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On June 5, 2023, the above meeting was held at the City Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan, and was called to order by the President of the Council at 7:00 p.m. Councilmember
Bahr led the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll was called with the following result: Scott Bahr, Rob Donovic, Scott Morgan, Brandon McCullough, Kathleen McIntyre, Laura Toy, and Jim Jolly. Absent: None
Elected and appointed officials present: Mike Fisher, Assistant City Attorney; Susan M. Nash, City Clerk; Sara Kasprowicz, Program Supervisor of Council Office; Jacob Uhazie, Planning
and Economic Development Coordinator; and Todd Zilincik, City Engineer.
On a motion by Councilmember McCullough, and supported by Councilmember Morgan, it was:
#165-23 RESOLVED that the Minutes of the 1,969th Regular Meeting of the Council held May 22, 2023 are approved as presented.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Donovic, Morgan, McCullough, Toy, and Jolly
NAYS: None
Present: McIntyre
During audience communication Darrell Smith spoke about the Noble Library and additional access to Livonia City Hall for disabled persons.
Margaret Ehrle, 31545 Pembroke Street, thanked everyone involved with the Memorial Day Ceremony and the Greenmead Flea Market.
Vicki Johnson, 32209 Jamison Court, voiced concerns about a neighboring rental property at 14847 Ingram due to tall grass and rats.
President Jolly asked Mike Fisher, Assistant City Attorney to pass Ms. Johnson’s concerns along to the Ordinance Department.
Councilmember McIntyre announced the retirement of City employees Stan Townsend, Kristen Crawford, and Steven Petsch.
Councilmember Donovic praised the recent City’s Memorial Day Ceremony. He also asked if concerns about excessive growth of grass and weeds along the I-96 freeway could be referred
to the administration.
Todd Zilincik indicated Michigan Department of Transportation is responsible for the I-96 freeway and he will reach out to them regarding this issue.
Councilmember Bahr said he is going to investigate the issue of the rental property mentioned by Ms. Johnson.
Councilmember McCullough said the Greenmead Flea Market was a successful event and reminded everyone of the upcoming Motor City Irish Fest and the Wilson Barn Car Show.
Councilmember McIntyre wished her mother a belated happy birthday. She congratulated the Livonia Save Our Youth Coalition on their recent 5K. She voiced concerns about a growing
situation with store parking lots becoming used car lots after hours. She also asked that Administration’s communication with DTE regarding the repairs on Edgewood be shared with Council.
On a motion by Councilmember McIntyre with the support of Councilmember McCullough, and unanimously adopted it was:
#166-23 RESOLVED, that upon the motion by Councilmember Kathleen McIntyre, seconded by Councilmember Brandon McCollough, at the Regular Meeting held June 5, 2023, the Council does hereby
refer the subject matter of using store parking lots as used car sale lots after hours to the Law and Education Committee for its report and recommendation.
Councilmember Donovic explained there is an elevator in the basement of City Hall that goes to all floors.
President Jolly explained the notice on the agenda for each of the public meetings stating in compliance with Title II of the American with this Americans with Disability Act, and anyone
needing assistance can contact the City Clerk who would assist in those arrangements. He also wished his mother and daughter Lexi a happy birthday.
A communication from the Department of Finance, dated May 5, 2023, re: forwarding various financial statements of the City of Livonia for the month ending March 31, 2023 was received
and placed on file for the information of the Council.
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr, with the support of Councilmember Morgan, it was:
#167-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2023, approved for submission by the Mayor, which transmits its resolution
#05-27-2023, adopted on May 9, 2023, with regard to Petition 2023-04-02-03 submitted by Wade Shows, Inc. requesting waiver use approval to conduct a carnival in the parking lot of the
former Sears, sponsored by the Livonia AM Rotary Club, consisting of amusement rides, games, and food concessions from July 13, 2023, through July 23, 2023, on the property at 29500
Seven Mile Road, located on the northwest corner of Seven Mile and Middlebelt Roads in the Southeast ¼ of Section 2, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation made by the
City Planning Commission and Petition 2023-04-02-03 is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
1. The carnival shall be limited to July 13 through July 23, 2023;
2. The carnival shall be confined to the areas illustrated on the plan
received by the Planning Commission on April 18, 2023;
3. All rides, food concessions, booths, and other equipment and apparatus relating to the carnival operation shall be at least sixty feet (60’) from the rights-of-way of Seven Mile and
Middlebelt Roads;
4. The temporary housing and storage of trucks and equipment associated with the carnival shall be in the property’s southwest corner, as shown on the plan, no closer than sixty feet
(60’) from the right-of-way of Seven Mile Road;
5. The hours of operation shall be limited to Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; and
6. Permits and inspections are required. Wade Shows shall request a pre-event meeting with the Director of Inspection, Fire Marshal, and Emergency Preparedness.
#168-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the City Planning Commission, dated May 10, 2023, which transmits its resolution #05-31-2023, adopted on May 9, 2023, with
regard to Petition 2023-04-08-04 submitted by Haidous Brothers Livonia L.L.C., on behalf of Dairy Queen, requesting approval to redevelop the site, including reconfiguring the parking
lot and drive-thru facilities, add an outdoor patio area and remodel the interior and exterior of the restaurant (former Steak N Shake) at 17200 Middlebelt Road, located on the east
side of Middlebelt Road, north of Six Mile Road, in the Southwest ¼ of Section 12, the Council does hereby concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Petition 2023-04-08-04
is hereby approved and granted, subject to the following conditions:
The Architectural Site Layout identified as sheet number A1.1, dated April 28, 2023, as revised, prepared by James E. Wilkerson A.I.A., is approved and shall be adhered to;
The parking lot shall be repaired, resealed, and restriped as necessary to the satisfaction of the Inspection Department. Parking spaces shall be appropriately sized and marked, including
any barrier-free space(s) as may be required by the State of Michigan;
The Landscape Plan & Plant List identified as sheet number L1.1, dated April 28, 2023, as revised, prepared by James E. Wilkerson A.I.A., is approved and shall be adhered to;
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,
after that, permanently maintained in a healthy condition;
All disturbed lawn areas, including road rights-of-way, shall be sodded instead of hydroseeding;
The Elevations plan identified as sheet number A3.1, dated April 28, 2023, as revised, prepared by James E. Wilkerson A.I.A., is approved and shall be adhered to;
All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be concealed from public view on all sides by screening compatible with other building exterior materials;
This restaurant's maximum customer seating count shall be ninety-eight (98);
The three walls of the dumpster enclosure shall be constructed of brick veneer. The gates shall be solid steel or durable, long-lasting panel fiberglass;
10. All light fixtures shall not exceed twenty feet (20’) in height and shall be shielded to minimize glare trespassing on adjacent properties and roadways;
11. 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;
12. No unshielded LED light band or neon shall be permitted on this site, including the building or around the windows;
13. Unless approved by the proper local authority, any type of exterior advertising, such as promotional flags, streamers, or sponsor vehicles designed to attract the attention of
passing motorists, shall be prohibited;
14. That the plans referenced in this approving resolution shall be submitted to the Inspection Department at the time of application for the Certificate of Occupancy; and
15. Under Section 13.13 of the Livonia Vision 21 Zoning Ordinance, this approval is valid for one year only from the date of approval by the City Council. Unless a building permit
is obtained, this approval shall be null and void at the expiration of said period.
#169-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 2, 2023, wherein she has requested approval of the reappointment of Pat Crandell, 15177 Yale, Livonia,
Michigan 48154, to the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Livonia Board of Directors for a six-year term expiring June 7, 2029, the Council does hereby confirm and approve
such reappointment.
#170-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 2, 2023, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the reappointment of Sam Caramagno, 17441
Merriman, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to The City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2026.
#171-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 2, 2023, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the reappointment of Glen Long, 16186 Edgewood
Drive, Livonia, Michigan 48154, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2026.
#172-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Mayor, dated May 2, 2023, the Council does hereby approve of and concur in the reappointment of Peter Ventura, 18517
Mayfield, Livonia, Michigan 48152, to the City Planning Commission for a term of three years, which will expire on June 9, 2026.
#173-23 RESOLVED, that whereas, under the provisions of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is authorized
to make grants to units of local government to help finance community development programs; and
WHEREAS, the primary objective of such Act is the development of viable urban communities by providing decent housing and suitable living environments and expanding economic opportunities,
principally for persons of low and moderate income; and
WHEREAS, to obtain its Fiscal Year 2023-2024 entitlement funds under the Community Development Block Grant Program as authorized by the Housing Community Development Act of 1974, the
City of Livonia must submit a statement of community development objectives and projected use of funds, satisfactory assurances that the Program will be conducted and administered in
accordance with appropriate federal and state laws and Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations; and satisfactory assurances that, prior to submission of its Final Statement
of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds, it has (A) provided citizens with adequate information concerning the amount of funds available for proposed community
development and housing activities; the range of activities that may be undertaken, the estimated amount of those funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low and moderate
income persons, and other important program requirements, (B) held a public hearing to obtain the views of citizens on community development and housing needs, and (C) provided citizens
an adequate opportunity to examine the content of and to submit comments on the proposed Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Livonia, Michigan, that the Final Statement of Community Development Objectives and Projected Use of Funds for the Fiscal Year
2023-2024 Community Development Block Grant Program is hereby approved and shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Further, the Director of Housing, Mayor/Clerk
shall have the authority to execute the sub-recipient contracts.
#174-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the CDBG Division Director, dated May 11, 2023, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and the
City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, and which references proposed Hold Harmless Contracts between the City of Livonia and First Step; Fair Housing Center of Metropolitan
Detroit; Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Cruz Clinic; Hegira Programs, Inc.; Stonebrook Counseling Associates, PLLC and the Collaborative Health Center for the period July
1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in connection with CDBG-funded victim assistance, fair housing initiative and mental health counseling programs, the Council does hereby authorize the
Mayor, City Clerk and Housing Director, for and on behalf of the City of Livonia, to execute hold harmless contracts that are acceptable to the Law Department as to form and content,
as well as to do all other things necessary or incidental to the full performance of this resolution.
#175-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April 17, 2023, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby accept the quote of People Driven Technology, 6300 Venture Hills Blvd. SW, Byron Center, MI 49315 for the purchase
of one (1) duo security multifactor authentication security subscription, to include hardware tokens, setup and installation services, for a period of one (1) year, in an amount not
to exceed $32,380.00, with additional years 2 and 3 not to exceed a 5% cost increase; FURTHER the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $32,380.00 for
the first year from funds budgeted in Account No. 101-228-986-010 for this purpose, with the sum of $10,000.00 to be reimbursed via an MMRMA RAP grant; 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. 01-96, 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.
#176-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Information Systems Director, dated April 17, 2023, which bears the signature of the Director of Finance
and is approved for submission by the Mayor, in connection with the renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia and ESRI, Inc. for the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS),
the Council does hereby approve a renewal of the contract between the City of Livonia and ESRI Inc., 380 New York Street, Redlands, California 92373, to provide software maintenance
for the City of Livonia’s Geographic Information System (GIS), for a one (1) year period from July 17, 2023 to July 16, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $23,045.97, the same to be expended
from funds already budgeted in Account No. 101-228-851-020 (Computer Software Maintenance) for this purpose; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize the action herein without competitive
bidding in accordance with the provisions set forth in Section 3.04.140.E.3 of the Livonia Code of Ordinances, as amended, for the reason that ESRI, Inc. is a sole source supplier and
no advantage would result from requiring competitive bidding.
#177-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Director of Public Works, dated May 10, 2023, which bears the signatures of the Director of Finance and
is approved for submission by the Mayor, the Council does hereby authorize the purchase of two (2) freightliner single axle conventional UTS dump trucks, model 108SD (vehicles #44 and
#45), from Wolverine Freightliner, 107 S. Groesbeck, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043, at a cost of $109,690.00 each, for a total amount not to exceed $219,380.00; and the upfitting of said
vehicles by Truck and Trailer Specialties, Inc., 900 Grand Oaks Drive, Howell, Michigan 48843, in an amount not to exceed $270,590.00, plus an 8% contingency for unforeseen cost escalations
in an amount not to exceed $39,198.08, for a grand total not to exceed $529,168.08, for the primary use by the Roads Department and to replace vehicles which have surpassed their life
expectancy; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure in an amount not to exceed $529,168.08 from Account No. 401-000-985-010 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-20-023); 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 vehicles at public auction hosted by the Michigan Inter-governmental Trade Network (MITN) or commercial auction after receipt of the new vehicles.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolutions with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Donovic, Morgan, McCullough, McIntyre, Toy, and Jolly
NAYS: None
Councilmember Morgan gave report on the Law and Education Committee Meeting of May 17, 2023.
On a motion by Councilmember Morgan with the support of Councilmember McCullough and unanimously adopted, it was:
#178-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Law and Education Committee, dated May 17, 2023, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 177-05, regarding
the subject matter to add a dog leash law to ensure that dogs are under the control of their owners and to prevent possible tragedies, the Council does hereby determine to take no further
action with regard to this matter.
Christopher Martin, Michigan, read the leash Ordinance and said he is in favor of a leash law.
On a motion by Councilmember Morgan with the support of Councilmember McCullough and unanimously adopted, it was:
#179-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Law and Education Committee, dated May 17, 2023, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 294-14, regarding
the subject matter of the regulation of veterinary hospitals, the Council does hereby determine to take no further action with regard to this matter.
On a motion by Councilmember Morgan with the support of Councilmember McCullough and unanimously adopted, it was:
#180-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Law and Education Committee, dated May 17, 2023, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 317-15, regarding
the subject matter of Sign Permit Application, Petition 2015-08-SN-04, submitted by Huron Sign Company, on behalf of the Livonia Family YMCA, the Council does hereby determine to take
no further action with regard to this matter.
On a motion by Councilmember Donovic with the support of Vice President Toy and unanimously adopted, it was:
#181-23 RESOLVED, that having considered the report and recommendation of the Law and Education Committee, dated May 17, 2023, submitted pursuant to Council Resolution No. 110-23, regarding
the demolition of blighted residential and commercial properties, the Council does hereby request that the Inspection and Law Departments discuss and prepare a proposed ordinance to
better handle vacant structures similar to the City of Westland; FURTHER, the Council does hereby request that the Inspection Department consider a request to increase staffing to allow
more investigations of blighted properties. This item will remain in Committee.
On a motion by Councilmember Bahr with the support of Vice President Toy and unanimously adopted, it was:
#182-23 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Ray Franges, dated May 1, 2023, requesting permission to close Brentwood Street, between Meadowlark Street and Jaquelyn Drive,
on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, including therein permission
to conduct the said affair on Sunday, August 20, 2023, in the event of inclement weather, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval of the Police Department.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Morgan, McCullough, McIntyre, Toy, and Jolly
NAYS: Donovic
President Jolly recused himself at 7:40 p.m. to avoid an appearance of impropriety.
On a motion by Councilmember McIntyre with the support of Councilmember Bahr it was:
#183-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from Brandon M. Grysko, Fausone Bohn, LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc., dated April 17, 2023, wherein
a request is submitted to amend the previously approved Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate (CREC) No. C2020-007, adopted by Council on September 9, 2019 and revised on August
5, 2020, pursuant to Council Resolutions #306-19 and #216-20, for a three-year extension, from December 30, 2027 to December 30, 2030, for the redevelopment of property located at 31501
Schoolcraft Road, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 27, the Council does hereby amend and revise Council Resolution #216-20 so as to read as follows:
WHEREAS, the City Clerk received an Application for Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate from Paul F. Bohn, Fausone Bohn, LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Schoolcraft Lodge,
Inc., dated April 15, 2019, received by the Office of the City Clerk on May 15, 2019, to facilitate the redevelopment of property located at 31501 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan
48150, in the Northeast ¼ of Section 27, (Commercial Rehabilitation District #4); and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia legally established the Commercial Rehabilitation District (Commercial Rehabilitation District #4) on June 17, 2019, after a public hearing held on Wednesday,
May 22, 2019; and, the application was approved for less than 10 years; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk notified in writing the Assessor of the City of Livonia as well as the legislative body of each taxing unit which levies ad valorem property taxes in the local
governmental unit in which the proposed facility is to be located, i.e., the City of Livonia, and advised each of them that the said Application and request has been received; and
WHEREAS, the City Council afforded Paul F. Bohn, Fausone Bohn, LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc., the Assessor, and a representative of each of the affected
taxing units an opportunity for a hearing on this Application and request and said hearing having in fact been conducted at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at the Livonia City
Hall, 33000 Civic Center Drive, Livonia, Michigan; and
WHEREAS, the taxable value of the property proposed to be exempt plus the aggregate taxable value of property previously exempt and currently in force under Public Act 210 of 2005 or
under Public Act 198 of 1974 (IFT's) does not exceed 5% of the total taxable value of the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the application was approved at a public hearing as provided by Section 4(2) of Public Act 210 of 2005 on August 21, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc., is not delinquent in any taxes related to the facility; and
WHEREAS, the application is for commercial property as defined in Section 2(a) of Public Act 210 of 2005; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc., has provided answers to all required questions under the application instructions to the City of Livonia; and
WHEREAS, the City of Livonia requires that rehabilitation of the facility shall be completed by December 1, 2024 unless extended by the City of Livonia for extenuating circumstances;
and
WHEREAS, the commencement of the rehabilitation of the facility did not occur more than six months prior to the filing of the application for exemption; and
WHEREAS, the application relates to a rehabilitation program that when completed constitutes a qualified facility within the meaning of Public Act 210 of 2005 and that is situated within
a Commercial Rehabilitation District established under Public Act 210 of 2005; and
WHEREAS, completion of the qualified facility is calculated to, and will at the time of issuance of the certificate, have the reasonable likelihood to increase commercial activity, create
employment, retain employment, and revitalize a blighted urban area, in which the facility is situated; and
WHEREAS, the rehabilitation includes improvements aggregating 10% or more of the true cash value of the property at commencement of the rehabilitation as provided by Section 2(j) of
Public Act 210 of 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LIVONIA AS FOLLOWS:
1. That the City Council, on the basis of the information received from the applicant, Brandon M. Grysko, Fausone Bohn, LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc.,
finds and determines: (a) that the granting of this extension to the Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate shall not have the effect of substantially impeding the operation
of the local governmental unit or impairing the financial soundness of any taxing unit which levies an ad valorem property tax in the local governmental unit in which the facility is
to be located; (b) the applicant has fully complied with the requirements of Section 8, Act No. 210, P.A. 2005, as amended; and (c) the applicant has demonstrated unforeseen and changed
circumstances justifying an extension, including delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, supply chain interruptions, and materially adverse market conditions.
2. That the City Council hereby approves the Application for an extension to Commercial Rehabilitation Exemption Certificate (CREC) No. C2020-007 from Brandon M. Grysko, Fausone Bohn,
LLP, Attorneys at Law, on behalf of Schoolcraft Lodge, Inc., for the expansion and rehabilitation of the properties located at 31501 Schoolcraft Road, Livonia, Michigan 48150 (Commercial
Rehabilitation District #4), for ten (10) years, commencing December 31, 2020, pursuant to the provisions of PA 210 of 2005, as amended.
A roll call vote was taken on the foregoing resolution with the following result:
AYES: Bahr, Morgan, McIntyre, and Donovic
NAYS: McCullough and Toy
President Jolly resumed the chair at 7:42 p.m.
Councilmember McCullough gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 040 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) 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.
Christopher Martin asked for the name of the person who presented the water rate information at the last meeting.
Councilmember McIntyre confirmed it was Connie Kumpula, Chief Accountant.
Councilmember Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 08 (WATER SERVICE RATES AND REVENUES) 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.
Councilmember Donovic gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 050 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 28 (INDUSTRIAL WASTE SURCHARGE) 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.
Councilmember Morgan gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 120 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) 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.
Councilmember Bahr gave first reading to the following Ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 130 OF TITLE 13, CHAPTER 20 (LIVONIA SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM) OF THE LIVONIA CODE OF ORDINANCES, AS AMENDED.
The foregoing Ordinance, when adopted, is filed in the Journal of Ordinances in the Office of the City Clerk and is the same as if word for word repeated herein. The above Ordinance
was placed on the table for consideration at an upcoming Regular meeting.
On a motion by Councilmember McCullough with the support of Councilmember Donovic and unanimously adopted, it was:
#184-23 RESOLVED, that having considered a communication from the Assistant Director of Public Works, dated May 11, 2023, which bears the signatures of the Director of Public Works,
the Director of Finance and the City Attorney, and is approved for submission by the Mayor, to which is attached a Recommendation for Award and Bid Tabulation, prepared by Hubbell, Roth
and Clark, Inc., 555 Hulet Drive, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-0360, dated May 11, 2023, the Council does hereby accept the bid of KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., 46958 N. Gratiot Avenue,
Suite #174, Chesterfield, MI 48051 for performing all work required in connection with the roof replacements for Fire Station Nos. 1, 5 and 6 and a partial roofing re-cover/repair at
the Senior Center, to include all labor, materials and equipment, in an amount not to exceed $681,853.00, the same having been the second lowest qualified bid received which meets all
specifications; FURTHER, the Council does hereby reject the bid submitted by Source One Construction LLC due to responses from references, inadequate listed project examples and experience,
and unbalanced bid item pricing. The second low bidder is recommended due to qualified experience and positive reference responses; FURTHER, the Council does hereby authorize an expenditure
in an amount not to exceed $681,853.00 from funds budgeted in Account No: 401-000-976-000 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 KJP Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc., and to do all things necessary or incidental
to the full performance of this resolution.
On a motion by Councilmember Donovic with the support of Vice President Toy and unanimously adopted, it was:
#185-23 RESOLVED, that having considered an application from Lauren Feigel, dated May 12, 2023, requesting permission to close the Five Mile Service Road from 36996 to 36916 Five Mile
Road on Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., for the purpose of conducting a block party with barbecue, games, bicycles for kids, and the ability to safely watch
SPREE Fireworks with approximately 75 residents attending the party, the Council does hereby grant permission as requested, the action taken herein being made subject to the approval
of the Police Department.
Councilmember McIntyre indicated the Council President and Councilmembers do their best to ensure speakers identify themselves and apologized for the oversight at the last meeting.
Vice President Toy reminded everyone of the upcoming Spree and indicated volunteers are still needed. She also wished her dear friend’s twin daughters, Esther and Ruthie, a happy birthday.
During Audience Communication Christopher Martin praised President Jolly on being the best Council President in recent years.
On a motion by Vice President Toy, supported by Councilmember McCullough and unanimously adopted, this 1,970th Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Livonia was adjourned
at 7:58 p.m.
Susan M. Nash, City Clerk
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REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 2023