having considered a communication from the City Planning
Commission, dated August 28, 2019, which transmits its resolution #08-
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75-2019, adopted on August 27, 2019, with regard to Petition 2019-06-
06-01, submitted by the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Council
Resolution 163-19 and Section 23.01(a) of Zoning Ordinance No. 543, as
amended, proposing to amend Subsection 2 of Section 2.10, (definition of
“Bed and Breakfast Establishment”) of Article II, to include residences
marketed and offered for rent online by platforms such as “Airbnb”,
“VRBO”, “HomeAway” or other similar websites, the Council does hereby
determine that this item shall remain in the Committee of the Whole.
A communication from the Director of Finance and the Director of Public
Works, dated November 7, 2019 and November 18, 2019, regarding cost
allocation and funding sources for the DPW HQ/Water Building, was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
A communication from the Director of Public Works and Director of
Finance, dated October 25, 2019, re: the status of the new DPW Building Project
and proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), was received and placed on
file for the information of the Council.
A handout presented at the Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee
from Sidock Group, Inc. and DeMaria Building Company, Inc., was received and
placed on file for the information of the Council.
Vice-President Jolly reported out for Councilmember Cathy White, Chair of the
Capital Outlay & Infrastructure Committee, on the meetings of October 30, 2019
and November 13, 2019.
a. Request to schedule a meeting to discuss the conceptual planning and
design of the proposed DPW Water & Sewer Building for its report and
recommendation. (Allocation of Funds) (CR 152-15)
On a motion by Meakin, supported by McIntyre, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#395-19 RESOLVED, that having considered the reports and
recommendations of the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee, dated
October 30, 2019 and November 13, 2019, submitted pursuant to Council
Resolution No. 152-15, adopted on May 18, 2015, and communications from
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the Director of Finance and the Director of Public Works, dated November 7,
2019 and November 18, 2019, which are approved for submission by the
Mayor, and a communication from the Departments of Public Works and
Finance, dated October 25, 2019, which is approved for submission by the
Mayor, regarding the summary status of the new DPW Building Project and
the proposed Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), and the cost allocation and
funding sources for the DPW HQ/Water Building, the Council does hereby
direct that this item be placed on the agenda for the next regular meeting of
December 16, 2019.
McIntyre gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 020 AND 070 OF TITLE
8, CHAPTER 40 (NOXIOUS WEEDS AND REFUSE) 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.
Meakin took from the table, for second reading and adoption, the following
Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 22 (ILLICIT DISCHARGE
ELIMINATION) TO TITLE 13 OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing Ordinance with the following result:
AYES: Kritzman, Bahr, McIntyre, Meakin, Jolly and Toy
NAYS: None
The President declared the foregoing Ordinance duly adopted, and would
become effective on publication.
A communication from the Director of Community Resources, dated
November 20, 2019, re: attaching revised contract for caretaking services at
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the Historical Village at Greenmead, was received and placed on file for the
information of the Council.
On a motion by McIntyre, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#396-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Community Resources, dated November 6, 2019, which
bears the signature of the Finance Director and the City Attorney and is
approved for submission by the Mayor, and a subsequent communication
dated November 20, 2019, to which is attached a revised contract for
caretaking services at the Historical Village at Greenmead between the
City of Livonia and Jeffrey Ronayne, an independent contractor, for the
period February 1, 2020 through November 30, 2022, with an option to
renew for two (2) additional two-year terms at the discretion of City
Council, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for
and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute this contract in the manner
and form herein submitted, and to do all other things necessary or
incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Meakin, and unanimously adopted, it
was:
#397-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Director of Human Resources, dated November 21, 2019, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and approved for submission by
the Mayor, and which transmits resolution #19-179 adopted by the Civil
Service Commission on November 20, 2019, wherein it is recommended
that the proposed agreement between the City of Livonia and the
AFSCME Union Local 1917, as summarized in the attachment to the
aforesaid communication, be approved for the period December 1, 2019
through November 30, 2022, the Council does hereby approve of and
concur in the aforesaid action of the Civil Service Commission; and the
Mayor and City Clerk are hereby requested to affix their signatures to the
said contract, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#398-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Human Resources Director, dated November 21, 2019, which bears
the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and which transmits resolution #19-180 adopted by the Civil
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Service Commission on November 20, 2019, and which recommends
certain salary and fringe benefit adjustments for non-represented City of
Livonia employees, for the period December 1, 2019 through November
30, 2022, which are as follows:
1. Wage adjustments:
a. Effective December 1, 2019 – 2%
b. Effective December 1, 2020 – 2.5%
c. Effective December 1, 2021 – 3%
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2. Creation of a 4 tier prescription co-pay of 10% of the cost for the
drug up to a maximum of $100 per prescription for specialty drugs.
3. Increased maximum retiree health insurance premium from $200
to $250 effective November 30, 2021.
4. Removed residency requirement provision.
5. Increased City’s contribution to Defined Contribution Account for
employees hired prior to March 17, 1997 from 13% to 14% and
increased City contribution to Defined Contribution Account for
employees hired after March 17, 1997 from 9% to 11%; increased
employee contribution to Defined Contribution Account for all
employees to 4.5%.
6. Eligible employees, who retire after Commission and Council
approval of these changes, the medical coverage provided for the
retirees, their spouses and families following retirement comprise
a vested, fixed and unalterable right as set forth in this resolution.
The retired employees, their spouses and families, as applicable,
are entitled to said medical coverage through the retiree’s lifetime
and that of his/her eligible spouse, as provided herein.
7. Extended bereavement leave for grandchildren from 4 days to 10
days.
8. Increased compensatory time maximum from 60 hours to 80
hours.
9. Increased dental reimbursement from $850 to $900.
10. Increased City’s contribution to RHSP participants’ accounts from
$70 per bi-weekly pay period to $80 per bi-weekly pay period.
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11. Increased vacation time given to employees with 5-10 years of
service from 9 hours per month to 10 hours per month (excluding
Department Heads).
12. Increased maximum vacation accrual from 456 hours to 496 hours.
13. Provide one hundred dollars ($100) to non-represented employees
in the form of a voucher which must be used to purchase
department-approved apparel through the established voucher
program.
14. Tuition reimbursement – Provide an annual maximum of $800 per
employee for pre-approved, job-related classes. All classes must
be pre-approved by the reporting authority and Civil Service and
the employee must receive a “C” or better to be reimbursed.
15. Modify vacation time for new Department Heads (hired after
January 2015) from 10 hours per month for the first 10 years to 10
hours per month with 1-5 years of service; 12 hours per month with
5-10 years of service; 13 hours per month with 10-15 years of
service; and 14 hours per month after 15 years of service.
THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND APPROVE OF THE
AFORESAID ACTION IN THE MANNER AND FORM HEREIN
SUBMITTED.
On a motion by Jolly, supported by Kritzman, and unanimously adopted,
it was:
#399-19 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from
the Office of the Mayor, dated November 21, 2019, which bears the
signature of the Director of Finance, to which is attached a Memorandum
from the Human Resources Director, dated November 15, 2019, which
recommends certain salary and fringe benefit adjustments for City
Department Heads consistent with those recently approved for non-
represented City of Livonia employees for the period December 1, 2019
through November 30, 2022, which are as follows:
1. Wage adjustments:
a. Effective December 1, 2019 – 2%
b. Effective December 1, 2020 – 2.5%
c. Effective December 1, 2021 – 3%
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2. Creation of a 4 tier prescription co-pay of 10% of the cost for the
drug up to a maximum of $100 per prescription for specialty drugs.
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3. Increased maximum retiree health insurance premium from $200
to $250 effective November 30, 2021.
4. Removed residency requirement provision.
5. Increased City contribution to Defined Contribution Account for
employees hired prior to March 17, 1997 from 13% to 14% and
increased City contribution to Defined Contribution Account for
employees hired after March 17, 1997 from 9% to 11%; increased
employee contribution to Defined Contribution Account for all
employees from 4% to 4.5%.
6. Eligible employees, who retire after Commission and Council
approval of these changes, the medical coverage provided for the
retirees, their spouses and families following retirement comprise
a vested, fixed and unalterable right as set forth in this resolution.
The retired employees, their spouses and families, as applicable,
are entitled to said medical coverage through the retiree’s lifetime
and that of his/her eligible spouse, as provided herein.
7. Extended bereavement leave for grandchildren from 4 days to 10
days.
8. Increased compensatory time maximum from 60 hours to 80 hours.
9. Increased dental reimbursement from $850 to $900.
10. Increased City’s contribution to RHSP participants’ accounts from
$70 per bi-weekly pay period to $80 per bi-weekly pay period.
11. Increased maximum vacation accrual from 456 hours to 496 hours.
12. Provide one hundred dollars ($100) to non-represented employees
in the form of a voucher which must be used to purchase
department-approved apparel through the established voucher
program.
13. Tuition reimbursement – Provide an annual maximum of $800 per
employee for pre-approved, job-related classes. All classes must
be pre-approved by the reporting authority and Civil Service and
the employee must receive a “C” or better to be reimbursed.
14. Modify vacation time for new department heads (hired after
January 2015) from 10 hours per month for the first 10 years to 10
hours per month with 1-5 years of service; 12 hours per month with
5-10 years of service; 13 hours per month with 10-15 years of
service; and 14 hours per month after 15 years of service.
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THE COUNCIL DOES HEREBY CONCUR IN AND APPROVE OF THE
AFORESAID ACTION IN THE MANNER AND FORM HEREIN
SUBMITTED.
Councilmember McIntyre sent condolences to the City of Trenton on the death
of their Mayor, Kyle Stack.
There was no Audience Communication at the end of the meeting.
On a motion by Meakin, supported by Bahr, and unanimously adopted,
this 1,886th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:58 p.m. on December 2, 2019.
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Susan M. Nash, City Clerk