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On January 18, 2023, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the Councilmember McIntyre of the Council
at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember Bahr led the meeting in Prayer.
Roll was called with the following result: Scott Bahr, Rob Donovic, Scott Morgan, Brandon McCullough, and Kathleen McIntyre. Absent: Jim Jolly and Laura Toy.
Elected and appointed officials present: Paul Bernier, City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Sara Kasprowicz, Program Supervisor of Council Office; Mark Taormina, Director of Planning
and Economic Development; and Todd Zilincik, City Engineer.
Councilmember Donovic asked that we keep Fallen Officer Larry Nehasil, his family, and the Livonia Police Department in our thoughts since it is the anniversary of his passing in January
of 2011. He also thanked all officers currently serving in Livonia.
Councilmember McIntyre asked for a moment of silence in honor of Officer
Nehasil.
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr, supported by Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#001-23 RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the 1,959th Regular Meeting of the Council held December 14, 2022 are approved as presented.
Patti, Roxanne, and Ron Riggio voiced concerns regarding people with Special Needs being eligible to use Livonia Transit.
Susan Czuj, 32700 Hees St, Livonia spoke in support of the Noble Library and suggested a new Senior Center be put in that location in the event the building is removed.
Many residents shared their desire to keep the Alfred Noble Library, and many spoke about the lack of city buildings and services at the south end of the Livonia.
Karlos Kalewski, 15026 Garden Street, asked why Alex Boyko was allowed to open a tattoo shop in Livonia based on his history and the current allegations against him.
Greg Gdaniec voiced concerns about the lack of information available as to the planned use of the vacant building at 31500 Ann Arbor Trail and the lack of city services at the South
end of the city.
Councilmember McIntyre announced the retirement of DPW employee Sidney Sorenson, there is one X item on the Agenda, and Assistant Chief City Attorney Mike Fisher’s birthday is January
23, 2023.
Councilmember Donovic spoke about Noble Library and thanked everyone for coming out to support it. He explained that plans pertaining to the Noble Library have not come before Council,
but they are expected to have in depth discussions in March. He encouraged everyone to stay engaged on this topic.
Councilmember Bahr added that it is his understanding that the plans for the Noble Library will go through a community visioning process much like the master plan did and he has heard
nothing about plans for that space.
Councilmember McCullough reminded everyone of the upcoming hockey game between the Livonia Allstars and the Red Wings Alumni with all proceeds going to Livonia Kids and Families. He
indicated he is in favor of renovating the Noble Library building.
Councilmember Morgan thanked everyone for coming out to support the Noble Library.
Councilmember McIntyre said she is the Chair of the Public Safety and Health Committee and is trying to schedule a meeting regarding the deer overpopulation in Livonia.
On a motion by Councilmember McCullough, supported by Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#002-23 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Brandon McCullough, seconded by Councilmember Rob Donovic, at the Regular Meeting held January 18, 2023, the Council does hereby
refer the “2022 Facility Condition Assessment and Space Needs Assessment” to the Capital Outlay and Infrastructure Committee for further discussion.
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr, supported by Councilmember Donovic, it was:
#003-23 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Andrea Smith, Treasurer, Gridiron Cru Club, Inc., dated December 5, 2022, the Council does hereby take this means to indicate
that Gridiron Cru Club, Inc. is recognized as a non-profit organization operating in the community, and the action herein being taken for the purpose of affording Gridiron Cru Club,
Inc. the opportunity to qualify for a charitable gaming license or registration from the State of Michigan in accordance with provisions of State statute.
#004-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Office of the Mayor, dated December 6, 2022, and in accordance with the provisions of the Brownfield Redevelopment
Financing Act, Act 381 of Public Acts of the State of Michigan of 1996, as amended, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the reappointment of Andrew Lendrum, 19706 Osmus,
Livonia, MI 48152, to the Livonia Brownfield Redevelopment Authority for a term of three years, which will expire on November 24, 2025.
#005-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Fire Chief, dated December 13, 2022, 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) Zoll Cardiac Monitor to replace outdated or de-certified equipment, and is a critical piece of
life-saving equipment, from Zoll Medical Corporation, 269 Mill Road, Helmsford, MA 01824-4105, for a total amount not to exceed $35,384.14; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $35,384.14 from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-338-979-000 (Capital Outlay – Fire Equipment) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council
does hereby authorize the said action without competitive bidding for the reason that Zoll Corporation is the sole vendor for this specialized type of equipment, and such action is taken
in accordance Section 3.04.140.E.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#006-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 14, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request to enter into a new five-year strategic recording plan and maintenance agreement with Equature, the Council
does hereby authorize the Mayor and City Clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to enter into a five-year recording system maintenance agreement for the period from January
21, 2023 to January 20, 2028 with Equature, 18311 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48075, to include replacement of existing hardware which is nearing its end of life expectancy, Next
Generation 911 Capture Software, unlimited client access licenses, lifetime software upgrades and training, 24/7/365 technical support (remote and on-site), 24/7/365 proactive alert
and monitoring, self-healing software and internal and external archive data storage, for a five-year aggregate amount not to exceed $90,270.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize
an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $19,254.00 for the first year commencing January 21, 2023 from funds budgeted in Account No. 101-306-851-020 for this purpose, and future annual
amounts not to exceed $17,754.00 for years 2 thru 5 utilizing the same account number; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase without competitive bidding
for the reason that Equature is a sole source provider as it owns and maintains the necessary design and manufacturing data and intellectual property rights required to produce Equature,
which meets the police department’s recording requirements from a local manufacturer; and such action is taken in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.3 of
the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#007-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Chief of Police, dated December 20, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Finance Director and the City
Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, regarding a request to enter into a one-year service agreement for the professional constitutional policing and policy advising
services of Brett M. Naumcheff, through the Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group, the Council does hereby authorize the Mayor and City clerk, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia,
to enter into a one-year service agreement for the professional constitutional policing and policy advising services of Brett M. Naumcheff, through the Michigan Police Legal Advisor
Group, 39555 Ochard Hill Place, Suite 600, Novi, MI 48375, commencing February 1, 2023, at a cost of $3,000.00 per month, for a period of twelve (12) months, in a total amount not to
exceed $36,000.00; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize a monthly expenditure in an amount not to exceed $3,000.00, for a period of twelve (12) months, from funds budgeted in Account
No: 101-304-818-000 (Contractual Services) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize said purchase without competitive bidding for the reason that the
Michigan Police Legal Advisor Group (MPLAG) is the only law firm in the State of Michigan that provides the professional services described in the aforementioned communication, as well
as the unique legal training, consulting and advising on the narrow and specific legal aspects of police policy, practice, administration and constitutional law; and such action is taken
in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended.
#008-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assessor, dated December 20, 2022, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance and is approved for submission
by the Mayor, and in accordance with Chapter VIII, Section 6 of the Charter of the City of Livonia, the Council does hereby determine to approve the following dates for the Board of
Review to conduct Public Hearings in 2023, which Public Hearings are to be conducted in the conference room of the City Assessor on the first floor of the Livonia City Hall, 33000 Civic
Center Drive, Livonia, MI 48154:
Tuesday March 7, 2023 Organizational Meeting 9:00 a.m-3:00 p.m.
Monday March 13, 2023 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 14, 2023 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 15, 2023 5:00 p.m-9:00 p.m.
Thursday March 16, 2023 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m.
Friday March 17, 2023 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m-4:00 p.m.
FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine that the daily rate of compensation to be paid to the members of the Board of Review shall be $120.00 for the Chairperson and $100.00 for other
members.
Pursuant to Public Act No. 165, Public Acts of 1971, we hereby give notice that the following tentative ratios and multipliers will be used to determine the State Equalized Value (S.E.V.)
for the year 2023:
CLASS RATIO S.E.V. FACTOR (MULTIPLIER)
Agricultural 50.00 1.0000
Commercial 50.00 1.0000
Industrial 50.00 1.0000
Residential 50.00 1.0000
Personal 50.00 1.0000
#009-23 I, Susan M. Nash, the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Livonia, do hereby certify that the following resolution was adopted at a meeting of the City Council
for the City of Livonia held on January 18, 2023; is on file; has not been amended, altered or revoked; and is in full force and effect.
RESOLVED:
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia will file an application to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) for the Certified Local Government Grant program in the amount of $60,000.00
for the Rehabilitation Planning for the South Barn at Greenmead Historical Park for the resource located at 20501 Newburgh Road, Livonia, MI 48152;
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia acknowledges that the Certified Local Government Grant Program is an expense reimbursement program. The City of Livonia authorizes expenditures in the amount
of $60,000.00 for the project work with funds from Account No: 101-821-931-220;
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia acknowledges it will be responsible for paying invoices as they become due and that reimbursement will be made upon completion of final project work, SHPO
acceptance of the final completion report, and SHPO audit and acceptance of financial documentation for eligible costs;
WHEREAS, upon approval of the application by the SHPO, the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Livonia shall be authorized to sign the grant agreement, any necessary grant agreement
amendments, and other agreement-related documents; and
WHEREAS, Edward Davis, Superintendent of Parks and Recreation of the City of Livonia, is appointed as the Grant Project Manager who will oversee the day-to-day grant management and grant
administration duties, including vendor selection and coordinating the payment of vendor invoices;
RESOLVED, that the City of Livonia directs the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation of the City of Livonia to file an application for a grant from the SHPO Certified Local Government
Grant Program for $60,000.00; and
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk of the City of Livonia be authorized to sign the grant application and any additional grant documentation, and to take any additional administrative
actions necessary to implement this resolution.
City Clerk
#010-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Community Resources, dated December 19, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Director of
Finance and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the bid of Filmtools Inc., 1015 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505, for the
purchase, installation and configuration of a new cablecast server, to include ongoing warranties and technical support, in an amount not exceed $31,657.50, for use by the Community
Resources Department Cable Division and to replace the current obsolete system which no longer supports the latest features and upgrades, and is no longer eligible for technical support,
the same having been the sole bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $31,657.50 from funds already
budgeted in Account No. 297-806-987-000 for this purpose.
#011-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated November 30, 2022, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution 326-22,
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 to the
Engineering contract between the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 for construction engineering services, including inspection and contract
administration, relative to the 8 Mile Pressure Reducing Valve project, 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 the City of Livonia and OHM Advisors, 34000 Plymouth Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150, to provide construction engineering services, including inspection
and contract administration, relative to the 8 Mile Pressure Reducing Valve Project, in an amount not to exceed $75,000.00, said amount being based on the preliminary cost estimates
and subject to adjustment based on the actual bids; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure which shall not exceed $75,000.00, except upon explicit approval of City
Council, such funds to come from 2022-2023 budgeted funds in Account No. 592-559-158-000 (Water and Sewer Fund) for this purpose.
#012-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated November 29, 2022, 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 eleven (11) Exmark Lazer S-Series 749 mowers
from Weingartz (formerly Commercial Lawnmower), 32098 Plymouth Road, Livonia, MI 48150, at a cost of $12,799.00 each, for a total amount not to exceed $140,789.00, to replace comparable
units that have exceeded their life expectancy, the same to be expended from funds already budgeted in account no: 401-000-987-000 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 low State of Michigan bid price under MI-Deal Contract No. 0-71B7700085 and
through Sourcewell (formerly NJPA) Contract No. 062117-TTC; 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.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced mowers at public auction hosted
by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new mowers.
#013-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 7, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works
and the Finance Director and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of one (1) Trailer Mounted Four-Ton Asphalt Hotbox (Model KM8000TEDX)
from Alta Equipment Co., 56195 Pontiac Trail, New Hudson, MI 48165, for an amount not to exceed $32,845.00, to be utilized by the Roads Department (ID #124) and to replace an older unit
that has exceeded its life expectancy; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $32,845.00 from budgeted funds in the 2022-2023 budget in
Account No. 401-000-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the same is made through the National Cooperative
Purchasing Alliance, under Contract No. 05-25, 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.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced equipment at public auction hosted by the
Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new equipment.
#014-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 12, 2022, 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 one (1) Cat 420XE Tractor Backhoe, utilizing
the Sourcewell Purchasing Program (formerly NJPA) which was awarded to Michigan Cat, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48375 (Vendor #3732), for an amount not to exceed $163,526.74, to be utilized
by the Roads Department (ID #402) and to replace a comparable unit that has outlived its life expectancy; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $163,526.74 from Account No. 401-000-987-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low Sourcewell bid price under Contract No. 032119-CAT 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.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced tractor at
public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new tractor.
#015-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 12, 2022, 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 one (1) Cat 420XE Tractor Backhoe, utilizing
the Sourcewell Purchasing Program (formerly NJPA) which was awarded to Michigan Cat, 24800 Novi Road, Novi, MI 48375 (Vendor #3732), for an amount not to exceed $166,705.74, to be utilized
by the Water Department (ID #438) and to replace a comparable unit that has outlived its life expectancy; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to
exceed $166,705.74 from Account No. 592-559-140-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby determine to authorize this purchase without competitive bidding inasmuch as the
same is based upon the low Sourcewell bid price under Contract No. 032119-CAT 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.E.4 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the disposal of the replaced tractor at
public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new tractor.
#016-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated November 30, 2022, 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 accept the following low bids which meet specifications for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with aggregate materials specified at the unit prices bid for the 2023 calendar year requirements:
Aggregate Purchases: 2023 Primary Per Ton $ Alternate Per Ton $ MDOT- 21AA-Limestone Osburn $19.75 Farmer $21.65 MDOT-6A-Limestone Farmer $24.40 Jackies $24.99
MDOT-22A Osburn $21.00 Farmer $22.15 WCDPS-30A (Blast Furnace Slag) Jackies $24.79 AMS $30.70 MDOT-Class I Farmer $24.50 Jackies $32.99 MDOT-Class II Jackies $11.19 Osburn $12.00 MDOT-2NS-Natural
Sand Jackies $19.99 Osburn $20.00 MDOT-2MS-Mortar Sand Farmer $15.55 Jackies $15.69 MDOT-60-40 Washed–Conc. Aggregates Farmer $25.00 Jackies $32.99 1” to 3” Crushed Concrete Jackies $17.49 AMS $20.89 MDOT-6A
Natural Stone Osburn $23.00 Farmer $23.50 MDOT-5G Farmer $25.90 Jackies $28.99 Ag-Lime-“Parks” Osburn $22.50 Farmer $22.80
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 101-463-782-000 (Roads Maintenance Section) for this
purpose.
#017-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated November 30, 2022, 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 accept the bid of Etna Supply Company, 4901 Clay Ave. SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548 for
supplying the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with water main repair clamps for a one (1) year period from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, based upon the unit
prices set forth in the attachment therein, for a total estimated cost not to exceed $100,000.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications;
FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in a total amount not to exceed $100,000.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 592-000-109-020 (Water & Sewer Fund/Inventory,
Mat’ls & Supplies) for this purpose; FURTHER, in the event the low bidder is unable to supply the Public Service Division (Water Maintenance Section) with the product requested, the
Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second lowest bidder, Ferguson Waterworks, 24425 Schoenherr Rd., Warren, MI 48089 to supply the water main repair clamps for the
estimated total cost not to exceed $100,000.00; 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(s) and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#018-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 15, 2022, 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 accept the bid of Piedmont Concrete, 29934 Eight Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
for supplying the Department of Public Works with ready-mix concrete for the City’s 2023 calendar year requirements, at the unit prices bid, for the period from January 1, 2023 to December
31, 2023, for an estimated total amount not to exceed $50,000.00, the same having been in fact the lowest bid received which meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby
authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from funds budgeted in Account Nos.: 101-463-782-000 and 592-559-787-060 for this purpose; FURTHER, in the event the low
bidder is unable to provide the product requested, the Council does hereby accept the unit price bid of the second lowest bidder, Superior Materials, 30701 W. 10 Mile Road, Farmington
Hills, MI 48336 for supplying the Department of Public Works with ready-mix concrete for the estimated total amount not to exceed $50,000.00; 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 bidders, and to do all other
things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#019-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 15, 2022, 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 accept the following low bids which meet specifications for supplying
the Public Service Division (Road Maintenance Section) with hot and cold bituminous materials specified at the unit prices bid for the period September 1, 2022 through October 30, 2023:
Ajax Materials, 1957 Crooks Rd., Suite #A, Troy, MI 48084
M.D.O.T. 13A HMA $ 90.50 per ton
Cold Patch 192 Delivered $125.00 per ton
Nagle Paving, 36780 Amrhein Rd, Livonia, MI 48150
M.D.O.T. 1500 T 20 AAA HMA $ 92.50 per ton (sole bidder)
Ace Saginaw, 2981 Carrollton Rd., Saginaw, MI 48604
Cold Patch QPR Delivered $135.00 per ton (sole bidder)
Cadillac Asphalt, 39255 Country Club Dr. Ste B20, Farmington Hills, MI 48331
M.D.O.T. 36A HMA $ 90.00 per ton
Cold Patch UPM Delivered $139.00 per ton (sole bidder)
the same having been in fact the lowest bids received which meet all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $90,000.00 from
funds budgeted in Account No. 101-463-782-000 for this purpose; FURTHER, in the event the aforesaid lowest bidders are unable to furnish the materials, the Council does hereby accept
the second lowest bids, which also meet specifications, as alternates for supplying the Public Works Division (Road Maintenance Section) with the bituminous materials, at the unit prices
bid, for the estimated total amount not to exceed $90,000.00; 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(s), and to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#020-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated December 16, 2022, 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 accept the unit price bid of G’s Trees, inc., 1665 Lafayette, Lincoln
Park, MI 48146 for performing all work required in connection with the City’s 2023 Right-of-Way Tree and Stump Removal Program for an estimated total cost not to exceed $293,510.00,
said estimated cost and unit prices having been the lowest bid received and meets all specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed
$293,510.00 from funds budgeted in Account No. 226-528-818-045 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.
#021-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the City Engineer, dated December 15, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works and the
City Attorney and is approved for submission by the Mayor, with regard to a request from Tooling & Equipment International Corporation, a Michigan corporation, in conjunction with the
construction of a storm drainage system to provide adequate drainage from property developed at 12550 and 12560 Tech Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, the Council does hereby determine
as follows:
To accept on behalf of the City of Livonia, the jurisdiction and maintenance of the storm sewer within the property located on Tech Center Drive, north of Plymouth Road, in the Southeast
¼ of Section 26, for the development of Tooling and Equipment International Foundry Addition, which accommodates storm water from property developed at 12550 and 12560 Tech Center Drive,
with the maintenance agreement from the proprietor, Tooling and Equipment International Corporation, a Michigan corporation, located at 12550 Tech Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48150,
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
To authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Storm Water Facilities Maintenance Agreement on behalf of the City.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Donovic, Morgan, McCullough, Bahr and McIntyre
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr, and supported by Councilmember
McCullough, unanimously adopted,it was:
#022-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Economic Development, Strategic Planning & Technology Committee, dated January 4, 2023, submitted pursuant
to Council Resolution No. 249-20, and the report and recommendation of the Superintendent of Parks and Recreation, dated December 8, 2022, to which is attached a proposed Master Plan
for Greenmead Historical Park, prepared by Wade Trim Associates, Inc., 500 Griswold Street, Suite 2500, Detroit, MI 48226, pursuant to Council Resolution 82-21, adopted on March 22,
2021, the Council does hereby approve of and recommends the adoption of the proposed Master Plan for Greenmead Historical Park in the manner and form herein submitted.
Councilmember McCullough thanked everyone involved with this project.
At the direction of the chair, Waiver Petition 2022-10-02-20 has been tabled.
On a motion by Councilmember Donovic, and supported by Councilmember McCullough, and unanimously adopted, it was:
#023-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Committee of the Whole, dated January 11, 2023, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 380-22, and
a communication from the Office of the Mayor, dated November 17, 2022, which bears the signatures of the Human Resources Director, the Finance Director and the City Attorney, and to
which is attached a Memorandum from the Human Resources Director to the Mayor, dated November 15, 2022, 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, 2022 through November 30, 2025, which are as follows:
1. A three-year agreement from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2025;
2. For employees hired on or after September 8, 2011, increase sick leave accumulation from six hours per completed month of service (72 hours per year) to eight hours per completed
month of service (96 hours per year), thus eliminating the tiered system for sick leave accrual;
3. Increase bereavement leave to five days instead of four days for the death of an immediate family member;
4. Increase the City's contribution to employees' RHSP accounts from $80 per bi-weekly pay period to $90 per bi-weekly pay period effective December 1, 2022, and $45 per week for part-time
employees;
5. Add Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid holiday;
6. Transition to a group program (i.e., optional insurance plan) for dental and optical coverage instead of a reimbursement system effective March 1, 2024. Employees electing to participate
will be responsible for payroll contributions;
7. Increase in Personal Business paid days off from two days per year to three days per year;
8. Increase the City's contribution to the 401(a) Defined Contribution plan for employees hired on or after March 17, 1997, to 12% (an increase of 1%);
9. Increase the salaries of all appointed Department Heads as follows:
Effective December 1, 2022 2% increase
Effective December 1, 2023 3% increase
Effective December 1, 2024 2.5% increase
10. Implement the option for alternative work schedules on a 3-year trial basis. For example, some departments may change to a 10 hour / 4-day work week. Any schedule changes will be
subject to operational needs of the department, and each department will be functioning to provide City services without interruption. Employees may submit a request, subject to approval,
to opt-out of the alternative work schedule; and
11. Upon ratification, provide a $500 signing bonus to any employee who did not receive a wage adjustment.
The Council does hereby concur in and approve of the aforesaid action in the manner and form herein submitted.
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr, supported by Councilmember
Donovic, and unanimously adopted, it was:
#024-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the request of Councilmember Scott Bahr at the Study Meeting held January 4, 2023, regarding the subject matter of a budget amendment in connection
with the removal of funding for the position of Director of Government Affairs, the Council does hereby refer this item to the Finance and Budget Committee for its report and recommendation.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing motion with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Donovic, Morgan, and McIntyre
NAYS: McCullough
Councilmember McIntyre declared the resolution adopted.
On a motion by Councilmember McCullough, supported by Councilmember
Donovic, and unanimously adopted, it was:
#025-23 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 Councilmember Donovic, supported by Councilmember
Bahr, and unanimously adopted, it was:
#026-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Department of Law, dated January 12, 2023, approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the
Department of Law to resolve the claims brought on behalf of Frederick R. Wheeler and Marilyn Wheeler; Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 15-009025-NZ; for the amount of $139,326.86,
and the Department of Law is hereby authorized to do all things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
Several residents spoke in favor of saving the Noble Library.
On a motion by Councilmember McCullough, supported by Councilmember Donovic, and unanimously adopted, this 1,960th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 8:12 p.m.
Susan M. Nash, City Clerk
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